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Inline Visu-filter junk
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321,000 miles on KZ's that I can remember. Not going to see any more.
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1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!
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321,000 miles on KZ's that I can remember. Not going to see any more.
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RonKZ650 wrote: ...huge gas leak because the thing did this and the fuel line pulled off....
Another reason to turn off the petcock when parked.
Presents a situation where perfect float valves can't save the day.
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Remember, don't work on your bike so much you never ride it.
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After seeing that one, I guess I'll look into one w a metal body - either Emgo or Pingel.
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The Ethanol in the gas has been reported to attack the glue used in gas filters, rendering them useless, as the paper filter medium is now coated with glue. It also softened the filter hose connection ends, causing possible failure.
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However you give no clue type of fuel used?
Around here in Ohio, pure gasoline can still be located,usually at places catering to race car crowd,
also some stations have Premiun that is ethanol free.
Any early Kaw should not be using Regular, pricey maybe, but pay me now or pay me later.
You see the filter, now just imagine every, oring, gasket, seal and even some metal
parts in the fuel system and what they are turning into.
I'd switch fuel suppliers, and maybe some Sta-Bil ethanol treatment and cross my fingers
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Pingel selection --
www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/4/457/20...ilter&WT.MC_ID=10010
www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/4/457/79...ies-Accessories.aspx
Some folks caution against using the glass versions on motorcycles.
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I wouldn't run a bike WITHOUT an inline filter unless you like cleaning carbs!Never had an issue, right? You will... "Just Sayin"RonKZ650 wrote: Around here it's mandated by law we run ethanol in the gas for most the year so we have no choice. I've never had any problems all these years up until now. I never ran an inline filter and never saw the benefit really. Now I really don't see the benefit. Another add-on that is Chinese junk most likely.
GHOSTRIDER,1980,KZ1000ST
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