2003 1150GS

[PAULHOMAN]

Hi all
Just how dificult is it to change the fuel filter??Can anybody tell me exactly what I'll need in addition to new filter and which pipes to undo?I'm sure it's not too hard just looks it when you look in Haynes manual.

 

[D6]

not too hard, you can convert to an out side filter, steptoe did a post on here somewhere about it

 

[sproggy]

It's an awkward bugger of a job, but not difficult (if that makes any sense!). Assuming you have QD fuel line connectors (I think all later bikes did) you'll just need a couple of hose clips to re-attach the internal hoses to the fuel filter. Get ones rated for fuel injection - don't use common or garden jubilee clips.

Run the fuel as low as you can before you start - that makes the position of the tank when you remove the access plate less critical in terms of avoiding fuel spillages. It'll all be pretty obvious once you get it apart but you have to be careful manoeuvring the 'gubbins' in and out of the tank so you don't apply pressure to the fuel level sensor. Remember that there are internal hoses linking the filler neck to the access plate.

Make sure you fit the new filter with the arrow pointing in the right direction. And don't smoke while doing this job

 

[davegs]

Fuel

It's an awkward bugger of a job, but not difficult (if that makes any sense!). Assuming you have QD fuel line connectors (I think all later bikes did) you'll just need a couple of hose clips to re-attach the internal hoses to the fuel filter. Get ones rated for fuel injection - don't use common or garden jubilee clips.

Run the fuel as low as you can before you start - that makes the position of the tank when you remove the access plate less critical in terms of avoiding fuel spillages. It'll all be pretty obvious once you get it apart but you have to be careful manoeuvring the 'gubbins' in and out of the tank so you don't apply pressure to the fuel level sensor. Remember that there are internal hoses linking the filler neck to the access plate.

Make sure you fit the new filter with the arrow pointing in the right direction. And don't smoke while doing this job

And to quote the Clymer manual, "don't look inside the tank with a naked light". (it's an American manual!).

Dave GS.

 

[Doctorbiker]

Hi all
Just how dificult is it to change the fuel filter??Can anybody tell me exactly what I'll need in addition to new filter and which pipes to undo?I'm sure it's not too hard just looks it when you look in Haynes manual.

Unless you have:

1] saintly patience
2] Loads of time
3] all the right clamps and seals

Dont' bother. Get someone else to do it if it really necessary!

Sean

 

[sproggy]

Unless you have:

1] saintly patience
2] Loads of time
3] all the right clamps and seals

Dont' bother. Get someone else to do it if it really necessary!

Sean

It's an awkward job but it doesn't require saintly patience, neither does it require loads of time. And as for "the right clamps and seals", as mentioned he'll need two hose clamps. There are no seals that need replacing.

 

[Colban]

There are no seals that need replacing.

The big "O" ring that fits to the pump plate expands when you remove the plate.It does shrink back to size after a while,apparently but it would be wise to have a spare handy.Otherwise,try not to bend the float arm.

 

[sproggy]

The big o-ring, if lubricated with a small amount of grease, can be pursuaded quite easily back into its 'groove' even in its expanded state. I've never had to replace one. But I guess there is potential for it to get damaged....

 

[ELIMINATOR]

i didn't have mine changed until 48,000 miles. it wasn't causing problems, it was just preying on my mind.

Steptoe did it.

 

[Big Al Litch]

Easy enough DIY job and it wouldn't cross my mind to pay to have it done.
I did mine without any problems whatsoever following the Haynes, I made sure I had a new O-ring to hand before starting by ordering one at the same time as the new filter.

 

[Canuck]

Right or wrong I don't know... but I didn't even replace the clips on either side of the fuel filter... I just slid the old one out and slipped the hoses back on the new one. Once the tank was off it took no more then 10 minutes tops... from taking the tank off to putting it back on the bike.

Should one replace the clips which attach the hose onto the filter?

 

[Packer]

I would recommend having a few spare O rings for the QD fuel pipes. They are easy to damage when reconnecting and will then leak. They cost pennies and I carry spares as a matter of course now.

 

[sproggy]

I would recommend having a few spare O rings for the QD fuel pipes. They are easy to damage when reconnecting and will then leak. They cost pennies and I carry spares as a matter of course now.

I always smear a bit of vaseline on mine (I'm talking QD connector o-rings here.......) before re-connecting them which reduces wear and tear on the o-rings but having spares is a cheap and worthwhile precaution. Never had to replace one yet, though.

 

[Ash]

Unless you have:

1] saintly patience
2] Loads of time
3] all the right clamps and seals

Dont' bother. Get someone else to do it if it really necessary!

Sean

+1
and to be honest !
if you are not fully aware of what you are doing.
should you messing with the fuel system.
NO would be my answer.

 

[sproggy]

Changing a filter hardly constitutes 'messing with the fuel system'. It's an awkward job but it's not rocket science.

 

[Ash]

Changing a filter hardly constitutes 'messing with the fuel system'. It's an awkward job but it's not rocket science.

no disrespect to PAULHOMAN.
but he doesn't even know which fuel pipes to undo.[his words]
after he has looked at the manual.
so i would call that messing.
should anybody touch a pressurized fuel system when they are not sure what they are doing.[honestly no]
too late when it goes up in smoke.

 

[Canuck]

And unless you can sit the tank on the grass... I suggest an old blanket or carpet to sit it on while faffing with the bits! The concrete would make an awful mess of the paintjob. Whilst the tank is off and you can look inside it, and if you have short length of plastic tubing, you can have a look to see if there is any water in the tank and siphon it out... save your money on that dry fuel stuff.

 

[davegs]

filter

Best way is to get a bit of carpet, put it so it lies on the floor and up against the wall like a right angle and position the tank on it's side in the corner can't move and is protected.
Dave GS