Replacement fuel filters alternatives for the Honda CX500, GL500, CX650 and GL650 motorcycles
From the factory the CX and GL bikes come with a filter screen above the petcock; is that enough? Many believe not. Since cleaning the carburetors properly is a laborious task, many riders have added an in-line fuel filter to combat the small particles of rust and debris which can make their way through the petcock screen. Many CX tanks have at least a little bit of rust in them these days – with most barn finds it’s a near-certainty… and it only takes a tiny bit to block up your carbs. Let’s take a look at the fuel filter options.
In-line filter
There are many options for an in-line filter; here are a couple of recommended options.
Murray from Murray’s Carbs recommends this one: eBay US, eBay AU, eBay UK – the red seems to be part number 14-34470, and check that you are getting a filter with 1/4″ barbs.
We have used the Emgo 14-34451 in the past with good success, found on Amazon, eBay US, eBay AU or eBay UK.
Petcock fuel filter screen
No info on replacing these… yet.
I have one of the above shown filters fitted to my cx. But I can only get it to fit on its side , which doesn’t work to well. The petcock right angle one shown on the forum looks like it should do the job ,but I don’t want to pay 12 bucks delivery. Does anyone sell them on the UK
I’m not in the UK and am not sure about a source for there, sorry!