Fuel filter on CBX

[nzspokes]

I cant see a fuel filter on my CBX250RS. Guess theres an in tank one. Is it a good idea to fit an inline one? I want to replace the hose anyway so seems like a good time. If I do, who does a decent looking one thats not huge like a car one?

[dogsnbikes]

I cant see a fuel filter on my CBX250RS. Guess theres an in tank one. Is it a good idea to fit an inline one? I want to replace the hose anyway so seems like a good time. If I do, who does a decent looking one thats not huge like a car one?

You can get a inline filter for a under a 5 and couple of bucks for fuel line.......there is a filter inside the tank on the fuel tap,just remove the fuel tap and cheak the condition of that filter,and you will proberly have a o-ring or gasket between the tap and tank be good idea too replace it if you can,

[jaffaonajappa]

dogsnbikes summed it up. Will add....not using an inline filter on a bike with a 20 year old tank is pretty risky.....its gona rust.

[nzspokes]

dogsnbikes summed it up. Will add....not using an inline filter on a bike with a 20 year old tank is pretty risky.....its gona rust.

That was exactly my thoughts which is why I want to do it. Not much hose there so will have to be a small one.

[dogsnbikes]

That was exactly my thoughts which is why I want to do it. Not much hose there so will have to be a small one.

use more hose and make a loop..............if you don't have a right angle filter

[F5 Dave]

They do actually make r/a filters. Many a bike has been stopped by a kinked line due to a filter. A loop is possibly going to cause an issue if there isn't much fall to the carb esp on low tank.

Sadly rusty tanks will have silt in them that will still get through any filter. The filter will take out the thick stuff. this slit builds up eventually blocks teh jets. But you will see it int he bottom of your carb if its an issue. Then search on tank sealer.

[nzspokes]

So where is the best place to look at filters? Repco? or bike shops?

[HenryDorsetCase]

So where is the best place to look at filters? Repco? or bike shops?

bike shops. dirt bike shops seem to have them esp the r/a ones.

[FJRider]

So where is the best place to look at filters?

AT YOUR PLACE ...

At the NEXT service ... ask for one to be fitted ...

And ... At that age of bike ... I MAY SUGGEST ... the tank be lined ...

Money WELL spent ...

[nzspokes]

bike shops. dirt bike shops seem to have them esp the r/a ones.

Cheers, r/a one would be perfect.

[nzspokes]

AT YOUR PLACE ...

At the NEXT service ... ask for one to be fitted ...

And ... At that age of bike ... I MAY SUGGEST ... the tank be lined ...

Money WELL spent ...

I dont pay for services, would rather stuff it up myself. :facepalm:

Yes I like the sound of the POR 15 so will look at doing that.

[dogsnbikes]

So where is the best place to look at filters? Repco? or bike shops?

forget Repco just deal with a bikeshop you feel comfy.....your be susprise how often you will get free advise when not expection it..

in regaredss roo tank sealing use

http://www.por15.co.nz/POR15Data/motorcycletank.htm, And BE SURE TOO READ THE INSTRUCTIONS

you will need wire brush,duch/cloth tape,sand paper 150 or old stello stainless one..disposable cloves any hardwhere shop

be sure to as question from the supplier of the Por15 tank sealent kit,its not hard sealing a tank but its a job that takes time too do it propberly,there step step and give they tank time too dry between steps this may take 2-3 weeks being winter anbd you need the tank at a certain temp...


I just sealed another tank two weeks ago and I know it will be cured proberly by the time i get home........I have herd people say they sealed the take and 48 hours after it was sealed it started leaking meaning they are putting the feul in too soon

[F5 Dave]

an old electrolux on blow left for 1/2 hr is a good way to promote drying as it blows luke warm air.


ohh here yer go, up to $2. $8 might snag it.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Home-living/Cleaning-bins/Vacuum-cleaners/Other-vacuums/auction-388651745.htm

[nzspokes]

forget Repco just deal with a bikeshop you feel comfy.....your be susprise how often you will get free advise when not expection it..

in regaredss roo tank sealing use

http://www.por15.co.nz/POR15Data/motorcycletank.htm, And BE SURE TOO READ THE INSTRUCTIONS

you will need wire brush,duch/cloth tape,sand paper 150 or old stello stainless one..disposable cloves any hardwhere shop

be sure to as question from the supplier of the Por15 tank sealent kit,its not hard sealing a tank but its a job that takes time too do it propberly,there step step and give they tank time too dry between steps this may take 2-3 weeks being winter anbd you need the tank at a certain temp...


I just sealed another tank two weeks ago and I know it will be cured proberly by the time i get home........I have herd people say they sealed the take and 48 hours after it was sealed it started leaking meaning they are putting the feul in too soon

But how do you wire brush etc inside the tank? Or am I missing something.:blink:

My bike came with a spare tank. :Punk: So will be easy to take my time. Ex wife ensures this bike has to last me so happy to do things right.

[dogsnbikes]

But how do you wire brush etc inside the tank? Or am I missing something.:blink:

My bike came with a spare tank. :Punk: So will be easy to take my time. Ex wife ensures this bike has to last me so happy to do things right.

Your only wire brushing the outside around the holes,the inside is taken care of with the marine clean and metal treatment steps of your por15 tank kit.....

[nzspokes]

Your only wire brushing the outside around the holes,the inside is taken care of with the marine clean and metal treatment steps of your por15 tank kit.....

OIC. Where do you buy the kits from?

[FJRider]

To clean out the inside of the tank ... washed pea gravel swirled around inside the tank will take off most of the rough stuff. Pea gravel ... because if one stone isn't tipped out it will rattle and you can hear it. Flush with a bit of petrol after each "swirl" ...

Depending how bad the tank is ... three or four times may be needed ...

[dogsnbikes]

OIC. Where do you buy the kits from?

Here is a list of Auckland stockist

Auckland Engineering Supplies 154 Beaumont St, Westhaven, Auckland City (09) 358 0910
Autopaint Marketing Ltd 159 Central Park Drive, Henderson (09) 837 5836
Car Colours Ltd 18 Arrenway Drive, Albany (09) 443 1960
Colourworks Paint Supplies Ltd 898 Great South Road, Penrose (09) 589 1932
Classic Paints NZ Ltd 98B Great South Road, Otahuhu (09) 276 7565
Crosbies ColourPlus 204-206 King Street, Pukekohe (09) 238 7489
Grayson Auto Colour 1A, 78 Grayson Ave, Papatoetoe (09) 278 0685
Innovative Coating Supplies Unit 2, 62 Forge Rd, Whangaporoa (09) 421 0264
Otbury Refinish Solutions - AK 49 Mahunga Drive, Mangere Bridge (09) 633 4920
Panelbeating Supplies Ltd 32 Hill Street, Onehunga (09) 634 1670
Papatoetoe Colour Centre 61 Shirley Road, Papatoetoe (09) 278 4329
Shanes Car Colours Ltd 2/71 Great South Road, Papakura (09) 298 8188
Shine Car Colours Ltd - PUK 137 Manukau Road, Pukekohe (09) 238 4423
Wairau Paint Centre Ltd 90 Wairau Road, Glenfield (09) 443 3430
Automotive Paint Supplies 277b Neilson Street, Penrose (09) 634 2460
Auto And Industrial Paint Supplies 277b Neilson Street, Penrose (09) 634 2460
Blackwoods Paykels 21 El Kobar Drive, Highbrook (09) 265 6000
Paint & Paper Co NZ Ltd Lime Building, 246B Mt Smart Road, Penrose (09) 579 7771
Link Up Paints Auckland 6/34 Hobill Avenue, Wiri (09) 262 2249

but cheak out the link I posted in this thread

[Kickaha]

A few of the guys on the XJ forum use electrolysis to clean the inside of the tank
http://www.altelco.net/~jacil/clay/motorcycle/KElecSetup.html
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[jaffaonajappa]

nice vid Kickaha, cheers.

Now, anyone out there know what Zinc becomes as it breaks down? Is it a steel/rust form, or does it completely break down?
Wondering if anyone ever figured a way to use some kind of sacrificial anode in a tank - one that doesnt require power (obviously!), and one that breaks down to something 'safe' for motors.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacrificial_anode