TURBO OWNERS: WATCH YOUR AIR FILTER

[Dochands]

Rode my bike 50 miles on the turnpike to the dealer to get some electrical problems checked out and apparently between here and there the turbo filter fell off. Misunderstood and thought they had lost my Outerwears cover but nope its the whole unit. :gaah:

Its only held on by a band clamp so I doubt I am the only one this has happened too. There is a lot of road construction here. Always. So I can only surmise a rock or bump tossed it off. I left it at the dealer because we both agreed that riding it with any dirt and rocks coming into it was a bad idea.

Hope to get a replacement Monday when I call Hi Performance but thought any turbo owner should be aware that this is probably a weak link in the otherwise good design.

 

[docdoru]

Its only held on by a band clamp so I doubt I am the only one this has happened too.

You're not: http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showpost.php?p=223291&postcount=102 :gaah:

 

[Raptor]

This happenns to many K&N kits as well. It's a cheap way to attach a very expensive filter and I don't understand why they have not figured that out yet. Sorry to hear it hands. I was calling you Doc, but obviously there is already a Doc!!

Anyway, sorry it happened. Hope you get back on the road soon. BTW, did they find the cause of the electrical problem?

 

[dave01]

Mine stays on the garrett turbo on the bike good with just the clamp, but many others have drilled 3 small holes at 12, 4 and 8 o'clock positions thru the clamp, filter and the lip of the turbo and installed small sheet metal screws. This has held up to 217 mph on the bikes, so it should work on the spyder setup as well.

 

[Dochands]

Screws occurred to me. Might ask them to machine the holes for me.

 

[NancysToy]

I'd personally use fine-thread machine screws (more threads to hold), into the turbo neck. Don't forget the Loctite. Better yet, use small bolts with safety wire tabs, and safety wire the bolts to each other.

 

[Raptor]

I'd personally use fine-thread machine screws (more threads to hold), into the turbo neck. Don't forget the Loctite. Better yet, use small bolts with safety wire tabs, and safety wire the bolts to each other.

Now you are talking! That rascal won't get away again if you do that! :thumbup:

 

[Dochands]

Needs to come off for cleaning or I'd weld the damn thing on. lol

 

[altonk]

i;m keeping a close eye on mine

 

[Firefly]

i;m keeping a close eye on mine

From the looks of your signature line it already came off!!! :roflblack:

Gotta update that pic bro.....:thumbup:

 

[altonk]

this afternoon when i get home

 

[Dochands]

Getting a new filter sent. Apparently they redesigned the housing with a ridge and they are sending me that to pop on.

 

[altonk]

I found a K&N filter part number

RU-5163

And a cover

RU-5163DK
That fits the aerocharger
The initial fit is loose but the base is pliable enough that after tightening the band clamp it stays on good and tight
It's larger than the one they ship but still fits well in the space

The one they ship with the turbo is a little undersized and wants to slip off

I'm gonna pick up a t bolt clamp for it too Worm screw clamps are very unreliable

 

[AMTJIM]

Metal tape found in muffler/exhaust repair and other areas of an autoparts store makes a good shim. Heat wise, I had to shim my slip joint gasket when I made my exhaust tip.

 

[Dochands]

You guys have to jerryrig everything. lol

The Outerwear filter fits like a glove. How much is the K & N?

 

[altonk]

$36.00 for the filter
$33.00 for the cover

 

[clueless]

I'm gonna pick up a t bolt clamp for it too Worm screw clamps are very unreliable

yep :thumbup: T-Bolt clamps are the way to go. when I had a 300 hp Hayabusa turbo I attached the KN Filter with the TBOLT instead. you can crank down on them. the worm screw clamps suck for anything serious. you just can get the same tightness as a T-Clamp... plus the tclamps dont ruin your rubber gasket by digging into it. they are smooth banded.

 

[Arthur---Mexico]

Drilling the holes is easy. Just get out your Black and Decker 1" (one inch) portable drill and chuck a 5/32" drill bit in it and you'll drill all the holes you want.

You wrote: Might ask them to machine the holes for me.[/QUOTE]

 

[Dochands]

They weren't too hot on the idea of anyone drilling holes.

The Outerwear filter cover with the custom setup charge was $24 I believe. Have to check my invoice.

 

[Dochands]

Also Arthur....

Thinking of buying a house soon in the Colonial Highlands. Nice to know there is a Spyder owner a couple hours away. LOL