Fuel Filter or no fuel filter
Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2021 10:38 am
Bikes been running good but on way home last Thursday lost power.
Wouldn't idle took a lot of throttle to get it moving.
Diagnosed it as no fuel to the right side cylinder.
Disassembled carb, cleaned out quite a bit of varnish residue. Did the left side as well, not quite as bad but still there.
So now that I'm running gas thru it and some cleaner(lucas or seafoam) since I knew there was residue I couldn't get out after it's 40 year slumber. I'm guessing the sloshing around and the cleaner is loosening up the residue.
So started thinking, should I get some inline fuel filters and put them in?
The R69 carbs are ridiculously simple to disassemble and clean out but would a filter help?
I would appreciate feedback from your experiences.
I have around 450 miles on it since the restoration. Had a few hiccups but otherwise really enjoying the bike.
Wouldn't idle took a lot of throttle to get it moving.
Diagnosed it as no fuel to the right side cylinder.
Disassembled carb, cleaned out quite a bit of varnish residue. Did the left side as well, not quite as bad but still there.
So now that I'm running gas thru it and some cleaner(lucas or seafoam) since I knew there was residue I couldn't get out after it's 40 year slumber. I'm guessing the sloshing around and the cleaner is loosening up the residue.
So started thinking, should I get some inline fuel filters and put them in?
The R69 carbs are ridiculously simple to disassemble and clean out but would a filter help?
I would appreciate feedback from your experiences.
I have around 450 miles on it since the restoration. Had a few hiccups but otherwise really enjoying the bike.