Kawasaki 1400 GTR

1400 GTR - All Models => 1400GTR Discussion => Topic started by: Kwikasfuki on July 17, 2012, 01:28:22 AM

Title: Cleaning fuel filter
Post by: Kwikasfuki on July 17, 2012, 01:28:22 AM
I know AussieDave (RIP) did a guide on cleaning the fuel filter. Unfortunately those pics have disappeared. I've seen some on the American forum but they aren't in detail.

Has anyone got pics?
Title: Re: Cleaning fuel filter
Post by: Deon on July 17, 2012, 02:22:25 PM
Why would you want to clean the filter ? Why not just get a new one ??

Deon
Title: Re: Cleaning fuel filter
Post by: Kwikasfuki on July 17, 2012, 02:25:44 PM
Quote from: Deon on July 17, 2012, 02:22:25 PM
Why would you want to clean the filter ? Why not just get a new one ??

Deon

You can't buy the filter separate. You have to buy the whole unit with is expensive.
Title: Re: Cleaning fuel filter
Post by: pistole on July 17, 2012, 02:43:03 PM
- is this the little strainer thing which is part of the in-tank fuel pump ?

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Title: Re: Cleaning fuel filter
Post by: Kwikasfuki on July 17, 2012, 02:50:31 PM
Quote from: pistole on July 17, 2012, 02:43:03 PM
- is this the little strainer thing which is part of the in-tank fuel pump ?

.

Yup. A bugger to get to apparently
Title: Re: Cleaning fuel filter
Post by: Deon on July 17, 2012, 03:12:30 PM
OK, I get it !!!

Deon
Title: Re: Cleaning fuel filter
Post by: viper on July 17, 2012, 09:01:50 PM
dont know if this helps as ive not seen the filter on the GTR , but my zzr12 has a filter unit that has no replacable parts, i took it apart by snapping open the plastic case , cleaned all the insie out with solvent and snapped back together again, it does not have a renewable paper filter. It is only the size of a c size battery
Title: Re: Cleaning fuel filter
Post by: Kwikasfuki on July 17, 2012, 09:55:13 PM
Looks like I'll be doing a guide on this then.

Five things on my to do list:

1. Change tank
2. Clean fuel filter
3. Bleed brakes and clutch
4. Check discs as per Viper's guide
5. Valve adjustment  :cry: Although I might get a quote from the dealer on this one. I wouldn't mind doing it but it'll take forever
Title: Re: Cleaning fuel filter
Post by: viper on July 17, 2012, 10:04:04 PM
is the valve adjustment with replaceable shims as pe rmy 12,hope so as ive already done one
Title: Re: Cleaning fuel filter
Post by: Kwikasfuki on July 17, 2012, 11:05:49 PM
Nope, its at 24k

You'll know when it is cause it hurts the pockets
Title: Re: Cleaning fuel filter
Post by: Winston Smith on July 18, 2012, 12:18:47 AM
Quote from: Kwikasfuki on July 17, 2012, 11:05:49 PM
Nope, its at 24k

You'll know when it is cause it hurts the pockets

Still smarting from it now!
Title: Re: Cleaning fuel filter
Post by: O.C. on July 18, 2012, 07:42:13 AM
Not having it done could cause even MORE pain to your deeeeep pockets  :mfr_lol:
Title: Re: Cleaning fuel filter
Post by: viper on July 18, 2012, 08:18:53 PM
Quote from: Kwikasfuki on July 17, 2012, 11:05:49 PM
Nope, its at 24k

You'll know when it is cause it hurts the pockets

you misunderstood me, Is it with shims as per zzr1200, if so ive been there before
Title: Re: Cleaning fuel filter
Post by: 911dude on July 18, 2012, 10:35:53 PM
Quote from: Winston Smith on July 18, 2012, 12:18:47 AM
Still smarting from it now!
But i am deeply grateful  :yes:
i guess thats not easing your pain though Chris    ( sorry) :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Cleaning fuel filter
Post by: Winston Smith on July 18, 2012, 10:45:32 PM
Quote from: 911dude on July 18, 2012, 10:35:53 PM
But i am deeply grateful  :yes:
i guess thats not easing your pain though Chris    ( sorry) :rolleyes:

:ohplease:  :single fuck:

You're Welcome!

(and the new tyres.............. :censored:)
Title: Re: Cleaning fuel filter
Post by: Kwikasfuki on July 18, 2012, 10:52:15 PM
Quote from: viper on July 18, 2012, 08:18:53 PM
you misunderstood me, Is it with shims as per zzr1200, if so ive been there before

Sorry, yes it is.
Title: Re: Cleaning fuel filter
Post by: virginiajim on January 18, 2013, 01:18:08 PM
Cleaning up some threads back at home and came across this.  As I've always done better with pictures, I've moved it to our Wiki FAQ area...

The original repair was posted by Davo (Australia) some time back but the images on the Aussie site are now gone.  Maybe someone here knows where they went? 

Anyway, I know that this thread is old but still it's worth having a link to pictures.  I've got about 52k miles on the bike and this is one thing I'm doing this spring when it warms up...

http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=7625.0
Title: Re: Cleaning fuel filter
Post by: Kwikasfuki on January 19, 2013, 01:17:53 AM
I've actually got a fuel filter somewhere that I was going to use to do a guide. Just need to make some time ...