In-tank mesh fuel filter

[BooG]

I have just read Snowbums notes on petcocks etc, and he says you do not need a fibre washer when re-installing the petcock with a new mesh filter. The washer attached to the bottom of the filter does the job of the old fibre washer.
Just confirming this is in fact the case?
Thanks.

[montmil]

No help from here, BooG, but if da 'Bum sez so, he's usually correct.

Long time no see. Good to know you're still above the grass!

[BooG]

Thanks Monomil!
The R65 has had a long "hibernation", so the road is calling her back!!
Been doing slow restoration to get back to roadworthy condition, and have nearly completed. Shortly will be putting on a new petcock and refitting the cleaned out tank, and it'll be time for "Ignition"!! Really missed riding the R65. Such a good bike. It resembles the K75S I have, in terms of versatility and ease of maintenance.
I'll leave the washer out!!
 

[nhmaf]

I just bought new petcocks for the R100, and they came with new mesh filters that go over the tubes in the tank.  The mesh has aluminum "washer-like" structure at the bottom of it to which the mesh is attached-I guess the theory is it is soft enough to conform and seal to the bottom of the threaded tank outlets without a washer - no washers came with the petcocks, which I bought as complete kits.   So, I'm crossing my fingers and will find out in about a week...

[Bob_W]

I replaced a set when getting the airhead back on the road a few years back and like nhmaf, my filters came with a washer on the bottom. It stopped any leak.

Bob

[tunnelrider]

+1 to install as it is, I did it a couple of years ago and no problems since.

[Billmc]

Been searching for some parts for the new baby and I am hitting a wall when it comes to "reasonably priced" suppliers.
Am looking for those screens you mentioned and brake parts.
Could anyone recommend  a list of the best places to purchase parts in the good ol' US of A?
Thanks. Not trying to be a cheap skate or anything but $120 quoted for just the rear shoes alone seems a bit much.

[montmil]

Indie BMW parts sources may be better for you.

Give Perry a call up in Fort Worth. His shop sells BMW parts. He used to be a full BMW dealership and was even the top sales dealer in the S'West. When Motored went all upscale with the required dealership building design and interior layouts, Perry told 'em where to put it, BMWNA yanked his dealer license.

Check him out.

http://www.perrysmotorcycles.com

[georgesgiralt]

Same problem here, in France.
When I decided to use the fine "new" secondhand rear wheel I've bought, i needed new shoes. I had the old ones re-lined at a truck brake shop. She now brakes like a semi ...
Price was around 40 Euro instead of the 107 asked for new shoes...

[Billmc]

Thanks I will check them out.