Fuel Filter Canister Replacement Confusion
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RE: Fuel Filter Canister Replacement Confusion
ORIGINAL: garyhendley
is this on the 2007 and 2008 models that have the problem???
i have a 2006 rg will it have the same problem???
thanks in adavnce guys-ride safe
is this on the 2007 and 2008 models that have the problem???
i have a 2006 rg will it have the same problem???
thanks in adavnce guys-ride safe
To date the filter shell problem is limited to \\;08 models built before 1-1-08
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RE: Fuel Filter Canister Replacement Confusion
ORIGINAL: brewdog
Were there any warning signs or do they fail and the engine dies?
Were there any warning signs or do they fail and the engine dies?
That's \\;pretty much it. Some have notice the fuel pump making a different \\;sound then normal. At that point take a look inside the fuel tank and if you can see fuel swirling around it very well could be \\;a failing \\;filter shell.
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RE: Fuel Filter Canister Replacement Confusion
I'll ask again, I pulled mine out and had the new one and the old one side by side. You can't tell much difference. How are you guys that just pull it out and looking tell it's the new part. The big difference when comparing is the ribs when you take the reg out. I just don't see how you can tell unless you have the two side by side.
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RE: Fuel Filter Canister Replacement Confusion
ORIGINAL: Trock
I'll ask again, I pulled mine out and had the new one and the old one side by side. You can't tell much difference. How are you guys that just pull it out and looking tell it's the new part. The big difference when comparing is the ribs when you take the reg out. I just don't see how you can tell unless you have the two side by side.
I'll ask again, I pulled mine out and had the new one and the old one side by side. You can't tell much difference. How are you guys that just pull it out and looking tell it's the new part. The big difference when comparing is the ribs when you take the reg out. I just don't see how you can tell unless you have the two side by side.
The first post in the following thread explains the difference between the new and old style.
https://www.hdforums.com/m_3599675/m...tm.htm#3599675
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RE: Fuel Filter Canister Replacement Confusion
ORIGINAL: Bertk
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The first post in the following thread explains the difference between the new and old style.
https://www.hdforums.com/m_3599675/m...tm.htm#3599675
ORIGINAL: Trock
I'll ask again, I pulled mine out and had the new one and the old one side by side. You can't tell much difference. How are you guys that just pull it out and looking tell it's the new part. The big difference when comparing is the ribs when you take the reg out. I just don't see how you can tell unless you have the two side by side.
I'll ask again, I pulled mine out and had the new one and the old one side by side. You can't tell much difference. How are you guys that just pull it out and looking tell it's the new part. The big difference when comparing is the ribs when you take the reg out. I just don't see how you can tell unless you have the two side by side.
The first post in the following thread explains the difference between the new and old style.
https://www.hdforums.com/m_3599675/m...tm.htm#3599675
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RE: Fuel Filter Canister Replacement Confusion
ORIGINAL: Trock
Yes I know the tread. And I changed mine. Your tell me you can tell the difference by pulling the assembly out of the tank and say " yes thats the old one"?
Yes I know the tread. And I changed mine. Your tell me you can tell the difference by pulling the assembly out of the tank and say " yes thats the old one"?
I have the filter shell on order so I havent seen the difference myself but from what I understand the difference is not very noticeable.
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RE: Fuel Filter Canister Replacement Confusion
ORIGINAL: Bertk
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I have the filter shell on order so I havent seen the difference myself but from what I understand the difference is not very noticeable.
ORIGINAL: Trock
Yes I know the tread. And I changed mine. Your tell me you can tell the difference by pulling the assembly out of the tank and say " yes thats the old one"?
Yes I know the tread. And I changed mine. Your tell me you can tell the difference by pulling the assembly out of the tank and say " yes thats the old one"?
I have the filter shell on order so I havent seen the difference myself but from what I understand the difference is not very noticeable.
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RE: Fuel Filter Canister Replacement Confusion
Ultra classic purchase 8-11-07 build 88 just picked up my bike from the shop replace the fuel filter canister with the new one. Guess what, the old one was ready to go as normal stress cracks in the corners 7000 miles on it. Thanks to everybody in this form for writing in saving me from breaking down on the highway. Thank you all
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RE: Fuel Filter Canister Replacement Confusion
Ultra classic purchase 8-11-07 build 88 just picked up my bike from the shop replace the fuel filter canister with the new one. Guess what, the old one was ready to go as normal stress cracks in the corners 7000 miles on it. Thanks to everybody in this form for writing in saving me from breaking down on the highway. Thank you all