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Moto Board => Tech => Topic started by: Triton on August 04, 2012, 04:23:11 PM

Title: Bad Fuel
Post by: Triton on August 04, 2012, 04:23:11 PM
 I went to run 2008 S4Rs and the bike ran but barely. I pumped the fuel from tank and it was really nasty. I am changing fuel filter and plugs. I would like some advise on the injectors or anything else that should be done.
Title: Re: Bad Fuel
Post by: supperduc on August 04, 2012, 05:20:13 PM
Define nasty. Dirt, rust particles, sludge, black stuff, water...etc.
Title: Re: Bad Fuel
Post by: Triton on August 04, 2012, 06:02:28 PM
 More like black stuff not a clear fuel. Almost looked like diesel in color. The gas was ethanol free. 
Title: Re: Bad Fuel
Post by: supperduc on August 04, 2012, 06:18:30 PM
You should be fine with just changing the fuel filter. I would take advantage of this opportunity to drain and flush the tank. 
Title: Re: Bad Fuel
Post by: Howie on August 04, 2012, 06:32:23 PM
How are the fuel hoses?  Deteriorated hoses might be the problem.  If you are even occasionally running E10 you need SAE 30R9 hose.  As far as the injectors go, IMO, one step at a time.  See how it runs with fresh fuel, filter and, if needed hoses.  There are shops out there that do injector cleaning and flow testing at a small fraction of the cost of new injectors.
Title: Re: Bad Fuel
Post by: Triton on August 05, 2012, 07:01:41 AM
 Thanks Guys for that. The plugs also looked like its running rich but will check after clean fuel. Does any one know of a cross reference for the fuel filter that can be purchased in the states.
Title: Re: Bad Fuel
Post by: ducpainter on August 05, 2012, 07:03:52 AM
That's the filter with the ground strap IIRC.

I'm not aware of a replacement.
Title: Re: Bad Fuel
Post by: Triton on August 05, 2012, 07:09:38 AM
 Its the filter inside the tank just a plastic filter Mahle KL 97. I was thinking to maybe put a external filter do away with the one in tank.
Title: Re: Bad Fuel
Post by: ducpainter on August 05, 2012, 07:38:29 AM
You could use the NAPA steel 3032. It works with high pressure fuel.

Don't forget to use high pressure rated hose if you add any.