Fuel Filters for Yamaha Road Star

Motorcycle Fuel Filters for Yamaha Road Star

The fuel filter cleans the gasoline coming from the tank of debris and foreign objects before it reaches the motor on a Yamaha Road Star motorcycle. Debris getting into the motor would clog it up. Here is an overview of the fuel filters a Yamaha Road Star uses and how to check and replace it when it gets dirty.

The fuel filter is a cylindrical device that has prongs on both ends. The prongs slide into the fuel line and are held in place with hose clamps. Most manufacturers place an arrow on the side of the casing so you know which way it goes on the fuel line. The inside of the filter is typically filled with pleated paper to strain the gasoline.

There are standard and retrograde filtering units available. The standard unit is made out of plastic. The retrograde units are designed to bring back the look of yesteryear when rehabbing your Yamaha Road Star. A retrograde filter can be made out of glass with chrome fittings or it can be made completely out of chrome.

A few things will start to happen when an old filter becomes clogged and needs to be replaced, including:

• The paper inside the filter will become dark and coated with debris.
• You will notice a decrease in the performance of your engine.
• The engine will hesitate when you apply power to it.
• The engine may refuse to start, or it will stall after starting.

A clogged fuel filter can put a lot of strain on a fuel pump if left unchecked. Make sure you replace the fuel filter as quickly as possible once you start to experience signs of a clog.

Changing the filter isn’t very hard. You need to make sure the motorcycle is not turned on and the fuel petcock valve along the fuel line is in the “off” position. Loosen the hose clamps on both sides of the filter and then pull it out of the fuel line. Slide the new filter onto the ends of the fuel line and clamp it down. Remember to check that the arrow on the casing is facing toward the engine and not the gas tank.