Stelvio NTX Fuel Filter Upgrade

[leafman60]

Check this out from Dave Richardson and Moto Int'l-

http://www.motointernational.com/service/ntxfuel

[AZRider]

Does anyone have the Stelvio fuel filter information? Sadly, the Moto International website is gone, and I hesitate to bother Dave for this.

[severely]

WIX 33032

[pyoungbl]

As I recall, the MI kit was just an all metal filter and a bit of fuel injection rated hose...with a couple clamps.  That WIX number looks familiar so it's just a matter of getting the correct hose and some good clamps.  Pay particular attention to the clamps.  The normal big box screw type clamps won't give even clamping pressure on small diameter hoses and they frequently have steel screws (not stainless steel).  Check with a magnet.  I recommend Oetiker clamps for this job.  https://www.amazon.com/s?k=oetiker+ear+clamps&gclid=Cj0KCQiA0NfvBRCVARIsAO4930noEJpDdnxOpRC2oZBLfWkrvh_m10CrFev8AJhEyIeFOrQjJS_ekvIaAjtFEALw_wcB&hvadid=234014270858&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9008590&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t3&hvqmt=e&hvrand=646646538351598991&hvtargid=kwd-302233039165&hydadcr=954_9642223&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_8q6get8ivu_e

Peter Y.

[AZRider]

Thanks, Guys!
My O'Reilly was able to cross reference WIX 33032 to something they can get today, I'll post what it was once I confirm that it fits.
A little peering around with the scope shows that I've got one of the all-plastic filters now, so (I think) less of a bursting risk than the half-and-half filters, but still worth changing.
I have a supply of EFI-rated stainless screw-type hose clamps (with the protruding ears for the tension screws, not screw cuts in the band), but Jim Hamlin made me an Oetiker believer when I worked for him. If O'Reilly doesn't have them, I may wait to get the Oetikers to do the job.

[AZRider]

My local O’Reilly cross referenced the WIX and the Baldwin mentioned as an alternative on GuzziTech to an ACDelco that says both GF61 and 854583 on the box. It fit perfectly.

I stuck with the original accordion tube. I found that the fuel injection type hose clamps would not get a good seal on the thin plastic hose. I used an Oetiker clamp and it worked on the first try. It’s the 11.3mm (before crimping) size.  You can get ten packs from Motion Pro through your motorcycle shop, or in the assortment pack of “Dorman OE Solutions” brand at auto parts stores.