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Only 2 clamps. If they’re oetiker the size is 11.3
11.3 open 9.7 closed. There’s a tool to close them up but I used a pair of nippers. You probably could use side cutters with caution.
Yes I did get them and they were too big as they closed to 11.3. I had to re-order and wait another 5 days.I’ll delete that post.
Another question, which filter is recommended to replace the half plastic one? I am going to order two
I pulled mine out of the v9 today. 6000 miles, didn't look good.When new the kl 150 filter is not orange, and certainly is ot bulbus!
I didn't try to pull it apart. I gave it a tug, and it didn't feel like it was about to come off. It is fairly soft, although I have no idea how stiff the plastic is when new, but my guess is it has softend. I suppose it might stay as is for many years, but it certainly has deformed over the course of one years use.
I disagree with some of your conclusions. Your contention that, "swelling alone means nothing", is almost certainly false. Swelling to this degree clearly indicates a problem, how often that problem erupts in failure becomes the question. For what it's worth, Todd has said on his forum at GTM, and I'm paraphrasing, "All metal/plastic filters WILL fail sooner or later" We don't have proof this filter would fail, but we do have evidence to show that the likely hood of failure has increased with the bulbus nature of the softened plastic case. When it comes down to it, we never have PROOF of failure, until actual failure. If this were a tire, that displayed similar attributes, would you trust it?But, you understand why riders, "Might choose to be on the safe side since there are some failures."I imagine the riders who "decide it's not a forgone conclusion", will find comfort knowing you're there for them! Remember NASA's Space Shuttle, it worked most of the time too. There was no proof it would fail, I mean look at the dozens upon dozens of successful missions... Overly dramatic, yes, but I feel my position has more merit then yours.
How does a 2014 only have 1300 miles on it?
Here is my filter from last night's fuel filter swap.BIke is a 2014 with 2,100 KM's on it (1,304 miles).I was expecting the plastic to be more orange in color based on other pictures I've seen online. The plastic appears to be a bit swollen and was a bit "squishy" but I'm not sure how these were when they were new so I'm not sure if is normal or not. I tried to pull the plastic apart from the metal portion but couldn't with my hands.I had no way to pressure test it.I can also confirm that for the Oetiker clamps, the correct Oetiker part number is 16700007 which is 11.3 OPEN and 9.6 CLOSED. The clamps say 11.3 on the side of them.Now if I can only figure out how much engine oil I'm supposed to use. Manual indicates 2L. I put in 1.7 and it's at the "full mark" on the dipstick (not screwed in, just dipped) with the engine oil cold and sitting upright on a wheel chock. I'm tempted to put more in, but might run it and see what happens. I've read stories that going over can get the airbox full of oil.
Kev said, "And you're making assumptions. You're assuming swelling means it must eventually fail and that's not scientifically sound."I never made any such assumptions. I specifically said, there is no proof of imminent failure, until such a failure happens. I did say the fact that most filters swell indicates a problem. I do not assume all filters will eventually fail, however I wouldn't be surprised to learn that that is indeed the case.I'm not a fan boy of Todds, but I strongly suspect his claim that they are ticking time bombs is correct. I hope you don't get around to changing the filter on your v7III, that way you will be able to give us some actuall evidence of failure, if and when it happens to you.