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changing air filter - easy ?
« on: 01 June 2012, 08:26:22 pm »
planning on changing the oil, filter and putting in a mag drain plug this weekend, and that got me thinking (yes, i know that's dangerous !)
i would doubt that the air filter has been changed recently and could probably do with being replaced.
is it an easy thing to replace ?
don't mind a bit of work, but would prefer not to have to remove the tank ifi can help it.
thanks :)

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Re: changing air filter - easy ?
« Reply #1 on: 01 June 2012, 09:54:19 pm »
It's not difficult................once you've removed the tank 

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Re: changing air filter - easy ?
« Reply #2 on: 02 June 2012, 11:14:45 am »
Air filter is easy enough to replace, easier than the oil filter in my opinion... or at least that was the case with my adventures...

It's located underneath the fuel tank, just in front of the battery :)

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Re: changing air filter - easy ?
« Reply #3 on: 16 June 2012, 12:11:35 am »
Yep, if memory serves, undo one bolt, prop up the tank carefully on a piece of wood then do the necessary.
If you have a carb Fazer, I hope you have a K&N filter to liberate the midrange?
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Re: changing air filter - easy ?
« Reply #4 on: 16 June 2012, 02:03:45 am »
NO propping, take tank off, then procede  :eek
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Re: changing air filter - easy ?
« Reply #5 on: 16 June 2012, 08:00:07 am »
yea tank off jobbie....be carefull not to trap the two breather pipes when re-fitting.and to make the job a little easier wait until the tanks nearly empty  ;)
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Re: changing air filter - easy ?
« Reply #6 on: 16 June 2012, 05:25:59 pm »
Tank OFF , easy job

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Re: changing air filter - easy ?
« Reply #7 on: 16 June 2012, 06:20:20 pm »
Easy and the manual is in the forum somewhere.

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Re: changing air filter - easy ?
« Reply #8 on: 16 June 2012, 06:23:50 pm »
thanks for the replies :)
was hoping not to have to remove the tank, but looks like i have little option.
k&n on order :D