In-Line fuel filter

[redwing24]

Hello All, I am just returning to this board since acquiring an 2001 Interstate.  Bike has been sitting for three years and I am in the process of getting it ready to ride. All of the Carbs we completely gummed up and the tank was rusted and full of varnish.  I have cleaned the carbs, float needles, floats jets and all mechanical parts.  Cleaned the tank and ran it this past weekend and found out I have a bad petcock (both side are bad) and thanks to this board I did not have to go through Hydrolock, and thanks all.  I am considering putting in an inline filer between the petcock and the carbs to keep the carbs clean. Does anyone have any suggestions?   

[BonS]

Many have tried. Many have failed. Fuel starvation at high speeds and loads seems to be a common issue. That said, I've heard nothing bad about the Golan filters. They're pricey though.

[98valk]

there is a filter in the tank, nothing more is needed or will be of any benefit, unless u are putting dirty gas in from a third world country

[Hook#3287]

Many have tried. Many have failed. Fuel starvation at high speeds and loads seems to be a common issue. That said, I've heard nothing bad about the Golan filters. They're pricey though.

I put an inline filter on one of my bikes to give a try.

This winter I'm removing it.

As BonS stated, fuel starvation and the fact that if you let it run out before hitting the reserve, it takes a while to re-fill.

[Patrick]

I'm one that has used an in-line filter for probably 15-16 years. Its one of first things I did to the monster.  I just use a plain jane in-line available anywhere.[ usually Fram, oh the horror !] I do use a 3/8" and 'force fit' in the line.[ of course the standard line is larger than 5/16" anyway, 8mm?] Just make sure there are no kinks or dips in the line when done with it. I change it every once in awhile whenever I think about it.
But, then, I'm anal about this kind of stuff. I use in-line filters in just about everything I own and don't have any feed issues with any of them.

[jmann]

I added a Golan mini inline filter that filters to 10 microns. I think the screen in the tank is a 40 micron filter. Probably over kill but it works and I have had zero fuel starvation issues. When I installed it I just cut out the fuel line length that matched the fuel filter length. That way its all still flowing down hill. The Golan is also rated as a high flow so maybe that helps. I have a Golan fuel petcock too that is top notch. Good products and good people to deal with.

[Firefighter]

I put an inline filter from OReilly's in my 2000 IS, and any thing under a half tank of gas while at hiway speed I would not only lose power but sometimes the bike would run out of gas. If I slowed down the engine power would come back. Removed the filter and all was well. No fuel line kinks, think not enough head pressure to push enough fuel through the filter for all six carbs. The screen in the tank looks like it should do the job.  Firefighter

[John Schmidt]

I've had an inline filter, Pingel petcock, and electric shutoff on mine for about 8 yrs. with no problems. It will drain the tank if I let it, just have to get it all running downhill and get a decent filter with large passages. I forget what's in there but it works fine.

[saddlesore]

I put an inline filterin when I installed a quick disconnect.  It was suggested to put the filter in line then.
I don't remember what the reason was. 
I took the disconnect out but the filter remains with mo problems.

[whitestroke]

I put one of the clear glass universal filters in and have not had a problem in 3 years. probably time to change the element next time I have the tank off.

[valkyriemc]

Hello All, I am just returning to this board since acquiring an 2001 Interstate.  Bike has been sitting for three years and I am in the process of getting it ready to ride. All of the Carbs we completely gummed up and the tank was rusted and full of varnish.  I have cleaned the carbs, float needles, floats jets and all mechanical parts.  Cleaned the tank and ran it this past weekend and found out I have a bad petcock (both side are bad) and thanks to this board I did not have to go through Hydrolock, and thanks all.  I am considering putting in an inline filer between the petcock and the carbs to keep the carbs clean. Does anyone have any suggestions?   

I had a Pingle in '06 on my Interstate and then swapped it out for a Golan 10 micron which has been on my bike since  then. I purchased it from J&P but don't see it listed there any more. The number was "720-280 mini 3/8" gas filter". It listed in '06 for $38.69. Was $49.89 TMD. Did see an equivalent on amzn.

http://www.amazon.com/Golan-Peak-Flow-Mini-Filter/dp/B000GTWSLO/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1417607258&sr=8-6&keywords=golan+fuel+filter

Mine looks like the one on the left of the picture with barb fittings.

[fudgie]

I been using a little metal one from fram for 8 yrs.

[rekit]

I installed the Dan-marc solenoid with the built-in filter and would get starvation at 1/2 tank. When I removed it I noticed it probably wasn't the filter so much as the 3 tiny holes the fuel had to go thru in the valve body. I posted some pics. Installed the non-filter version and 0 problems. Also tried a pretty large car filter on a CBX after doing those carbs, and had to remove it for the same reason. Honda did thier homework on the strainer in the tanks I guess. I'll see if the earlier post is still here.

[rekit]

Here's the link.Dan Marc 152 filter removal-- now with pics, filter not the restriction

[vanagon40]

In 2009, I added a Purolator (Champion) FF1203 (OEM F10024)) inline filter.  No problems and I believe others are using the same filter.

[Brian]

I went to an in-line filter after installing the Pingle shut off valve. NAPA # 3032 or 3012, they are both the same but one comes with clamps and short hoses. Naturally the one is cheaper. I opted to use this as it is an metal filter. No problem with starvation and I change it every 10,000 miles which might be an over kill.  If you plan to use that OEM valve and filter I recommend a rebuild kit for the valve and plan to really clean that OEM filter. That filter may be stuck in the tank when you remove the valve, mine was. Needle nose pliers worked fine.

[valkyriemc]

I added a Golan mini inline filter that filters to 10 microns. I think the screen in the tank is a 40 micron filter. Probably over kill but it works and I have had zero fuel starvation issues. When I installed it I just cut out the fuel line length that matched the fuel filter length. That way its all still flowing down hill. The Golan is also rated as a high flow so maybe that helps. I have a Golan fuel petcock too that is top notch. Good products and good people to deal with.

I've had the same Golan - no issues for thousands of miles. Many years. Pricey, yeah but worth it.