[Reference] Fuel filter

[Kwikasfuki]

This is for documentary purposes only. Don't do this yourself - get a qualified mechanic to do it. This involves fuel which is highly combustible. Again, get qualified mechanic.

Since Aussie Dave passed away, the pictures he took have more or less disappeared from the net. This is an attempt to document that process again. Thanks to motocopter from the zggtr.org forum for investigating on an alternative replacement fileter than can be used.

The tank/fuel pump removal is documented in the Kawasaki manual. Refer to the manual for detail instructions.

A little as possible fuel needs to remain in the tank.

[Charlie747]

A work of art Asif.......................I note your posting time and take my hat off to you for your dedication and commitment............

Picture story book with just the right info content..........................Must of taken hours.................Respect 

Are you going to do more like this ? 

[Lonewolf]

Very informative indeed, it doesn't even look too complicated a job.

[Kwikasfuki]

A work of art Asif.......................I note your posting time and take my hat off to you for your dedication and commitment............

Picture story book with just the right info content..........................Must of taken hours.................Respect 

Are you going to do more like this ?

charlie, I've done loads of these. Search the forum! !

[Stephen.Stallebrass]

 

Good job. That fuel filter was filthy, what's your mileage? You woudn't think so much crap could get into the fuel.

[Kwikasfuki]

Good job. That fuel filter was filthy, what's your mileage? You woudn't think so much crap could get into the fuel.

30000 on the clock

[Kwikasfuki]

Very informative indeed, it doesn't even look too complicated a job.

It's all the messing with the fuel. No fuel and it would be much easier

to be fair I did a few other jobs at the same time like bleed the clutch reservoir, top up with coolant etc

[Richard]

Hi

Great guide, thanks

Richard

[coman37]

Hi,

Great, fabulously detailed guide, but why replace the bolts? They are not load bearing or subject to wear

Coman

[Kwikasfuki]

Hi,

Great, fabulously detailed guide, but why replace the bolts? They are not load bearing or subject to wear

Coman

Don't want them working loose due to vibrations, hence why they have thread locker on them. Best to replace with a new set that come with the thread lock already applied.

[virginiajim]

You ride a HD, Asif?

[Kwikasfuki]

You ride a HD, Asif?

Hell no! I can't see what the big thing is about them

[virginiajim]

Asked from the vibration point of view...  I came up on one the other day at an intersection and it's a wonder the rider wasn't thrown off at idle.

[Kwikasfuki]

I talked to one of the owners recently (both our bikes were parked next to each other). He had some old HD that he'd restored. Absolutely loved it, but his main comment was "can it shake!"

[doebag]

Interesting that Kawasaki say the filter is not a service item, and is only replaceable with a pump assembley !

Also in the workshop manual [Section 3-44, for 2010 onwards] is the routine for checking the flow rate of the pump, so you can at least eliminate the fuel filter if you have fuelling/running problems