Did I Bite Off More Than I Can Chew???

[jthornton]

Doesn't sound like you need luck, you have skill. Taking the mirrors off and changing the air filter on a RT is not easy the first time. I tip my hat to anyone that can change the OEM air filter on a RT!

JT

 

[ulflyer]

I now understand why the guys in the service department want so much $$$$ for a seemingly simple air filter change!!!!! If you have large hands, you are in for a big surprise once you get under the tupperware. Every inch of space is utilized on the Spyder. REALLY!!! I performed the oil change yesterday, a feat I have accomplished a few times already. Afterwards, I had a meeting with "you-know-who", and decided to just switch out OEM air filter. I tackled that @!#%* task this afternoon. I am so glad I opted NOT to record the process. I came up with some very interesting and colorful words during the whole ordeal. Removing the tupperware was the easy part. Fitting my hands into places that were never meant to accommodate human hands (keep it clean) was never my intentions. Long story short, Oil change is done, new Air filter in place, my left hand is throbbing, AND...I have the mutual agreement from "you-know-who" that THIS will be the last time I have to endure such pain. Okay, so I had to play up the turmoil a little bit. It worked. Don't knock it!!
At any rate, the Spyder is ready for the road. AND in the near future, I will be transitioning to JT's system.:yes::yes: I can hardly contain my excitement at the thought of having to dive back under the tupperware. Oh joy. My only solace...I'm not spending an arm and a leg paying someone else to perform this install. I'm feeling pretty confident in my mechanical abilities as of late, and I'm feeling I can handle the airbox removal. Trust me, I will have pictures and more question for everyone. Wish me luck!!!

Question: how many miles on your '12 and how dirty was the filter? Reason I ask, on my previous '11, at 20K the filter was still clean and still on it when I traded at 32K.

 

[ValCruzSpyder]

Per the Operator's Guide...

Question: how many miles on your '12 and how dirty was the filter? Reason I ask, on my previous '11, at 20K the filter was still clean and still on it when I traded at 32K.

The Air Filter should be INSPECTED at 6,000 miles and REPLACED at 12,000 miles. I had over 14,000 miles on mine and it still looked brand new. Very little discoloration and a very faint engine smell. I probably could have put a number of more miles on that same filter, but after I took the Spyder apart...I decided to go ahead and swap it out. If you ever get the chance or wild hair to go after the "ever-elusive" RT Air Filter, you will understand why I didn't backtrack!!! Once you've committed yourself to opening that Pandora's Box, there's no turning back!!
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