22
AIR CLEANER
MODEL YEAR CHANGE
All 1997 model year motorcycles use a modified air cleaner
assembly. The new design increases serviceability.
REMOVAL
1
CAUTION
Do not run engine without filter element in place. Debris
could be drawn into the engine causing damage.
1. See Figure 19. Remove screw and nylon washer (1) on
top of air cleaner cover.
2. Remove screw and locknut (2) at rear of air cleaner cover.
3. See Figure 20. Remove cover (3) with attached filter box
(2) and filter (1).
4. See Figure 21. Remove backplate hoses.
a. Detach rear breather hose (4) from tee fitting (3).
b. Detach snorkel breather hose (2) at snorkel (1).
c. Remove hoses (2, 5) and tee fitting (3) from front
breather bolt (6).
d. On California models, slide fresh air hose from can-
ister through backplate.
5. See Figure 22. Remove two screws and snorkel plate.
6. Remove snorkel.
7. See Figure 23. Remove screw with spacer and gasket.
8. Remove backplate.
a. See Figure 24. Remove two bolts (1), washers (2)
and nuts (3).
b. Draw rear breather hose through backplate.
c. Remove front breather bolt. Detach backplate from
motorcycle.
9. If necessary, remove air cleaner support ring.
a. Detach breather hose from rear cylinder head
breather bolt.
b. Loosen rear bolt.
c. Slide air cleaner support ring upward and remove.
NOTE
Air cleaner support ring fits around breather bolts. Fitting on
rear breather bolt may not clear the frame if bolt removal is
attempted. Do not remove rear breather bolt unless abso-
lutely necessary.
Figure 19. Air Cleaner Cover
Figure 20. Inside of Air Cleaner Cover
Figure 21. Breather Hoses
1. Screw and nylon washer
2. Screw and locknut
5705
2
1
5883
2
1
4
3
1. Filter
2. Filter box
3. Cover
4. Rear mount
1. Snorkel
2. Snorkel breather
3. Tee fitting
4. Rear head breather
5. Front head breather
6. Front breather bolt
5
5881
4
2
1
3
6
To Next Page
Loading...
Need help?
General
