Just changed the fuel filter , man was that hard to get offwith penetrating oil day before took me about 40 mins , the only part rusty was the threaded joint .I think it would be a good idea to change this at least once a year as the longer it is on the tougher it will be to get it off.My 90 sse can only be replaced if I replace the lines as well.Once I got it off it took 2 min to put it on.Just a suggestion for the 10 - 15 bucks it costs.

I have found the filters are easier to change if you hold the fitting on the fuel line still and use the wrenches to spin the filter. This assumes that the 00+ models have the same setup as the older.

The in is a quick disconnect but the out is the same,its still worth it to change out earlier than needed for the price as if it gets real rusty you could jeopardize the line just my thought.