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  • janejohnstewart
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    04/10/2007 at 12:16 am
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    #2218

    Howdy folks,I’m trying to find some in line fuel filters for the 80, and it seems to have turned into something of a mission.Obviously the local auto parts places have plenty of filters to choose from, but all of the filters that they seem to stock are huge great big things that would feed a V8.So, I’d be grateful if someone who could point me in the direction of something more in keeping, and because I’d like to hold onto the bike for a good long while, I’d consider spending a bit more on a filter with a replaceable element.Cheers  😀

    Murray
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    04/10/2007 at 12:32 am
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    #8516

    Northern Accessories is importer for EMGO International, a major worldwide supplier of quality after-market powersports products, inlcuding a good range of inline fuel filters.Both my old R80s had EMGO aluminum fuel filters, these available in Die-Cast or CNC machined. Range between 5/16” and 1/4” sizes, in multiple colors. All have a cleanable brass filter element.If you don't want aluminium then they do a cheaper Universal In Line fuel filter for 5/16” fuel lines. It's a Nylon casing with paper filter element. Any good motorcycle or accessory retailer (like Motomail) could get these from Northern Accessories.CheersGarry

    janejohnstewart
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    04/10/2007 at 7:19 am
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    #8517

    Nice one Garry 😀I've recieved an email from Motomail and yes they can get the filters, thanks.The only head scratcher now is go I go for the cast/CNC aluminium or the glass tube type.Humm ... the glass ones look ... "nicer" IMO, but should I also order a spare cheapo plastic one to carry on the bike "just in case", or do I worry too much ... 😎Cheers

    Murray
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    04/10/2007 at 7:14 pm
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    #8518

    Depends where you put and whether the type of terrain you ride on is going to mean the chance of a rock giving a fliter a nudge. I like the glass option, it looks good and you can see the crap building up in the filter so you know when to clean it out. Up to you really.Cheers,Garry

    janejohnstewart
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    19/10/2007 at 9:15 pm
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    #8519

    Hi Garry,I decided to go for the glass option 'cos they look good, and even in the event of a catastrophe it's easy enough to jury rig the system to run on one filter.Apart from anything, I've got no intention of taking the bike over any gnarly terrain, mainly due to the limitations of the rider. 😀Here's the finished article.  Thanks for the pointer.PA200003a.jpg

    Murray
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    20/10/2007 at 3:01 am
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    #8520

    On ya, looks good  😎

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