air filter change

[napper39]

iv got a k n filter to put in what side would be best to take the pnnnels off to get to the air box.from siting on the bike left or right?thanks. and how does the top of the air box come off ,are they like cars where they have snap like thinges you lift up.or is there screws.:dontknow::2thumbs::chat:

 

[DietitianBill]

It pulls out the right side but you'll be :gaah:and :cus: a whole lot during the whole process. I don't think there was much engineering going on when they designed the air box for service.

 

[boborgera]

It pulls out the right side but you'll be :gaah:and :cus: a whole lot during the whole process. I don't think there was much engineering going on when they designed the air box for service.

:agree:They could have designed it a little better ,but i think they just used an air box off of one their snowmobiles.
When i took mine apart there was a label on it dated 2005.:dontknow:

 

[NancysToy]

Top of the airbox is held on by six or eight clips. Sorry I don't remember how many, I just unclip them until I run out...LOL. You may also have to remove some hoses. Bottom is held on by screws into the throttle body. You may be able to slide out the old filter and slide in the new without totally removing the top from the Spyder.

 

[napper39]

thanks all the help right side and hope to pull out with out removing too much .im ready to :yikes: and##$%$#@####&%$###.:shocked:

 

[Bozzzz]

How often should the air filter be changed?

 

[murphybrown]

How often should the air filter be changed?

I reallllly am NOT the person to answer this ?. But will share my experience. I put a KN filter on Ms Spyder at my first oil change. When I had the 12k service yesterday..the Spyder tech said your air filter is sooo clean...something special you do? Said nope and I live on 1/4 mile dirt road that I travel all the time...hmmmm he said need to check more into these KN's...

 

[boborgera]

How often should the air filter be changed?

18 Thousand miles still looks new, I don't know when the book says to replace it,:dontknow: Like i do on all my vehicle's i just replace them when they get dirty,
But first i try to blow it out with my air compressor.

 

[WackyDan]

I reallllly am NOT the person to answer this ?. But will share my experience. I put a KN filter on Ms Spyder at my first oil change. When I had the 12k service yesterday..the Spyder tech said your air filter is sooo clean...something special you do? Said nope and I live on 1/4 mile dirt road that I travel all the time...hmmmm he said need to check more into these KN's...

K&N's and other copies are pretty much the worse filter you can put on a vehicle. They do indeed let a lot more dirt through versus a traditional paper filter...

The debate will rage after that statement I'm sure.:sour:

It comes down to your personal choice and whether you think the expense of a $7.00 paper filter (non-BRP from Napa) is too much compared to the K&N over time and if you accept that you will have more gunk sucked through your throttle bodies, etc.

Keep in mind I say this as a Spyder owner who has the Kewl Metal Intake with the K&N filter. I have another foam prefilter over the K&N as extra insurance... Because the K&N just isn't going to catch as much as a paper filter will. I would use a paper on the intake if I could cross reference the K&N to one.

As to cleaning your K&N...DO it. I do mine every oil change at about 4000 to 4500 miles. It may look clean to you, but trust me... it isn't.

 

[Beon1]

K&N

Hey Napper ,If the cover is not loose you probably missed a clip on the front side . 2 or 3 are hidden there. It will slide to the right . I have a K&N also. Don't forget the hose. You will find it a breeze Napper. I didn't feel any difference after putting on the K&N but maybe my mileage went up.

 

[napper39]

thanks agin my brothers ill get it on one way or the other,im waiting for a cooler day to jump in and fight it.:2thumbs::chat:

 

[JNRIII]

K&N install.

thanks agin my brothers ill get it on one way or the other,im waiting for a cooler day to jump in and fight it.:2thumbs::chat:

Can you let me know what panels you had to remove to open the airbox to replace the filter / Did you havr to remove any hoses or anything else ?? Thanks john

 

[capt.jim]

Careful with the clips, 2 or 3 always fall out of the bottom piece as I try to work the lid out and end up down around the motor somewhere, have to take a flashlight and fish them out.

 

[vtspyder]

Remove both side panels. Remove the top panel (2 push pins under seat and 2 screws in the trunk)Panel slides out towards the back. Disconnect the hose on the front right of the airbox lid. Release all the clips. Remove the lid out of the right side and here's a tip; Whe sliding the airbox out of the ride side it's going to hang on the velocity stacks above the throttle bodies. Stick you fingers (left hand) in under the lid on the left side while pulling it out towards the right. You will feel the stacks. Just lift up gently with your finger tips and it will slide right out. Remember to lift the left side when putting it back in.:thumbup:

 

[arntufun]

A nice guy made videos to show you how to do this !!!!!!! :thumbup:

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...yder-Breakdown-Arntufun-Style-Updated-Version

 

[kevorama]

K&N's and other copies are pretty much the worse filter you can put on a vehicle. They do indeed let a lot more dirt through versus a traditional paper filter...

The debate will rage after that statement I'm sure.:sour:

It comes down to your personal choice and whether you think the expense of a $7.00 paper filter (non-BRP from Napa) is too much compared to the K&N over time and if you accept that you will have more gunk sucked through your throttle bodies, etc.

Keep in mind I say this as a Spyder owner who has the Kewl Metal Intake with the K&N filter. I have another foam prefilter over the K&N as extra insurance... Because the K&N just isn't going to catch as much as a paper filter will. I would use a paper on the intake if I could cross reference the K&N to one.

As to cleaning your K&N...DO it. I do mine every oil change at about 4000 to 4500 miles. It may look clean to you, but trust me... it isn't.

You can't run a paper filter if you have Ram Air Induction on your bike. The excessive force that the air comes in will shred a paper filter. I use the Green filter for that reason.

 

[Tx web rider]

remove the 2 black panels with can-am on them

open frunk remove the piece that covers the fuze box

remove the 2 screws holding the center piece and lift seat remove the 2 plastic rivets remove center section by pulling to the rear

you can get all the air box clips at this point but large hands need the front left frunk side piece removed for access this is done 1 screw rear 3 plastic rivets pull forward