Fuel filter and parts for 2002 R1150R

[rprothero]

Guys,

My bike is hitting 20k and want to begin aquiring the part necessary to replace fuel filter and extranous pieces..I was talking to the BMW mechanic and he said I should also replace hoses , strainer and potentially the rubber nipple on top of the pump. Two questions
1. Where can I find either OEM kits or aftermarket kits for this..If not kits then...
2. Does anyone know of a source and or part list of what i should pick up..For instance I know Im going to replace the BMW C-Clamps with screw driven ones because of specialized tooling. But want to be sure I get all the pieces assembled, short of the pump itself, before dismantling.

Figured it would be a next good project to work on. Plenty of pics out on this forum just want to be sure my parts list is good.

Any recommendations?

[zeke]

I think Beemerboneyard.com has kits set up for this. If they don't I bet they are a good source for the parts individually.

[Dr. Strangelove]

This is not an easy job, though some have an much easier time than others. I am one of the unfortunate ones. MAKE SURE YOU RESEARCH THE PROCEDURE WELL. There are a few step by steps on this forum. Also, plan on replacing the O ring on the flange, and, maybe order 2 in case you screw up on the re install, get the O ring wet with gas and it becomes stretched and no longer fits properly. And be absolutely sure to mark the lay of the flange before you remove. It only goes one way.

It is an infuriating enough job that many externalized their fuel filters, just so they do not have to go through the torture of replacing the filter in the tank ever again. I am one of those too.
It is not that it is hard, but it is finicky, big time.

And be absolutely certain, if you replace the hoses you get the correct hoses. You need rated 10 inside the tank and 9 outside. Anything else, even though it is rated for Fuel Injection, will eventually leak or break. And you need the right size replacemnt clamps. The next size up will not work. If you are a novice at this, and if a 2002 only has 20k miles? km? I would suggest you reconsider and maybe let the shop do it for you. This job offers lots of opportunities to get frustrated and to screw up.

But, if you feel this is something you can do and want to try, again, make sure you research the procedure.
Don't mean to insult your abilities at all, and I really don't know how skilled you are, but this is a job for which beta blockers would be helpful--at least in my experience doing it twice, then externalizing the damn thing. Oh, and if your hoses look fine, consider not fooling with them, and the mesh basket might also be fine, and don't strip the nuts.

John

[rprothero]

Thanks John ..

The procedure doesnt look to hard its more of getting all the parts thats troubling me as unlike most other maintenance its common to replace the filter but all the extranous parts are not commonly listed nor can I find a single place that says "here is everything you need" minus tools. I think for this one Ill respect your opinion and go with the dealer mechanic. Ill live to tackle another maintenance need and still be touted as the armchair bike mechanic.

[Dr. Strangelove]

right, it doesn't look too hard, and some members have had an easy time of it; but, for some it was hellish. It is a VERY tight fit and you need to snake the appparatus back in there just right; and then you worry and check it for rides after to be sure you did it right. You keep sniffing around the tank for gas whiffs and imagine them there or not.

If the $$$ are not prohibitive to have the shop do it, I would use them. Considering this is a 2002 with 20k miles, chances are it will be the only time the change will be done, ever?
Others may chime in with different advice, but having done it twice, I externalized it, and if I hadn't I would have had the shop do it.

so, yes, it doesn't look so hard, but looks can be deceiving. Can be very tricky. Get good at throttle bodies and valves, much more satisfying and bang for buck.

[Oilhead]

When I did it, one of the plastic OEM quick disconnects cracked. It was a good opportunity to replace both of them with metal ones.

[RedRyder]

Don't pay to have this procedure done. The hardest part is getting gas out of the tank. Buy yourself a nice syphon hose and your on your way. I don't think it is hard to get the fuel filter out of the tank or to get it back in. You can do this in 45 min. or less. Changing out your filter should become a higher priority in your maintenance schedule as good mechanics will tell you that the ethanol in our gas plays havoc with fuel filters/pumps in all types of motors. Doing some of the maintenance yourself on your bike makes you more familiar and confident.

[RedRyder]

Time for more fuel filter talk? Changed out the fuel filter and this is what I came up with. This is a 4 or 5 year old filter and less than 5000 miles. This is a bike new to me, so it would not have gone this long before I would have changed it. I just don't like to ignore the filter. And, yes, the bike was running fine at the time of the change. Notice the pleats are completely clogged and they are rigid as heck. (silver particles are the results of using hack saw)

It was only a matter of time.