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is there an easy way to get at the "hidden fuel filter" , or even a hard way?
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Should be Riding
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Should be Riding
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take the carbs off, that's the easiest hard way to do it.
Always remember to be yourself. Unless you suck. Then pretend to be someone else.
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3/4 Throttle
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3/4 Throttle
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It can be done on the bike if you slide the air bo back and slide the carbs back but it is more difficult than just pulling carbs off.
Redbike7
2006 America
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3/4 Throttle
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3/4 Throttle
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I just removed the seat and fuel tank and was able to get it out. I didn't think that it was that difficult. It is in a tight quarters area but can be done. If I remember right I think I used a long pair of hemostats to get it out. I would try before removing the carbs. Just my opinion.
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Should be Riding
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Defintiely. You need to take the seat and tank off anyway, it's worth a try to see if you can pop the fuel line off and pull it out.
Benny
Black & Silver '02
Too many mods to list
Not enough miles ridden
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I guess I am lucky, I have had no trouble with this hidden filter. I probably just jinxed myself.
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Fe Butt
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Fe Butt
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I'll jinx myself too then, that way you have company!  I haven't had any problem with it yet either. Like any other filter I will sooner or later but not yet.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
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I live in the sun downunder
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I live in the sun downunder
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I didn't even know we had a hidden filter. I had the tank of my 2004 Speedmaster last week and didn't see it. There again I wasn't looking for it. Please enlighten me. 
FrankW
Ex Speedmaster rider, went to the Dark Side now riding an America.
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Loquacious
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The hidden filter is located where the fuel line is attached to the carbs, inside that T fitting way down near the bottom of things. It's around 6mm wide, by oh, 3/4" long, and fits right inside the inner diameter of the T fitting.
It's a little mesh screen in a plastic frame, shaped somewhat like a cone.
Based upon the design and location, I'm pretty sure it's made by the WTF Corporation.
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Check Pants
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Check Pants
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Here's a picture. I removed mine and put on an inline filter that is easier to change. This just reminded me I should probably change it and put in new plugs.  And the new:  Quote:
The hidden filter is located where the fuel line is attached to the carbs, inside that T fitting way down near the bottom of things. It's around 6mm wide, by oh, 3/4" long, and fits right inside the inner diameter of the T fitting.
It's a little mesh screen in a plastic frame, shaped somewhat like a cone.
Based upon the design and location, I'm pretty sure it's made by the WTF Corporation.
Al
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Learned Hand
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Its not hard to remove the hidden filter with carbs in place. The challenge is pushing the fuel line back on with no room for fingers. Like pushing a rope uphill. I used long needle nose pliers with bent tip.
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I live in the sun downunder
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I live in the sun downunder
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Thanks Guys, I will check mine next time I have the tank off. It seems that ssjones's idea is the way to go. I will have to change my plugs shortly so I will do it at the same time.
FrankW
FrankW
Ex Speedmaster rider, went to the Dark Side now riding an America.
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Worn Saddle
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Its not hard to remove the hidden filter with carbs in place. The challenge is pushing the fuel line back on with no room for fingers. Like pushing a rope uphill. I used long needle nose pliers with bent tip.
Yep, thats the way I did it. Way easier than pulling the carbs.
Fidelis et Fortis
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Should be Riding
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I guess everyone has their own way to do it. I can pull my carbs off with only removing the side covers, cheese graters and air filters, then slide them out to one side or the other. Last time I did it was to take out the hidden filter, probably took me 30-40 minutes total.
Always remember to be yourself. Unless you suck. Then pretend to be someone else.
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Should be Riding
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Quote:
Based upon the design and location, I'm pretty sure it's made by the WTF Corporation.
I don't care you ya are, that's funny right there.
I also replaced mine with an inline unit. Just make sure it's for the right size fuel line (1/4"?).
Benny
Black & Silver '02
Too many mods to list
Not enough miles ridden
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Quote:
Its not hard to remove the hidden filter with carbs in place. The challenge is pushing the fuel line back on with no room for fingers. Like pushing a rope uphill. I used long needle nose pliers with bent tip.
I've got a couple of pairs of hemostats. Very handy for jobs like that.
-Joe Merlino
Boston, MA USA
1982 BMW R100 (decomissioned), 2003 America
Triumph: Cool enough for The Fonz, cool enough for me.
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