Replaced my fuel filter
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You don't need that tool, I used a long punch I have for knocking out pinion bearing races in differentials - worked fine both on and off.
Filter is 61011-04A
Strainer is 75254-04A
Top plate gasket is 61402-08
I was skeptical given the 100,000 mile service recommendation, but they were right. Mine was nasty too. Bike pulls harder, even in 6th gear at 75 mph.
Thanks @PoCoBob for the heads up.
Filter is 61011-04A
Strainer is 75254-04A
Top plate gasket is 61402-08
I was skeptical given the 100,000 mile service recommendation, but they were right. Mine was nasty too. Bike pulls harder, even in 6th gear at 75 mph.
Thanks @PoCoBob for the heads up.
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And that filter is pretty small, those pics make it look a lot bigger than it is.
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From: NorCal Rocklin
great thread, I changed mine at 44k the filter was black but it didnt look too bad. The condition of the filter itself look brand new. It didnt look beat up like you guys. Im hoping it might do something.
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Had a quick look at most comments in this thread...Maybe I missed it,,,
But ,,, Isn't it a good idea to start bike,,, then pull fuel pump fuse,,, let bike stop.... turn off ignition..... Then start disassembling to replace fuel filter ???? So as pressure in fuel lines is not present ??? .... Or have things changed ???
But ,,, Isn't it a good idea to start bike,,, then pull fuel pump fuse,,, let bike stop.... turn off ignition..... Then start disassembling to replace fuel filter ???? So as pressure in fuel lines is not present ??? .... Or have things changed ???
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Had a quick look at most comments in this thread...Maybe I missed it,,,
But ,,, Isn't it a good idea to start bike,,, then pull fuel pump fuse,,, let bike stop.... turn off ignition..... Then start disassembling to replace fuel filter ???? So as pressure in fuel lines is not present ??? .... Or have things changed ???
But ,,, Isn't it a good idea to start bike,,, then pull fuel pump fuse,,, let bike stop.... turn off ignition..... Then start disassembling to replace fuel filter ???? So as pressure in fuel lines is not present ??? .... Or have things changed ???
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Had a quick look at most comments in this thread...Maybe I missed it,,,
But ,,, Isn't it a good idea to start bike,,, then pull fuel pump fuse,,, let bike stop.... turn off ignition..... Then start disassembling to replace fuel filter ???? So as pressure in fuel lines is not present ??? .... Or have things changed ???
But ,,, Isn't it a good idea to start bike,,, then pull fuel pump fuse,,, let bike stop.... turn off ignition..... Then start disassembling to replace fuel filter ???? So as pressure in fuel lines is not present ??? .... Or have things changed ???
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From: NorCal Rocklin
The Manual did not state any of that. It just says to release the pressure by removing the gas cap.
it also says to fully drain the tank which I didnt do.
its a very simple procedure.
it also says to fully drain the tank which I didnt do.
its a very simple procedure.
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Took it out and Im not sure if its all in my head but it does ride better when in the throttle. So I would say do this every 30k or so.
I havent tested it yet when the bike gets hot. That is usually when it feels like the fuel is getting cut off at low speeds
I havent tested it yet when the bike gets hot. That is usually when it feels like the fuel is getting cut off at low speeds
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Had a quick look at most comments in this thread...Maybe I missed it,,,
But ,,, Isn't it a good idea to start bike,,, then pull fuel pump fuse,,, let bike stop.... turn off ignition..... Then start disassembling to replace fuel filter ???? So as pressure in fuel lines is not present ??? .... Or have things changed ???
But ,,, Isn't it a good idea to start bike,,, then pull fuel pump fuse,,, let bike stop.... turn off ignition..... Then start disassembling to replace fuel filter ???? So as pressure in fuel lines is not present ??? .... Or have things changed ???
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