Airfilter and oilchange

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  1. Wahlstrom

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    Managed to get the gas tank off..

    Air filter looked kinda dirty to me. Is this normal after a season of riding? Or has it been there for years?
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    Also did an engine flush and gave it Motul 7100 oil and a performance KN oil filter
     
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    that's years old - guessing the engine oil was jet black too...
     
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    Actually the oil was new, but changed last season.. I changed it anyway..

    Perhaps I’ll get better mileage now

    The fuel gauge was on top of the red spot RES.. I could only put 11 litres in it..
     
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    Um... No offense, but your asking as a joke, right?
     
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    No..
    I’m new to MCs, so don’t know what to expect..
    Had it been a cars filter, then I would know..

    With that front position on a MC, I though perhaps pollen and dirt and other would get in the filter quicker than in a car..

    But now I know
     
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    Hi sorry about that... you should connect up with fellow countrymen - "Dutchy" on VFRD... fun guy and can help you out.

    Cheers
     
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    if your new K&N oil filter has a nut on the end, be warned, as those can fail and leak.
     
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    It has.. I’ll keep an eye out for leakage.. Thanks
     
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    it's been warned about on maNy bike forums.
     
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    You should consider replacing sooner rather than later.
     
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    Hi Wahlstrom, What is the trick to removing the fuel tank, I have been looking for instructions but cannot find any. Can I assume that the side fairings have to come off and then the bolt under the riders private bits?
     
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    Heed the advice on the K&N oil filter. For what it costs, I would change it right away with an OEM for now. You may decide for a different after market filter later when you gain a little more knowledge on bikes. But Mellow dude and Squirrelman are two of the more knowledgeable members here so heed their advice.

    That air filter is absolutely gross. Seeing that on a newly acquired bike is and indication of pretty bad neglect by the previous owner. Spend lots of time looking that bike over when you do your pre-ride checks. If something simply looks off to you, ask someone here. We will help where we can. Welcome to biker world. Once you have been here, you will be hooked.
     
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    10mm bolt under the seat..

    Fuel hose
    Connector for Fuel gauge
    Petcock wheel( Two Philips screws and remove)

    No need to remove fairings
     
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    there's a hollow sleeve on the tank retaining bolt that needs to be in exactly the right position sideways for the tank to lift off or on.
     
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    If you are just changing the air filter, the tank is designed to be lifted at an angle by undoing the 2 bolts up front by the steering head.
    Then you can lift the front of the tank and it will come up at an angle with the mount at the rear of the seat as a pivot hinge.. Typically I use a 2 x 2 piece of wood cut to the right length as a prop.
    Simple and easy... Then access to the screws on the airbox is easy to get at.

    :bruce2:
     
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    On a 3rd gen?
     
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    there is a funky square shaped allen looking tool in your tool kit on the third gen bikes, its designed to use as a tank prop. I never do, I just remove the 10 mm nut and bolt and fuel line along with the fuel gauge wire, its down on the right side of the bike, you will see it. That it it, walk away with tank and have a dogged out second hand tire to hold your pride and joy so you dont rest it on the petcock. End of job.
     
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