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Car fuel filter on KZ
- Russ Jackson
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This is what I use after trying several different ones.
They cost $11.99 at JEGS
www.jegs.com/i/Russell/799/645120/10002/-1
Replacement filter element
www.jegs.com/i/Russell/799/651660/10002/-1
...Russ
Aluminum Street Filter
3'' Length
1-1/8'' Diameter
3/8'' Inlet/Outlet
Chrome Finish
799-645120
...Russ
1976 KZ 900 B1 29 smoothbores, Kerker, Lester Mags
2008 Kawasaki Concours 14 abs
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- Not Another Bloody Limey!
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For an increased comfort level, could easily enclose the filter in a snug fitting length of clear plastic hose.
Good Luck!
1973 Z1
KZ900 LTD
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321,000 miles on KZ's that I can remember. Not going to see any more.
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i just fitted one of these,
havn't run fuel through it yet. :ohmy:
are they rubbish then? :blush:
I don't think they are rubbish. I was just to afraid of putting one between my legs considering a single rubber O ring was the only thing that was keeping my family jewels from being engulfed in flames.....:laugh:
1979 KZ-750 Twin
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If I have to provide proof, here's the details.
This part of the pipe measures 0.3203" on my Starrett #436.
1981 KZ550 D1 gpz.
Kz550 valve train warning.
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1981 KZ550 D1 gpz.
Kz550 valve train warning.
Other links.
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- loudhvx
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Just for making me have take the photos, I'm not going to do the math conversions for y'all.
1" = 24.5mm BTW, in case anyone needs a refresher.
To sum up, 5/16" fuel hose is basically perfect. If only I could get the non-fuel-injection-reinforced, black rubber fuel line (like what came with the bike). Vinyl lasts about 6 days. Urethane lasts about 6 months.
1981 KZ550 D1 gpz.
Kz550 valve train warning.
Other links.
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- bountyhunter
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+1 vinyl is useless, never tried urethane.
1979 KZ-750 Twin
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SUDCO Gray Fuel Hose with Red Stripe Kitaco brand fuel hose, gray with red stripe. Highest quality fuel hose available. This hose is found on many ATV/motocross/offroad Keihin carburetors. Sold pre-cut foot length or cut to length. Made in Japan.
Here's the link > sudco.com/fuel.html
Fwiw, I often dip end of new fuel line in a cup of boiling water for a few moments just before pressing it onto a fitting. Makes it much easier to adapt a smaller line onto a larger barb.
Good Luck!
1973 Z1
KZ900 LTD
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Peachland BC
1981 KZ1000 CSR M1
1983 KZ550 LTD M1 (Shaft)
1989 Corvette coupe
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The one I use with no problems on both my bikes and all my engines under 4L is the NAPA Gold 3011, aka WIX 33011 out of Gastonia NC, and rated at 12 microns. It is such a nice little filter, tucks in easily under your tank, and only requires you to cut 2" out of your fuel line. If it's good enough for the Aston Martin DB-9 Volante,it's good enough for me!
Those are the ones I find to have the problems. They are in the video above. If they work for you, great, but I'm done with them. I've tried them on several bikes, and they fail to prime on all of them. I've noticed they are sold under several brand names, and I've tried most of them.
1981 KZ550 D1 gpz.
Kz550 valve train warning.
Other links.
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