XV1100SE Posted March 9, 2013 Share #1 Posted March 9, 2013 (edited) Changed my fuel filter today after reading posts about how to do it. Didn't see any pictures in previous discussions so for those that like pictures to follow when you do yours, here you go. 1) turn off fuel petcock - IMPORTANT !! 2) remove drivers seat 3) drivers seat off, view of fuel filter from above (picture 1) 4) remove screw to loosen front cover (picture 2) 5) remove side covers from both sides (picture 3) 6) pull tubes out from holders on front cover (picture 4) 7) remove bolts front left and right side of front cover (picture 5 and 6) 8) remove front cover. There is a tab on the top of the side cover so move top of front cover towards front of bike then push from right side of bike and remove from left side 9) fuel filter is visible (picture 7) 10) lift up on item pointed to in yellow in picture 8. It slides over the tab shown in picture 9 11) from above, using needle nose pliers squeeze clip holding fuel line to filter and lift up on fuel line to disconnect 12) from above, push down on fuel filter to slide it out of holder 13) from left side of bike, pull fuel filter down and clear of tubes. Note fuel filter orientation (picture 10) 14) the filter on the right has 37,000 km. The new filter is on the left (picture 11). NOTE : there will be gas in the fuel line and filter. Pour the gas out by tipping the fuel filter into a container BEFORE disconnecting the fuel line Use pliers to squeeze the clip holding the fuel line and remove the old filter. Put the new filter (Yamaha filter shown) in the same orientation 15) reverse steps to reassemble NOTE : when putting front cover back on remember that there is a tab on the top/center that goes between screw hole and bracket Edited March 10, 2013 by XV1100SE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted March 10, 2013 Share #2 Posted March 10, 2013 I just remove seat and change mine as I ripped all of that out behind the side cover, what a lousy place for a fuel filter, my new one is clear and I can change the filters inside of it. works great :-) YES Pictures are worth a thousand words, please post them. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted March 10, 2013 Share #3 Posted March 10, 2013 I rerouted my fuel filter to a location just in front of the battery where I could easily get to it if I needed to..I surely wasnt about to put it back where Yamaha located it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creole Posted March 10, 2013 Share #4 Posted March 10, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoneman1981 Posted March 10, 2013 Share #5 Posted March 10, 2013 Thanks for the helpful post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrelcactus Posted April 26, 2013 Share #6 Posted April 26, 2013 XV1100SE, Great Instructions and pictures! Thank you! I changed the filter fairly quickly due to your excellent instructions!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2WHEELSFORME Posted April 26, 2013 Share #7 Posted April 26, 2013 I also installed an inexpensive in line filter from the auto shop just in front of the seat. Cheap, easy to get to and clear. Big improvement for less money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted April 26, 2013 Share #8 Posted April 26, 2013 Yes, My instructions would be remove front seat change filter DONE... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kantornado Posted April 26, 2013 Share #9 Posted April 26, 2013 Very good post and I like how you did the instructions. I know that there are many different types of fuel filters that work on the 1st gen's and we have a post on them in the 1st Gen section. But is there a list of alternative one's for the 2nd Gen that someone has put together. I know the one Yamaha sells is a little pricey. 2wheelsforme you mention a alternative you picked up at a auto store but did not give a part number or the type vehicle it was for. Need more info.........Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoneman1981 Posted May 5, 2013 Share #10 Posted May 5, 2013 (edited) Hello: Does anyone know just how pricey the OEM fuel filter is? Just wondering. Thanks to everyone on this helpful post. After riding yesterday I began the process. I now agree the location of the filter in not very accesssible. I understand why some members have relocated their filters. I may do so also. Thanks in advance. Edited May 6, 2013 by Phoneman1981 Miss Spelled Word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playboy Posted May 5, 2013 Share #11 Posted May 5, 2013 On the fuel filter I used a Wix brand don't have the number in front of me right now I also installed it in stock location. But here is the thread started by another member for alternative parts. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=38549 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoneman1981 Posted May 5, 2013 Share #12 Posted May 5, 2013 Thanks for the info. I now remember the very informative thread that Vgoose started. Thanks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeS Posted May 5, 2013 Share #13 Posted May 5, 2013 Next time tank comes off, going to install In line filter, of some type !! But, Sun is out, in Seattle this week !!! so going rideing :cool10: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartbeat Posted May 15, 2013 Share #14 Posted May 15, 2013 Playboy, did you (or anyone else) happen to come across the Wix number for the fuel filter on the second generation RSV? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playboy Posted May 15, 2013 Share #15 Posted May 15, 2013 I'll Go look right now BRB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playboy Posted May 15, 2013 Share #16 Posted May 15, 2013 Well I guess I throwed it away after I changed fuel pump sorry. But the microgard # 33011 will cross over to a wix number or napa brand I'm thinking it's the same number just one has a letter or number short. But any parts house can cross it over for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartbeat Posted May 17, 2013 Share #17 Posted May 17, 2013 Thanks Playboy! That's what I came up with with cross referencing the O'Reilly fuel filter link but I wanted to make sure. The Wix and O'Reilly # is 33011, NAPA # is 3011, AutoZone # is FF3403DL, and the Fram # is G7144. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyk49657 Posted August 6, 2019 Share #18 Posted August 6, 2019 Changed my fuel filter today after reading posts about how to do it. Didn't see any pictures in previous discussions so for those that like pictures to follow when you do yours, here you go. 1) turn off fuel petcock - IMPORTANT !! 2) remove drivers seat 3) drivers seat off, view of fuel filter from above (picture 1) 4) remove screw to loosen front cover (picture 2) 5) remove side covers from both sides (picture 3) 6) pull tubes out from holders on front cover (picture 4) 7) remove bolts front left and right side of front cover (picture 5 and 6) 8) remove front cover. There is a tab on the top of the side cover so move top of front cover towards front of bike then push from right side of bike and remove from left side 9) fuel filter is visible (picture 7) 10) lift up on item pointed to in yellow in picture 8. It slides over the tab shown in picture 9 11) from above, using needle nose pliers squeeze clip holding fuel line to filter and lift up on fuel line to disconnect 12) from above, push down on fuel filter to slide it out of holder 13) from left side of bike, pull fuel filter down and clear of tubes. Note fuel filter orientation (picture 10) 14) the filter on the right has 37,000 km. The new filter is on the left (picture 11). NOTE : there will be gas in the fuel line and filter. Pour the gas out by tipping the fuel filter into a container BEFORE disconnecting the fuel line Use pliers to squeeze the clip holding the fuel line and remove the old filter. Put the new filter (Yamaha filter shown) in the same orientation 15) reverse steps to reassemble NOTE : when putting front cover back on remember that there is a tab on the top/center that goes between screw hole and bracket Where do I view the pictures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted August 6, 2019 Author Share #19 Posted August 6, 2019 Where do I view the pictures? I sent Freebird a message asking if he can restore the pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Du-Rron Posted August 6, 2019 Share #20 Posted August 6, 2019 Where do I view the pictures? The pictures are right here. https://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?76515-2nd-Gen-changing-the-fuel-filter This here is the WATERING HOLE forum not the 2nd GEN TECH SECTION. The pics are located at the tech setion at the URL above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heimdog Posted August 7, 2019 Share #21 Posted August 7, 2019 Why don't I see any pictures? Apparently others do. Admin, suggestions on settings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Du-Rron Posted August 7, 2019 Share #22 Posted August 7, 2019 Why don't I see any pictures? Apparently others do. Admin, suggestions on settings? Here is a screenshot of what I see. URL showing in address bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted August 7, 2019 Author Share #23 Posted August 7, 2019 Few years ago when a software happened a lot of links to pictures broke. Since this article is in the tech section, look there for the full article with pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted August 7, 2019 Share #24 Posted August 7, 2019 Why don't I see any pictures? Apparently others do. Admin, suggestions on settings? Are you going to this thread? https://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?76515-2nd-Gen-changing-the-fuel-filter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
videoarizona Posted August 7, 2019 Share #25 Posted August 7, 2019 My 2nd gen fuel filter is located here..... Right below the seat next to the tank. Easy change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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