changing fuel filter

[rubberscrubber]

just a quickie, 1150GS
to change the fuel filter do I need to remove the 2 breather pipes 1st, will this allow me to then pull out the mounting plate manifold with pump and filter attached.
Or do you just change the filter with everything half in, half out, if you see what I mean.
cheers

 

[ronnie69]

no idea, sorry.

The one thing I do recall a wiser soul saying to me about changing the fuel filter on an 1100 GS (likely to be similar if not identical to 1150GS) is to be extremely gentle as the 'already fitted' filter can be prone to breaking off during removal.

Apologies if I am stating the bleeding obvious.

 

[Steptoe]

Or do you just change the filter with everything half in, half out, if you see what I mean.
cheers

Leave everything attached, the filter housing/tank flange allows you to just about get everything out at the tank opening and change the filter.

be careful not to twist the flange around and get any twists in the overflow and breather pipes.

 

[rubberscrubber]

thx Steptoe, but in the end I pulled off the 2 small breather pipes and then withdrew the whole unit, all done now

old filter was dated 27/6/01, so it was the original filter, but the bike has only done 22,500.

 

[GSAde]

Leave everything attached, the filter housing/tank flange allows you to just about get everything out at the tank opening and change the filter.

be careful not to twist the flange around and get any twists in the overflow and breather pipes.

Is this the same for the 05 1150GSA Steptoe? I spent ages today trying to get to the filter without removing the two breather pipes with no success - do I just need better gynaecological skills

Thanks

Ade

 

[Steptoe]

Is this the same for the 05 1150GSA Steptoe? I spent ages today trying to get to the filter without removing the two breather pipes with no success - do I just need better gynaecological skills

Thanks

Ade

Exactly the same, no difference between the pump or housing on the two models

 

[Pekkavee]

Is this the same for the 05 1150GSA Steptoe? I spent ages today trying to get to the filter without removing the two breather pipes with no success - do I just need better gynaecological skills

Thanks

Ade

I think gynaecological skills would help a lot.
I remove the two breather hoses and take everything out.

Pekka

 

[Uncle Crumpet]

Leave everything attached, the filter housing/tank flange allows you to just about get everything out at the tank opening and change the filter.

be careful not to twist the flange around and get any twists in the overflow and breather pipes.

next time you do one could you post a pic please. I did mine recently (GS Virgin) with the tank on the floor and me sitting next to it and I'm bugggered if I could even see the filter until I removed the breathers, let alone get a screw driver in their to remove the filter clamps.

 

[rubberscrubber]

I think Steptoe has a small apprentice working for him, gets all the crap jobs, like climbing inside the fuel tank through the filler cap

 

[Steptoe]

All the innards pull out from the tank attached to the fuel pump cover. It takes a minute to change the old filter for a new one so why disconnect everything.

You all must have lobster hands.

 

[King Rat]

Is there a step by step on this anywhere...I don't know where the fuel pump flange is! I haven't changed my fuel filter yet (03 Adv) I expect it was done while under "book servicing" but not since.

While I am doing the crap QD fittings and the tank is off, I might just as well do the fuel filter at the same time. Any pointers please, for a rider, not a fixer. I think this will be the first time I have had the tank off in 6 years of owning it....might be time to change that fuel filter!

 

[davegs]

Why don't you people buy a manual? good old Clymer will explain all with loads of piccies.

 

[King Rat]

I have a Haynes - it shows the innards, but not how to get to them. It wouldn't hav etaken you much longer to type where I would go to find the guilty part, instead of just being so dismissive. I don't have time to pull the bike apart - I have done over 2000 miles this week on it alone, just getting to jobs. But thank you for your enlightened help. It was most helpful to get me back on the road by Monday.

 

[(RIP) Bobble]

The plate to remove the filter/pump is on the inside (frame side) of the right hand side as you sit on the bike, before you do anything, spend some time spraying WD40 etc on the nuts that hold the flange on. These studs seize and strip or break off completely. Then your looking at having new ones braised on, you won't be riding on Monday! I suggest you start by taking the tank off and loosening the nuts this weekend and leaving WD40 on to soak, then maybe doing the filter next weekend.

 

[King Rat]

Thanks Bobble...I am hoping the fasteners have been properly greased when putting back together then.....I NEED to be on the road by Monday. Even if it means NOT doing the fuel filter (which sounds the safest option...I'll start the freeing up process today though )

 

[cookie]

Thanks Bobble...I am hoping the fasteners have been properly greased when putting back together then.....I NEED to be on the road by Monday. Even if it means NOT doing the fuel filter (which sounds the safest option...I'll start the freeing up process today though )

before taking the nuts off, i'd make very sure that the exposed threads are really clean. if they jam while undoing, back off the nut and try again. don't force them! DAMHIK

i suspect the reason many snap is not actually corrosion, but crap on the threads jamming the nut as it comes off. the studs are stupidly small (M5), and really weak.

 

[(RIP) Bobble]

before taking the nuts off, i'd make very sure that the exposed threads are really clean. if they jam while undoing, back off the nut and try again. don't force them! DAMHIK

Totally agree, I should have made that a bit clearer, oh yes, how do I know? same as you

 

[King Rat]

Panic not my friends. A fixer I may not be, but neither am I ham fisted. I do things as they need doing, not for the sake and pleasure of it.

My old Morini 350 did 187,000 miles for me.

The RS100 I had was sold with 336,000 on it. So my general maintenance can't be too...just change the oil and filters and make sure nothing rattles is my general approach.