M750 Fuel Filter

[GeotheDuc]

I took all the pollution plumbing off my 2001 M750. I am trying to re-use the stock fuel filter and hoses. It seems I can't find a good place for the filter to sit with the tank both up and down. It seems like the stock hoses are too long and they want to go in different directions.  So, my questions:
 
1. Any body have luck with placement of the filter.
2. Does the filter have a right side up or can it go upside down. ( I know the flow direction is important)
3. Is there another filter that is smaller and would fit better.

Many Thanks for any help

[ducpainter]

What's wrong with the stock location?

[GeotheDuc]

Thats the problem. There doesn't seem to be a stock location anymore since I removed all the pollution pieces. The stock hoses wraped sort of around the canister and now the hoses are too long and have a memory that doesn't let the filter stay steady. I know I can change the hoses. Can the filter go upside down? Is there a right side up? 

[ducpainter]

Thats the problem. There doesn't seem to be a stock location anymore since I removed all the pollution pieces. The stock hoses wraped sort of around the canister and now the hoses are too long and have a memory that doesn't let the filter stay steady. I know I can change the hoses. Can the filter go upside down? Is there a right side up? 

Every carbed monster I've ever seen has the filter attached with a band to the bottom of the fuel tank.

That said...as long as the filter stays higher than the pump you should be fine.

[hiero]

Every carbed monster I've ever seen has the filter attached with a band to the bottom of the fuel tank.

That said...as long as the filter stays higher than the pump you should be fine.

+1 band

[GeotheDuc]

I guess my Monster is a little diffrent. There was no band attaching the filter to the tank. And I don't see any place to secure it to the tank. I'll probably try to zip- tie it to another hose from the fuel pump and like you said keep it above the fuel pump. That would mean that the filter would be horizontal. I think part of the problem it that the stock filter is so large. If a smaller inline filter is appropriate then that would be helpful. Any reason not to use another smallr after market filter?

[hiero]

I guess my Monster is a little diffrent. There was no band attaching the filter to the tank. And I don't see any place to secure it to the tank. I'll probably try to zip- tie it to another hose from the fuel pump and like you said keep it above the fuel pump. That would mean that the filter would be horizontal. I think part of the problem it that the stock filter is so large. If a smaller inline filter is appropriate then that would be helpful. Any reason not to use another smallr after market filter?

no reason at all, I know LT at desmotimes uses the NAPA 3032 filters

[ducpainter]

no reason at all, I know LT at desmotimes uses the NAPA 3032 filters

The 3032 filter is normally used on the injected bikes.

Never heard of it being used on a carbie.

I guess my Monster is a little diffrent. There was no band attaching the filter to the tank. And I don't see any place to secure it to the tank. I'll probably try to zip- tie it to another hose from the fuel pump and like you said keep it above the fuel pump. That would mean that the filter would be horizontal. I think part of the problem it that the stock filter is so large. If a smaller inline filter is appropriate then that would be helpful. Any reason not to use another smallr after market filter?

All the carbed bikes have a small boss with a 6mm threaded hole on the bottom of the tank.

All my pics are on the computer that died....

[GeotheDuc]

Okay. Thanks for all the replies. I'll stay with the stock filter for now. I probably will just shorten the hoses and secure them wherever possible.

Appreciate all the help.   Especially on a Saturday night.   I guess working on your Ducati rather than going out bar hopping,  in the long run,  is a better use of one's time.

Long live the new Ducati Forum!!!

[Howie]

This is what the stock set up is supposed to look like