Why is it important to replace your fuel pump strainer regularly, even though your fuel pump is functioning perfectly fine? The fuel pump strainer (also known as pre-filter or fuel sock) is a fuel system's first line of defence against fuel system contamination; including dirt, dust, or other fine particles found in regular pump gasoline.
Gasoline also has a tendency to varnish over time, leaving a thick filmy layer over everything inside the tank--from the fuel pump internals to the tank walls, and especially the strainer / pre-filter. A varnished or clogged strainer restricts flow, forcing the fuel pump to work harder, which affects pump longevity. Without a doubt, fuel tank varnishing and strainer clogging are the #1 causes of fuel pump failure.
For Powersports applications where the motor is not run every single day like an automotive vehicle, fuel pump strainers should be replaced every year, as inexpensive preventative maintenance. Additionally, if the motor will not be used for any extended period of time, we highly recommend adding a bottle of fuel stabilizer to the tank and running the motor for a few minutes to circulate the fuel stabilizer throughout the system.
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
1987 Yamaha FJ1200
1987 Yamaha FZR1000
1988 Yamaha FJ1200
1988 Yamaha FZR1000
1989 Yamaha FJ1200
1990 Yamaha FJ1200
1991 Yamaha FJ1200
1992 Yamaha FJ1200
1993 Yamaha FJ1200
1996 Yamaha XJ600S Diversion
1997 Yamaha XJ600S Diversion
1998 Yamaha XJ600S Diversion
1998 Yamaha XVS650 A Dragstar Classic
1998 Yamaha YZF R1
1999 Yamaha XJ600S Diversion
1999 Yamaha XVS650 A Dragstar Classic
1999 Yamaha YZF R1
2000 Yamaha XJ600S Diversion
2000 Yamaha XVS650 A Dragstar Classic
2000 Yamaha YZF R1
2001 Yamaha XJ600S Diversion
2001 Yamaha XVS650 A Dragstar Classic
2001 Yamaha YZF R1
2002 Yamaha XJ600S Diversion
2002 Yamaha XVS1100A Dragstar Classic
2002 Yamaha XVS650 A Dragstar Classic
2003 Yamaha XVS1100A Dragstar Classic
2003 Yamaha XVS650 A Dragstar Classic
2004 Yamaha XVS1100A Dragstar Classic
2004 Yamaha XVS650 A Dragstar Classic
2005 Yamaha XVS1100A Dragstar Classic
2005 Yamaha XVS650 A Dragstar Classic
2006 Yamaha XVS1100A Dragstar Classic
2006 Yamaha XVS650 A Dragstar Classic
2012 KTM 450 EXC
2013 KTM 450 EXC
2013 KTM 450 SMR
2013 KTM 450 XCF
2014 KTM 450 EXC
2014 KTM 450 SMR
2014 KTM 450 XCF
2015 KTM 450 EXC
2015 KTM 450 SXF Factory Edition
2015 KTM 450 XCF
2016 KTM 350 EXCF Six Days
2016 KTM 450 EXC
2016 KTM 450 XCF
2017 KTM 450 EXCF Six Days
2017 KTM 450 XCF
2017 KTM 500 EXCF
2018 KTM 450 EXCF Six Days
2018 KTM 450 XCF
2018 KTM 500 EXCF
2019 KTM 450 EXCF Six Days
2019 KTM 450 XCF
2019 KTM 500 EXCF
2020 KTM 150 XCW
2020 KTM 450 XCF
2020 KTM 500 EXCF
2021 KTM 450 XCF
2023 KTM 250 XC
2023 KTM 300 XC
2024 KTM 250 XC
2024 KTM 300 XC
Why is it important to replace your fuel pump strainer regularly, even though your fuel pump is functioning perfectly fine? The fuel pump strainer (also known as pre-filter or fuel sock) is a fuel system's first line of defence against fuel system contamination; including dirt, dust, or other fine particles found in regular pump gasoline.
Gasoline also has a tendency to varnish over time, leaving a thick filmy layer over everything inside the tank--from the fuel pump internals to the tank walls, and especially the strainer / pre-filter. A varnished or clogged strainer restricts flow, forcing the fuel pump to work harder, which affects pump longevity. Without a doubt, fuel tank varnishing and strainer clogging are the #1 causes of fuel pump failure.
For Powersports applications where the motor is not run every single day like an automotive vehicle, fuel pump strainers should be replaced every year, as inexpensive preventative maintenance. Additionally, if the motor will not be used for any extended period of time, we highly recommend adding a bottle of fuel stabilizer to the tank and running the motor for a few minutes to circulate the fuel stabilizer throughout the system.
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
1987 Yamaha FJ1200
1987 Yamaha FZR1000
1988 Yamaha FJ1200
1988 Yamaha FZR1000
1989 Yamaha FJ1200
1990 Yamaha FJ1200
1991 Yamaha FJ1200
1992 Yamaha FJ1200
1993 Yamaha FJ1200
1996 Yamaha XJ600S Diversion
1997 Yamaha XJ600S Diversion
1998 Yamaha XJ600S Diversion
1998 Yamaha XVS650 A Dragstar Classic
1998 Yamaha YZF R1
1999 Yamaha XJ600S Diversion
1999 Yamaha XVS650 A Dragstar Classic
1999 Yamaha YZF R1
2000 Yamaha XJ600S Diversion
2000 Yamaha XVS650 A Dragstar Classic
2000 Yamaha YZF R1
2001 Yamaha XJ600S Diversion
2001 Yamaha XVS650 A Dragstar Classic
2001 Yamaha YZF R1
2002 Yamaha XJ600S Diversion
2002 Yamaha XVS1100A Dragstar Classic
2002 Yamaha XVS650 A Dragstar Classic
2003 Yamaha XVS1100A Dragstar Classic
2003 Yamaha XVS650 A Dragstar Classic
2004 Yamaha XVS1100A Dragstar Classic
2004 Yamaha XVS650 A Dragstar Classic
2005 Yamaha XVS1100A Dragstar Classic
2005 Yamaha XVS650 A Dragstar Classic
2006 Yamaha XVS1100A Dragstar Classic
2006 Yamaha XVS650 A Dragstar Classic
2012 KTM 450 EXC
2013 KTM 450 EXC
2013 KTM 450 SMR
2013 KTM 450 XCF
2014 KTM 450 EXC
2014 KTM 450 SMR
2014 KTM 450 XCF
2015 KTM 450 EXC
2015 KTM 450 SXF Factory Edition
2015 KTM 450 XCF
2016 KTM 350 EXCF Six Days
2016 KTM 450 EXC
2016 KTM 450 XCF
2017 KTM 450 EXCF Six Days
2017 KTM 450 XCF
2017 KTM 500 EXCF
2018 KTM 450 EXCF Six Days
2018 KTM 450 XCF
2018 KTM 500 EXCF
2019 KTM 450 EXCF Six Days
2019 KTM 450 XCF
2019 KTM 500 EXCF
2020 KTM 150 XCW
2020 KTM 450 XCF
2020 KTM 500 EXCF
2021 KTM 450 XCF
2023 KTM 250 XC
2023 KTM 300 XC
2024 KTM 250 XC
2024 KTM 300 XC
