XJ650J: Changing the Fuel Filter

Hi All!

I’m in the process of doing a tune-up on my new XJ650J and decided to replace the fuel filter as part of the maintenance. The current fuel filter looks like its clamped to the fuel line using plastic wire ties. These are those flat plastic strips that automatically tighten and secure as you pull on them. Is this the correct way to mount this filter? I’m not sure if someone made a modification somewhere down the road and I don’t want to screw around with my fuel lines.

Cheers!

 

I recently helped my dad work on an outboard boat motor. All of the fuel lines were secured in the same way. I'd never seen it before, but I don't see why it would be a bad idea.

The only warning is to be careful when cutting off the old ones so you don't nick/damage the hose itself. If you want to be extra cautious, a fine screwdriver tip or other pointy item can pry the locking tab off the strap in the conncector, so it slips right off - no sharp blades close to the lines that way.

 

funny u mention it now,

i just tried that on my bike yeterday!

i think it will work ok

and good to know it's been done before!

 

Wire ties are a great little clamp! Removal does pose a bit of a challenge but it can be done as Oblivion pointed out. If your really careful, you can even get the tie apart and re-use it (I do this all the time and have been very successful). I personally use the worm type hose clamp since I'm not wanting to fumble with the tiny things when I'm out on the road and would want things to be as re-useable as possible in case parts and pieces are not readily available where-ever I ended up stuck (and you know it will happen).

 

I'm also more use to using the steel worm type clamps but these plastic wraps look really clean. I guess the wraps are also small enough that you can carry spares in case of any mishaps on the road. I'll probably give them a try this time around...

Cheers!

 

Sounds like a winner, they are quite easy to squirrel away aren't they? I ought to pack some in the kit, thanks for the suggestion.