Comrade Posted July 18, 2011 Posted July 18, 2011 Didnt have much on yestersday due to rain so decided to fettle with bike, air filter was my objective, however discovered its buried beneath fuel tank, so i start removing fairings , removed fasten bolt to frame. Then it occurred to me i was gonna have disconnect fuel line, ah stuck now.Reason im stuck is getting to fuel line is a pain and im not sure when i disconnect it and clamp it shut im gonna end up with a airlock or so other horrible disease..Seems bit drastic action for a simple check up Quote
Fozzie Posted July 18, 2011 Posted July 18, 2011 Removing the air box as I recall did not involve removing the fuel line (ive had 2 of these)Take the tank off, it makes things so much easier! Just unhinge it and prop it up, then get to work.Does it have a fuel tap? If so, switch it to OFF and run the bike dry, then remove the tank fully and have a play. I could do it in under 30 minutes I think. A Haynes manual will be a great help to you Quote
Comrade Posted July 18, 2011 Author Posted July 18, 2011 ta fozzie! il have a look, i got a feeling it aint been changed since day one, so im expecting all sorts of dead animals in there, can you wash these filters? Quote
Colin the Bear Posted July 18, 2011 Posted July 18, 2011 If it's a paper one , no. Hoover it out, or replace. You really need a manual. Quote
Fozzie Posted July 18, 2011 Posted July 18, 2011 From memory it has a metal gauze on top of a foam filter...Would I wash it? Nope though you can if you want, i'd buy the one from DNA. The DNA performance filter doesnt require mods to the carbs and I noticed a lovely increase in acceleration and improved smoothness on mine.Though mine was a 2003 with: A devil exhaust, iridium plugs, DNA air filter and uprated jets, bigger front sprocket and tada. I had a 90mph 125 capable of holding 70mph at 9000rpm as opposed to 11,000 rpm. Quote
Comrade Posted July 18, 2011 Author Posted July 18, 2011 something ive discovered, why do i need to put oil in air filter? Quote
Fozzie Posted July 18, 2011 Posted July 18, 2011 Air filter oil or grease its called... Its not actually engine oil or anything like that!A dry filter isnt as good. A wet well oiled filter helps the foam act more like a membrane. Strong enough to hold onto dirt, weak enough to allow air flowing in to pass through. Does this help? Quote
Comrade Posted July 18, 2011 Author Posted July 18, 2011 cheers chaps, il get some air filter oil /grease when i replace filter, i have a feeling its never been replaced and it approaching 19k miles Quote
Bogof Posted July 18, 2011 Posted July 18, 2011 If it's a paper one , no. Hoover it out, or replace. You really need a manual. I tried a manual in my airbox. Couldn't get all the screws back in. Quote
Comrade Posted July 19, 2011 Author Posted July 19, 2011 dont suppose light spray wd40 will do for filter ? Quote
Fozzie Posted July 20, 2011 Posted July 20, 2011 dont suppose light spray wd40 will do for filter ? Just get a new one, WD40 gets rid of moisture and drys the thing out. So spraying it on your filter might not be the best idea. If you must, take it off, scrub it, let it soak, scrub some more, dry it out, grease it, re-install.But buying a new one is easier! Quote
Comrade Posted July 20, 2011 Author Posted July 20, 2011 oh defo buying new one foz, but will new one be pre greased? Quote
Fozzie Posted July 20, 2011 Posted July 20, 2011 oh defo buying new one foz, but will new one be pre greased? I've never had one that came not greased so I reckon you will be ok!If your hands feel greasy and you feel the need to wash them after then you have a greased filter Quote
Comrade Posted July 20, 2011 Author Posted July 20, 2011 oo love getting me mits greasy ! cheers everyone ya all been great help Quote
Bogof Posted July 20, 2011 Posted July 20, 2011 cheers everyone ya all been great help I was? Damn! Quote
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