Sunday, Jun 21, 2015 at 18:08
Stromster
Is that V Strom related?
The
Water Watch works different to a filter and the two should not be considered and judged against each other.
The WW warns of
water suddenly being present and you can then do something about it's presence.
In most OE filters with a
water sensors, they are merely a
water "level" sensor and will warn if
water gets to a certain level. However, the
water may be there for 6 months or more before it accumulates to the level of warning. This method does little for preventing
water presence from microscopically finding it's way into the fuel system.
The WW also does not stop
water, or filter, it merely warns when it is there in very small concentrations, ie before trouble begins to manifest itself.
An additional filter (with dewatering capabilities) may not warn of
water presence or it's sudden appearance in the fuel lines, (you should check frequently). What the additional filter then does is try to eliminate to a bowl, any
water which is leaving the tank.
This filter may also begin to restrict with heavy
water presence and warn you via Poor performance. All this then should be happening before the OE filter systems of warning.
Looking at each item and EXACTLY what they provide in warning, performance and filtering, or not, requires serious consideration before choosing what you want.
If you want warning and additional filtering then the product you choose should do both. Many do not do both.
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Follow Up By: Stromster - Sunday, Jun 21, 2015 at 18:55
Sunday, Jun 21, 2015 at 18:55
yes
Ross owned a highly modified Wee Strom at the time of joining this site, have since moved on to KTM 950/990 (on my second).
You are also right in that's there is lots to consider , but it is interesting to note that I have poised the above question (re dashlight activation) on various forums and as yet have had not one first hand instance of such an event occurring.
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Follow Up By: Ross M - Monday, Jun 22, 2015 at 10:00
Monday, Jun 22, 2015 at 10:00
I have a K8 Vstrom DL1000. Good bike all round.
If no one responded they may not have had sufficient
water in there but the
water may be there and providing microscopic
water into the system, depending on OE filter quality and performance.
I have a pre filter which is a dewatering fuel filter with bowl of course. All as an additional precaution.
Cheers
Ross
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