T: Fuel Tank Fuel Filters for Rapide

[danno]

Hi
I have the tank off my Rapide for other work and notice the fuel filters could do with a change.
The plastic ones fitted here are quite wide and with space tight under the tank in front of the battery, I’m after some smaller ones.
Would these do? They’re 60mm x 20mm.
Any help appreciated.

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[Bill Thomas]

Hello Dan, Feked.com Have a few types,
Cheers Bill.

 

[Comet Rider]

Hi Danno,
I use the little ones you have pictured.
I make a point of changing them every winter when the bikes are off the road

 

[danno]

Thanks for the replies.
Will probably get those ones on eBay.

 

[Gary Gittleson]

I use these on my R100RS. I've been thinking about getting some for the Vincent. The filter element is replaceable. They should be available in the UK and maybe anywhere in the world.

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[oexing]

Why not fit filters on the fuel tap inside the tank like the taps in my links below ? External plastic filters look awful on classics and space on Vincent is limited to hide them. A little cylinder of brass mesh can be soldered and put over a small length of brass tube with a little help of an o-ring.

Vic

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[bmetcalf]

These are used on Model A Fords and might be adapted to Vins.

https://www.brattons.com/FUEL-TANK-FILTER-SCREEN/productinfo/13280/

 

[danno]

Why not fit filters on the fuel tap inside the tank like the taps in my links below ? External plastic filters look awful on classics and space on Vincent is limited to hide them. A little cylinder of brass mesh can be soldered and put over a small length of brass tube with a little help of an o-ring.

Vic

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Yes that would be better. Same as on my BM airhead.
I've fitted new push/pull type taps so I'll see if they can be adapted.
Otherwise some lever ones with filters included.

 

[Bill Thomas]

Be careful Some have Huge reserve
Tubes on the inside.
Cheers Bill.

 

[danno]

There’s a couple of options available in the Spares shop. Brass one’s a bit it pricey but the steel type is a possibility.
I guess the originals I have don’t have a filter.