Is it normal for the air filter to be wet with oil?

[simonbbt]

Had the lid off the airbox the other day and noticed the filter and box had light oil on them - is this normal for a standard filter or should it be dry?

 

[BajaRon]

You don't say what year/model Spyder you're riding. But no, there should be no oil residue in the airbox. A common problem (poor engineering) but easily fixed in the V-Twin models. Less of a problem in the 1330.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

You don't say what year/model Spyder you're riding. But no, there should be no oil residue in the airbox. A common problem (poor engineering) but easily fixed in the V-Twin models. Less of a problem in the 1330.

:agree: . There are a number of Vids that will show you the easy fix... the tube that GOES INTO the Air box from the engine needs to have a small FUEL type filter on it (IT CAN BE A CHEAP AND CLEAR FILTER) then attach to bottom air box fitting... Good luck... Mike :thumbup:

 

[BajaRon]

Post #9 in this thread...

https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?125583-Oil-in-998cc-air-box&highlight=catch+can

 

[305dream]

I'm going to try to get some of that foam sent my way.