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Posted by pcarrell
 - February 18, 2013, 12:37:35 PM

According to exploded parts diagrams and part numbers with descriptions there is only 1 fuel filter on a '99 from the factory that I can find (I checked the Fuel Injection Unit, the Fuel Pump (where I found it listed and shown), and the Tank itself with related parts).  The part # for a '99 1500 is 49019-1089, and it can be had for $44.89 at Ron Ayers.  http://www.ronayers.com/Fiche/TypeID/26/Type/Motorcycle/MakeID/3/Make/Kawasaki/YearID/40/Year/1999/ModelID/3481/Model/Vulcan_1500_Drifter/GroupID/98815/Group/Fuel_Pump(VN1500-J1)

Posted by David Baker
 - February 18, 2013, 11:02:52 AM

Chief, Do the '99 1500s have two fuel filters? One internal (fuel pump inside the tank) and one external. In my "Chasing Gremlins" post I described how the local dealer recommended I flush the fuel filter rather than spend the money for a new one (close to $60.00) It was located externally just behind the front tank mount above the cylinder heads.

Posted by chief
 - February 17, 2013, 23:53:45 PM

Fuel filters go between the tank and the pump. There is no line outside tank, since the pump and filter are inside the tank. Kaw doesn't expect the filter to a problem for a very long time, apparently.

Posted by Troll
 - February 17, 2013, 16:29:28 PM

this diagram should help you....

Posted by John Hopkins
 - February 17, 2013, 16:00:21 PM

I haven't had to look yet, but I will be doing about 650 miles in march so if I have any problems I will have to strip some of the bike down..I know some of you have had your bikes for a long time, so I wonder, is there room to fit an aftermarket in line fuel filter..And would it affect the pressure to the injectors..

John.

Posted by smokey422
 - February 17, 2013, 13:50:31 PM

I've looked through my '99 Drifter owner's manual and cannot find any reference as to when the fuel filter should be changed. I don't think I have a problem with mine, I'm just curious as to when other owners may have done this. If anyone has, how big of a job is it? Do you need any special tools? Thanks in advance for all answers. By the way, my bike has 23,000 miles on it.
Smokey

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