The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2

Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: old biker on November 15, 2019, 02:40:57 PM

Title: tank gauze filter
Post by: old biker on November 15, 2019, 02:40:57 PM

i got a new karcoma petrol tap and a "fit over both tubes strainer gauze" (in the tank).
What do I do about the fibre washer ??? to seal tank to the
karcoma tap.
stainer...moto-bins part number 98720
Cheers Jim

Title: Re: tank gauze filter
Post by: Bob_Roller on November 15, 2019, 04:29:46 PM

According to the Motobins site, if you use the filter strainer part number 98720, the fibre washer is not needed .

From what I can remember on my red LS, the base of the strainer is the gasket / seal .

Motobins part number 98562 the fibre washer, it states in the description of the part that it is not needed with 98720 .

Title: Re: tank gauze filter
Post by: old biker on November 22, 2019, 09:23:55 AM

thanks.....I not know that !!!
cheers  jim

Title: Re: tank gauze filter
Post by: BPT on November 23, 2019, 03:57:58 PM

I understand that the one piece filter does away with the separate washer and I just assumed that it was like a crush washer.  But then I wondered about resealing if you need to open it up to clean it (or whatever).
A guy in one of the FB groups said it is reusable but I was still wondering how.  I guess it doesn't deform, or is the built in washer made of fiber or something?
Just curious.......

Title: Re: tank gauze filter
Post by: Bob_Roller on November 23, 2019, 04:12:31 PM

I think it is a rubber like material that's molded onto the filter screen base .

Title: Re: tank gauze filter
Post by: BPT on November 23, 2019, 05:17:06 PM

That would make sense, Bob.
I've got one on the way from Motobins so I guess I'll know for sure this coming week.