oil tank strainer, air filter, adjust valves

[project.618]

Hi folks , since the spyder is difficult disassemble & reassemble I have 3 questions I have 16,000 miles on my 2012 RTS . Does the oil tank strainer with regular oil changes ever get real dirty or clogged? does the air filter get dirty quickly with highway driving? Do the valves really need to be adjusted ? and at how many miles?

 

[Chupaca]

Hard to say..!!

I do all my own work but can tell you I'm at 18,000 miles on valves and they are fine. I did change the air filtering system recently and the filter in the stock box was still good and we ryde mostly backroads. I have cleaned the oil tank screen and found nothing. It is a choice and how comfortable you are with how your machine is running. The screen and air filter are easy enough and if you go with the K&N air filter you'll be good for 50,000 miles. Valves are the major work and expense. Brp did change the schedule but you have to decide...:thumbup: