MAINTENANCE
2.23
AIRFILTERPRE-FILTERSERVICE
Itisrecommendedthattheairfilterandprefilterbereplaced
annually. When riding in extremely dusty conditions re-
placement will be required more often.
The pre filter should be cleaned before each ride, using the
following procedure.
1. Lift up on the rear of the seat.
2. Pull the seat back and free of the tabs. NOTE: When
reinstallingseat,makesuretheslotsintheseatengage
the tabs in the fuel tank.
3. Remove clips (6) from airbox cover and removecover.
Inspect thegasket. It shouldadheretightlytothecover
and seal all the way around.
4. Loosen clamp and remove air filter assembly.
Cleaning
5. Slip the pre-filter element off of main element. Clean
the pre filter with high flash point solvent, followed by
hot soapy water .
6. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
7. Inspect element for tears or damage.
8. Apply foam filter oil or clean engine oil and squeeze
until excess oil is removed.
9. Inspect main element and replace if necessary. If the
filter has been soaked with fuel or oil it must be
replaced.
Installation
10. Reinstall pre-filter element over main filter. Be surethe
element covers entire surface of main filter without
folds, creases, or gaps.
11. Install air box cover and secure with clips.
NOTE: Apply a small amount of general purpose grease
to the sealing edges of the filter before reinstalling.
8. Reinstall pre-filter in main filter. Replace mainfilter
as required.
Gasket
Cover
Pre-filter
Main Element