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Posted by jmbo
- February 18, 2013, 22:09:24 PM1999 EXTERNAL FILTER DIAGRAM
Posted by David Baker
- February 18, 2013, 21:04:46 PMChief, Thanks... Was wondering if I needed to address an inner filter (whew!) not looking forward to tearing the pump off, Let alone removing the tank and fuel lines again. PC... Thanks for the link for the filter, That price is a savings compared to the dealer (every bit helps) course they always have a mark up! lol
Posted by chief
- February 18, 2013, 14:41:33 PMOk, to clarify... on 1999 and 2000 models the filter is EXTERNAL (PN 49019-1089), on 2001 and later its INTERNAL and not designed for maintenance or repair.
Sorry for the confusion, it didn't register this was for a 99.
Posted by pcarrell
- February 18, 2013, 12:37:35 PMAccording 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 AMChief, 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 PMFuel 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 PMthis diagram should help you....
Posted by John Hopkins
- February 17, 2013, 16:00:21 PMI 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 PMI'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