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Apr 27, 2014 | 05:24 PM

dscott3984

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Fuel tank

Sorry for the crappy picture but that's all I could get. To me it looks like metal shaving in the bottom of the tank or similar to a steel wool pad. Is this normal?
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Apr 27, 2014 | 06:08 PM

Taw1985

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Yes. That is part of the fuel filter.

Apr 27, 2014 | 07:00 PM

dscott3984

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Thank you. Don't remember seeing something like that on previous bikes.

Apr 28, 2014 | 12:34 PM

Conrice

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Originally Posted by dscott3984

Thank you. Don't remember seeing something like that on previous bikes.

It's common on pumps with a return fuel line. It is NOT going to be on a 1 line system.

Apr 28, 2014 | 12:42 PM

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From: socal 949/951

When you take the fuel pump module out to change the filter, it's a good idea to give the steel stuff a good cleaning. You would be surprised how much gunk ends up on it and in the area it sits in.