FUEL FILTER FOR VALK

[Cartman]

I was wondering if anyone has installed a fuel filter on their Valk since it does not have one.  I was checking out some inline filters at the Honda shop the other day but thought I would see if anyone has put one on already and where they put it before going off doing it myself.

[rodeo1]

the valk has a very efficient fuel filter. the next time you have the tank off pull the petkoc out and you will see what i mean.

[MP]

The intank filter is VERY good.
MP

[Sludge]

However, if for some reason you switch to a Pingle petcock, then you want to install an inline filter.

[TAZ]

well, if the filter was so very good then I should not have had rust and other things in my carbs when the mechinac took it apart then right?  So it can't be all that good, maybe a in line filter could help the in tank filter just a wee bit more, that is why I am looking to add one after what he found when he took my carbs apart.

[Challenger]

Taz, I've have an inline filter on both my Valks and have put over 20,000 on each with out the  problems some have stated about fuel starving, I made a longer fuel line and looped it forward to avoid kinking, I've had the cruise locked in at 105 in SD and done full throttle runs with no problem. just an inline clear filter from auto zone, 5/16" barbs I think. I have seen sediment in mine, Don't want that in my carbs.

[rodeo1]

hmm, never saw any sediment in my carb bowls. there was some brown dicoloration in the bottoms, but that was just varnish from the "fine gasoline" we pay good money for. other than that i have never had a problem in anything but a very old, or unmaintained bike. a fuel tank left half full for the winter sometimes will rust on the inside, so i fill mine clean up and keep it that way when stored. no airspace = no rust

if one has a sediment problem i always suggest you treat the problem, not the symptom. in other words find out where the sediment is coming from and fix that, then -- no sediment

but i suppose as long as you don't impede flow what could a dozen filters hurt ?? does anyone make a bug filter to keep them off my bike ?

[Challenger]

Its not a problem with the bike, its the fuel stations, if you are lucky enough to fill up shortly after the tanker pumps a couple thousand gallon of gas into the under ground tank and stir all the water and sediment up, you are going to get some in your bike, Deteriorating hoses on the pumps themselves release fine rubber debris. I've never had my carbs off or cleaned. I'l run my filter and flame away!

[Sludge]

does anyone make a bug filter to keep them off my bike ?

http://www.rejex.com/rejex.html

[ossvalk]

shut off valve    http://www.dan-marc.com/79-afc11112.html

the one they sent me says model 111 on it

I dont remember where I got the fuel filter after doing a whole bunch of research.  My rememberer is acting up I suppose

the fuel filter has the #  2532 stamped into  it and for the life of me I forget where I got it  The filter weight 6.2 oz and is not a clear filter but metal

It was going to be a winter project before I got the new petcock a year or so ago

When I find the make and model of the filter I will post it.

Hey Dennis  Why dont you and Starlene ride out here beginning of Oct. see the leaves change and help me with all these bike projects.  You can meet the neighbors

[rodeo1]

wow ! you guys live under a tree ? cool !

[MP]

The pingel I  got, but have not installed yet, has a fuel filter on the intake just like the OEM.
MP

[JetDriver]

I bought a fuel line quick disconnect from RedEye, and Rich suggests putting in a Purolator F10024.  I also was concerned about my massive Valk engine wanting to suck down more fuel than could possibly flow through such a small chamber, so I looked up the applications for that filter.  In general, it was used on the Ford family of cars from 1971 to 1980.  Included in that list is the 6.6L V8 Country Squire (remember those?), the 7.5L V8 F100 1/2 Ton Pickup and the 7.5L V8 E350 1 Ton Van.  So I decided to put it on the bike - so far it seems to handle the fuel flow just fine.     I did cross reference and use the WIX 33027 instead of the purolator - 4 bucks, I think.  I think I detected some sarcasm from Rodeo, but that's my thinking: If it doesn't restrict fuel flow, it seems like additional protection with no downside.

[rodeo1]

nope, no sarcasm here, just don't believe in fixing stuff that aint broke. but its "your" bike you gotta do whatever you want with it.

[Sludge]

The pingel I  got, but have not installed yet, has a fuel filter on the intake just like the OEM.
MP

It does, but its not as fine as the stock one.  Trust me, I found out.  Had the needle hung on my supercharged bike and the fuel pump was pushing fuel through the carb.  I was fine so long as I was driving about 75mph.  When I came to an exit off the interstate, it died and fuel was running out of my air filter.  A fine piece of debris had made it past the mesh screen on the pingle and it had gotten to my carb.  I installed an inline filter right after that.