Cant see myself carrying that funnel along on a adventure week / trip, sorry
But it seems to be the way to go. Collapsable and disposable one might be the way to go...

I would rather carry the smallest funnel then have a break down & have to remove the fuel tank to try & clean the injection system on the side of the road.

No matter how good your inline filter is it won't stop water entering the fuel injection system, you would have to fit a water trap to catch the water. An inline filter is good for the dirt though. It all depends on where you are riding in the world to which method one would use.

I will keep an eye out to see what else is in the market.

I agree - I think a fine gauze or muslin over the filler neck if you're filling up from a Jerrycan (or drum) would be no problem to carry?

xxx

i have a clear in line filter on my ttr its amazing how much gunk ends up in there, you can get marine filters from boat chandlers.

I would have thought the small funnels are light and fairly compact and therefore ideal to take on any trip.

the paper cofee filters do work but it takes time to filter fuel through them.

an old sock over the end of the petrol hose will take out lager particles.

The big + about the funnels I mentioned they separate water from fuel.

The Man
 

Kev - u are the man.

Thanks for all your replies guys!

Following your advice we decided against fitting an inline filter. Currently on our trip, and are laid up in Istanbul following a run in with a cab that decided to do a U-turn and knocked the wife off her bike! She's fine, and has nothing that 10 days rest won't heal. The XT is remarkably well too, all things considered. Haven't got anything for the fuel yet but we're now at the edge of where the quality starts to drop so will probably opt for some muslin/gauze as unless Kev discovers some ultra compact and reusable funnel, it's the most compact thing i can think of.
Will put some photos up soon on the trip section but rather shamefully, i don't seem to have an xt660.com decal on the bikes (have linked to your site on ours though! motoventurers.com)

sorry!

Glad you're enjoying your trip, even if it is ful of drama already!

As a thought, how about using paper coffee filters - the cone shaped ones - you could put one in the filler neck every time you fill up, then just throw it away? it would certainly catch any sediment, although I imagine it might take longer to fill/filter through?

J x

For our RTW trip we have a funnel as mentioned by Kev above. Only plan to use it when things look iffy.

Shame you couldn't get into Iran - Hope we get a result when we apply.

Did you apply through an agent in Iran? We've been told that's the way to do it.

Check out our close friend Adam's blog theshortwayround.co.uk
Good info that applies to your route after the stans

Paul and Angie

I bought a funnel made by Mr Funnel (funny about that...). It has an upright filter in the centre of the funnel, and a recess below that to trap water. I won't be taking any chances with dirty fuel when travelling remoter areas.

I've been very lucky (careful?) with fuel so far, and not pour the dregs of any container into any bike tank. But there's always a first time. I think most big city servos are ok, so will continue to take the chance in metro areas.
The funnel is a bit bulky but very light. Small price to pay, I reckon.