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Rahul,
Thats a wondefully written DIY, i have some queries which i will post below but first a special thanks to you  , i kept pestering you but finally a brilliant thread is up here. |
Thanks & sorry for taking so much time..
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Query time now:
1. I dont have a 8mm T spanner right now (will get that shortly), last time i opened the air filter box i did that using a plier and it was comfy to do so but time consuming. Will the plier damage those nuts?
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You can do it with a plier as well but incase the teeth slip over the bolts, it would damage its head & in the worst case u might not be able to remove it with a T-spanner as well.
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2. In the cleaning DIY, you squeezed that foam filter hard to remove dust along with kerosene but in caution you mentioned that ":Caution: Do not twist & squeeze the foam air filter as it will damage it.", am a bit confused here.
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There is a difference between 'squeezing' & 'twisting & squeezing'. The latter may tear the foam filter. Just fold it & squeeze it hard. Do not twist it & squeeze like clothes when washed with hands.
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3. I have a small vaccuum cleaner cum reverse vaccuum funtion (blower) with it, will it work or i have to tap it on my hands? Cant we spray Kerosene on black mesh filters too?
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Yes u can use the blower function of the vacuum cleaner.
Kerosene is more viscous (to be precise oily) than petrol. Also it is comparatively less volatile. So getting rid of the remnants of the dirty kerosene consumes more time. Not only this removing it fully isnt possible. When the bike is turned on after fitting the air filter back, it can also enter the engine from the intake alongwith air & Iam sure u wouldnt want kerosene or Diesel burning in your chamber which would deposit soot wherever possible.
Whereas petrol evaporates instantly & even if it enters your engine it wont harm it.
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Today i got 2nd service done and he adjusted CO alongwith cleaning of air filters (last cleaning done 1500 kms back), theres a lot of diff in how smoothly my bike behaves now, is cleaning air filter that important?
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Yes air filter cleaning is a very important ritual just like engine oil change. Fresh engine oil & a clean air filter instantly changes the behavior of the engine. I was actually wondering if i was riding my bike after the cleaning process.
A dirty air filter would restrict the air flow to some extent thereby effectively changing the tune of the engine. Over a prolonged period of usage the air entering from the intake may also consist of dust trapped in the filter.
It should be cleaned once 1500-2000 kms. More frequently if the riding conditions are dusty. My riding conditions are very very dusty & i happen to clean it every 300-400kms atmost.
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Whats the cost of this entire air filter kit (Foam one)?
Thanks, a lot of Q's from my side though so double thanks  |
The air filter kit consists of the foam type air filter & the black colored frame. It costs around Rs 90 & is advisable to replace every 10000 kms.