[kfx450rquad]

can you replace the fuel filter on an 08 kfx450r?

 

[topdollr]

Nope, its built into the fuel pump (stated in the service manual)

 

[KS Raiden]

i seem to remember seeing picks of someone getting theirs off and cleaning it, but if its able to get off i dont see no reason why a company somewhere dont make and sell em more sooner than later

 

[topdollr]

are you sure it was the KFX or the LTR? The LTR guys are aways changing out the swirll filter

 

[spincr4hire]

QUOTE (topdollr @ Jul 22 2008, 10:51 PM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=10496

are you sure it was the KFX or the LTR? The LTR guys are aways changing out the swirll filter

has anyone tried taking the stock fuel filter out and just replacing it downline with one of these? I may try it, no way in he11 I'm buying a new fuel pump just because the filter is clogged.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...248881&rd=1

 

[offroadhunter]

QUOTE (spencer @ Aug 17 2008, 07:46 AM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=11152

has anyone tried taking the stock fuel filter out and just replacing it downline with one of these? I may try it, no way in he11 I'm buying a new fuel pump just because the filter is clogged.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...248881&rd=1

Seems like a good idea but you raise the important question around being able to take the filter out of the fuel pump first.. I've never disected that unit and wonder if it's one piece and that's why you can't just replace the filter when it's clogged...anyone else looked into this before?

 

[spincr4hire]

QUOTE (offroadhunter @ Aug 17 2008, 11:37 AM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=11153

Seems like a good idea but you raise the important question around being able to take the filter out of the fuel pump first.. I've never disected that unit and wonder if it's one piece and that's why you can't just replace the filter when it's clogged...anyone else looked into this before?

well, I spent the afternoon tearing the fuel pump down, you can get to the filter. Mine was black and full of crud, no way of cleaning that thing. I was able to get it off, but it has a plastic ring that is glued or overmolded onto it. I cut it away from the plastic ring, reinstalled the plastic ring, and reinstalled the fuel pump into the tank. I'm going to try the LTR in-line fuel filter. I hope this thing works, or it looks like I'll be buying another fuel pump. Mitsubushi makes the fuel pump, btw.

 

[dl11sec70dodge]

i would stay away from those type see thru filters as they are normally glass.....and could brake

 

[spincr4hire]

QUOTE (dlkfx450 @ Aug 17 2008, 06:42 PM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=11165

i would stay away from those type see thru filters as they are normally glass.....and could brake

there are quite a few GNCC guys that have ran the same setup (on the LTR) without problems.

 

[offroadhunter]

QUOTE (spencer @ Aug 17 2008, 03:46 PM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=11166

there are quite a few GNCC guys that have ran the same setup (on the LTR) without problems.

It'd become an obvious problem if the glass casing breaks.. keep a spare fuel hose just in case (along with spare relays & fuses

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[spincr4hire]

got it installed and rode today, it works

 

[offroadhunter]

QUOTE (spencer @ Aug 23 2008, 04:54 PM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=11299

got it installed and rode today, it works

How was the install? pretty easy? how about removing the stock fuel filter? pretty painless?

 

[spincr4hire]

QUOTE (offroadhunter @ Aug 23 2008, 08:12 PM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=11300

How was the install? pretty easy? how about removing the stock fuel filter? pretty painless?

install, easy, removing stock fuel filter, not so easy, but not too bad, just take your time.

 

[topdollr]

you know this is coming: How about some pics of the install?

 

[offroadhunter]

QUOTE (topdollr @ Aug 24 2008, 08:20 AM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=11324

you know this is coming: How about some pics of the install?

+1 on that! I suspect this would void the warranty so if the pump fails it may cost more but so long as it's not warrantied anymore i guess its ok...

 

[spincr4hire]

QUOTE (offroadhunter @ Aug 24 2008, 12:30 PM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=11326

+1 on that! I suspect this would void the warranty so if the pump fails it may cost more but so long as it's not warrantied anymore i guess its ok...

yeah, my warranty is done next month.
I'll get pics up soon. I should have taken pics when I had the fuel pump taken apart.

 

[carfanatic]

thats a stupid design that you cant change the filter!

where did you mount that kit at on the kawi?

 

[spincr4hire]

this was just to get thru the ride over the weekend. Going to get some hose clamps in the future, and wrap the filter glass in some sort of foam to protect it. Its pretty much routed same as stock.

 

[carfanatic]

very cool!

 

[offroadhunter]

Looks great..the colors are work well! Gotta love zip ties!