Topic: how to route inline fuel filter on cb550

[xsmooth69x]

the carb for cylinder 1 and 2 has a ridiculously short tube from the petcock to the little hole where the fuel line feeds through the carb bracket to the carbs......

i imagine the fuel line is gravity fed so how do you route the fuel lines with an inline filter.......

[jontc]

Where did you buy the in line filters?And your fuel lines?Was it in town or on line?

[Fritz]

i imagine the fuel line is gravity fed so how do you route the fuel lines with an inline filter.......

I bought a tiny filter at a local bike shop. I think that routing of the fuel line is not that crucial. Keep it short and avoid high spots that could trap air.
After a while I threw out the filter because I felt that there was not enough space for it and it started to bend. Fearing that it might break I just did not feel save. The petcock filter should be sufficient if the tank is fairly clean...

[xsmooth69x]

i got fuel lines from my local motorcycle shop. im sure i already got shiat for them being crappy but i think they will do. ya my petcock filter screen thing is mint and i was just going to put the inline fuel filters in for good measures but my tank is clean so idk. unless there is a certain small fuel filter everyone uses that i dont know about....

[brooze72]

i imagine the fuel line is gravity fed so how do you route the fuel lines with an inline filter.......

This is correct, haven't seen anyway to do that because of those short runs, standard filters with loops cause problems, ask me how I know... then just use your mint petcock filter.

[jontc]

i got fuel lines from my local motorcycle shop. im sure i already got shiat for them being crappy but i think they will do. ya my petcock filter screen thing is mint and i was just going to put the inline fuel filters in for good measures but my tank is clean so idk. unless there is a certain small fuel filter everyone uses that i dont know about....

On my 350 cl the filters are clear triangle looking things,is that what you have?And on the lines I will try out a few shops that are close.I have been watching your build ....u riding yet with a few set backs or getting close

[xsmooth69x]

been so busy i have been neglecting my build thread......

but the bike is done other than my other throttle cable question post.

i will work on my build thread tonight

going to the dmv tomorrow to get the new frame titled and thats it!!!

then i can learn how to ride a motorcycle!! 

[bollingball]

I just don't see a reason for more filters. If two makes you feel better then three would be much better right? About the smallest one you could find would be for a lawn mower or other small engine maybe check your local mower repair shop. I think you are adding more places for possible leaks and air traps. IMHO.

Ken

[xsmooth69x]

ya i ditched the inline fuel filter stuff. petcock filter is fine