fuel filter change

[feenixx613]

Help again please! If it was a Vulcan 900 or 1400 intruder I would know, but the xii is still new to me! The manual states to "REMOVE FUEL TANK" in order to change fuel filter! Is this true? what is my alternative? thanks in advance Rob!

[debron]

No, this is not true. You can replace the fuel filter from the left side of the bike. Remove the side cover and the aluminum cover below that (4 bolts) to expose the white radiator coolant over-flow bottle. Remove the one bolt holding the coolant bottle. Give a strong tug to pull the bottle out. Hoses are long enough to do this without disconnecting them. The fuel filter is behind the coolant bottle and the fuel hoses are long enough to access and replace the filter. When putting it back together, make sure there are no kinks in the fuel line or the coolant line. I can't remember for sure how I did this, but I think I clamped off the fuel line (tank side) with a small pair of vise grips to keep the gas in the tank from going everywhere.

[Scott-(Altoona, PA)]

Ron is correct. One word of caution I would offer is to check the clamp on the fuel line attached to the bottom of the fuel tank itself before moving the fuel filter. Why, check out this posting of my recent experiences when changing the fuel filter.
http://www.amervoyassoc.org/forum/viewt ... f=2&t=7108
You'll laugh and then thank me for the warning!!!!!!

[feenixx613]

OMG,I'm so not laughing! I believe in karma! I'm a sensitive biker and sympathize with you!....but thanks guys I will be careful! I got stung for $22.00 for this OEM filter!......."I know I know" I figured how expensive could it be? should have went with dollar 4 dollar suggestions ...next time, I just want to do right by my xii so she will treat me to some sweet rides next season! ( short season Canadian rider ) Thanks guys!

[HMB Don]

Stay with the OEM filter, change it every 36k and you'll never have a problem. I had a 2002 that I gave to my son 2 years ago when I got a 2012 Voyager. Today it's within a few K of 200,000 miles and I've only had one small problem the the carbs. Which I was able to repair without removing the carbs. All I've ever used is an OEM filter, for me $22 is cheap.

[ekap1200]

I agree with Don , if you can still get OEM part , do so. In 65K miles I have never had any issues with the carb and never had to remove them. Also its best to replace the filter when you on empty, Just in case.

[kjsett]

I agree with Don , if you can still get OEM part , do so. In 65K miles I have never had any issues with the carb and never had to remove them. Also its best to replace the filter when you on empty, Just in case.

Just went thru this. Decided with 40k miles to change the Antifreeze. According to the manual, you have to pull out the overflow reservoir anyway (to dump it out), so I thought this was also a good time to change the fuel filter (1st time as far as I know). It looked original, but how do you get my big meat hands in there to tiewrap the G2 Fram filter in. Fortunately, after buying it, I had also purchased a couple of the John Deere replacement filters. I tried the G2 (because it is larger) but couldn't figure out how to get in there (even with long pliers and hemostats) so went with the John Deere's.
Well, all back together after an oil change of Rotella T6 and cleaning and reoiling the K&N Air filter also. New Dunlop E3s this week. I don't trust my ability to check the bearings (unless grossly bad) and time just doesn't allow for doing the tires myself right now.
About the tires, after 20 to 22k (gotta find my records of purchase), I looked closely over the rear and noticed, besides cupping, that it wore more in 2 places on the tire (no tread groove left). Balancing? I think I will load in Dyna beads even after having them balanced. Also new "Right Angle" valve stems (front has a straight and is very hard to check and fill) are in order.
That's my story, thanks for listening,
Ken

[Eydugstr]

Thanks for posting all this info. Just got done with changing the filter out (OEM). Found out that if you need to plug the fuel line, a 1/4" extension works nicely, no rough edges to gouge the fuel line.