air filters
My dealer convinced me to order a set of these over priced filters for my bike when it had about 35000 miles on it. We where planning on a tune up. When I picked up the bike he handed me a paper bag with two filter boxes in it. I asked why he didn't use them. He did, put the new ones in but said I should keep the old ones because they really weren't that dirty! I'd check the filters to see if you really need them before ordering them. You might try to cross reference them with one of the major filter manufactures, like WIX or Fram. Check at your local napa store, they can cross it for you. Jason
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In a message dated 11/5/00 2:56:09 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You might try to cross reference them with one of the major filter manufactures, like WIX or Fram. Considering the low number of units in existence, it is unrealistic to think they are going to make an air filter to fit the GTS.
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Charlie, I believe that the Amsoil air filter deal fell through. The price/unit ended up being too high or something. Kevin Hawkins // Greensboro, NC [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/~raddboy Y2K Kawasaki ZRX1100 // '93 Yamaha GTS1000 -Original Message- From: Charlie Dornsife [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, September 18, 2000 6:05 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: Air filters Does anyone know what ever happened with the custom air filters for the GTS? It was an item about this time last year but I have been off-list since and would like to get one if possible. Charlie D 94GTS1K-A
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I'm looking for a part number for the air filters on the GTS. My local dear is asking $34.00 for each cartridge. These guys have always treated me well, but that price seems a bit high to me. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for everyone's help! Dave, 93 GTS Fresno CA.
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I just paid $57 for a pair but I'm sure better deals can be had on-line... Kev --- Dave Morrow [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm looking for a part number for the air filters on the GTS. My local dear is asking $34.00 for each cartridge. These guys have always treated me well, but that price seems a bit high to me. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for everyone's help! Dave, 93 GTS Fresno CA. __ Do You Yahoo!? Get Yahoo! Mail - Free email you can access from anywhere! http://mail.yahoo.com/
Re: Easiest Way To Change Air Filters
Mike, The only way that I know off to safely replace air filters is to take both side of the engine plastic off, including top and bottom. It sounds like a big task but after you've done it once you'll be able to do it blind folded in 5 minutes. Just be careful to remove all the screws so as not to crack or break the plastic. There's a gas vent hose on "gray glove compartment" you have to disconnect in order to remove it, it will become obvious once you do it. After you've removed the plastic body parts you will see the top of the airbox (black square looking thing). It is held down with 10-12 Philips head screws. Remove those, pull the top off and you will see the two filters which you will change out. I've replaced mine with individual KNs, they work great and there's no need for that huge air box occupying all that space. While there, change your spark plugs, they should be replaced once a year for good measure, even though mine looked brand spanking new after a year's use. The whole task should not take more then one hour. Hope this helps you George the wrench - Original Message - From: Mike [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, May 27, 2000 7:38 PM Subject: Easiest Way To Change Air Filters GTS Brothers: What's the easiest way to get to and replace the air filters? I.e., I'd like to take off as few body pieces and parts as possible. I've never done it and I don't have a manual. Any help from the more mechanically gifted GTSer's would be greatly appreciated. Also, how long should a set of quality spark plugs last? (I'm preparing for a 10 day adventure and today I installed new rubber, changed the oil filter, replaced the brake fluid, and I replaced the chain and sprockets a couple of months ago.) Thanks again! Mike Cordon '94 GTS _ NetZero - Defenders of the Free World Click here for FREE Internet Access and Email http://www.netzero.net/download/index.html
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In a message dated 5/28/2000 7:09:07 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: While there, change your spark plugs, they should be replaced once a year for good measure, even though mine looked brand spanking new after a year's use. The whole task should not take more then one hour. Hope this helps you George the wrench Do you use OEM brand plugs? Have you or has any body out there tried a platinum or split fire replacements that last longer? Ken Swartz
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In a message dated 5/28/2000 7:09:07 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I've replaced mine with individual KNs, they work great and there's no need for that huge air box occupying all that space. By the why what is the K N part number that you use? Ken
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The only way that I know off to safely replace air filters is to take both side of the engine plastic off, including top and bottom. It sounds like a big task but after you've done it once you'll be able to do it blind folded in 5 minutes. Just be careful to remove all the screws so as not to crack or break the plastic. There's a gas vent hose on "gray glove compartment" you have to disconnect in order to remove it, it will become obvious once you do it. George neglected to say that in order to get the top cover off you'll also have to remove the gas cap, so: (from the manual) 1. Take off the seat. 2. Open the fuel filler lid and remove the gas cap 3. There are 6 screws holding the top cover: (2 under the seat, 2 under the fuel filler lid, and 2 at the front, kind of under the handle bars) Remove them all. 4. Lift up the top cover and remove the drain hose that goes into the rubber fitting around the gas tank filler neck. 5. Remove the top cover set aside (I keep all the different screws together for each section in small cups). 6. Replace the gas cap. 7. Remove the screws that hold the inner panels and remove them. (on the right panel, you have to take the Reservoir tank lid off first and then you'll find another screw under it holding the right side panel on. There are 3 screws in each inner panel. 8. Disconnect the running light/turn signal couplers on either side (below the handgrips in the side panels). 9. Remove the side cowlings (there is a hook under each that hooks the panel to the frame) After you have removed all of the screws on each side, look in from the back (seat end) and you'll see the hook. Don't break it off when you pull the cowling off. That should get you to the point where things are open enough to get to the air cleaner housing. Henry, George's assistant. After you've removed the plastic body parts you will see the top of the airbox (black square looking thing). It is held down with 10-12 Philips head screws. Remove those, pull the top off and you will see the two filters which you will change out. I've replaced mine with individual KNs, they work great and there's no need for that huge air box occupying all that space. While there, change your spark plugs, they should be replaced once a year for good measure, even though mine looked brand spanking new after a year's use. The whole task should not take more then one hour. Hope this helps you George the wrench - Original Message - From: Mike [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, May 27, 2000 7:38 PM Subject: Easiest Way To Change Air Filters GTS Brothers: What's the easiest way to get to and replace the air filters? I.e., I'd like to take off as few body pieces and parts as possible. I've never done it and I don't have a manual. Any help from the more mechanically gifted GTSer's would be greatly appreciated. Also, how long should a set of quality spark plugs last? (I'm preparing for a 10 day adventure and today I installed new rubber, changed the oil filter, replaced the brake fluid, and I replaced the chain and sprockets a couple of months ago.) Thanks again! Mike Cordon '94 GTS _ NetZero - Defenders of the Free World Click here for FREE Internet Access and Email http://www.netzero.net/download/index.html
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Stock's what I use. The rest's a lot of hype.maybe :-) As for the KN part number, it's all buried under plastic right now. Next time I'll strip her I'll let you know. George the old fashion - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2000 5:01 AM Subject: Re: Easiest Way To Change Air Filters In a message dated 5/28/2000 7:09:07 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: While there, change your spark plugs, they should be replaced once a year for good measure, even though mine looked brand spanking new after a year's use. The whole task should not take more then one hour. Hope this helps you George the wrench Do you use OEM brand plugs? Have you or has any body out there tried a platinum or split fire replacements that last longer? Ken Swartz _ NetZero - Defenders of the Free World Click here for FREE Internet Access and Email http://www.netzero.net/download/index.html
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I use the platinums, had to order from CompA. I've heard the splitfires are snake-oil and got in trouble with the feds... (well, the trade commission...) I don't think that the platinums are any better performing than standard plugs (when both are new), just longer lasting, IMHO!!! Kev PS what happened to our Amsoil Air filters? __ Do You Yahoo!? Kick off your party with Yahoo! Invites. http://invites.yahoo.com/
air filters
What happened to the Amsoil air filter?. I did the next best thing, I used uni filter foam and just glued it into the stock filter frame,no problems so far just a little more intake noise.
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Funny, I did the same thing ;-) and I was abou the ask the same question. Richard Christopher Caputo wrote: What happened to the Amsoil air filter?. I did the next best thing, I used uni filter foam and just glued it into the stock filter frame,no problems so far just a little more intake noise.
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PS what happened to our Amsoil Air filters? Jon Crisler was working on them. But I haven't seen a post from him in a couple of months! Regards, Henry S. Winokur 94 GTS1000, AMA, MRF, MD/MSF Certified Instructor West Bethesda, MD
Easiest Way To Change Air Filters
GTS Brothers: What's the easiest way to get to and replace the air filters? I.e., I'd like to take off as few body pieces and parts as possible. I've never done it and I don't have a manual. Any help from the more mechanically gifted GTSer's would be greatly appreciated. Also, how long should a set of quality spark plugs last? (I'm preparing for a 10 day adventure and today I installed new rubber, changed the oil filter, replaced the brake fluid, and I replaced the chain and sprockets a couple of months ago.) Thanks again! Mike Cordon '94 GTS
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I am in the Market for some filters too... Please keep me informed. Joerg -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: CZERNS [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Gesendet am: Dienstag, 5. Oktober 1999 00:43 An: Multiple recipients of list Betreff: Re: Even more news about GTS Air Filters You could include me in a future order. I was hoping some manufacturer would make a reusable filter for the GTS. Thanks for your effort! Tom Czerniak - Original Message - From: Crisler, Jon [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 04, 1999 4:46 PM Subject: Even more news about GTS Air Filters Once I can get a used sample of a GTS air filter, I will complete the request and send it to AMSOIL. They will then provide me with a price quote. Obviously, the more people that want it, the lower the cost. As for the style of air filter, it is a reusable two stage filter that is similar in concept to the KN Filterchargers. You can wash it and reoil it, and it has an almost unlimited lifespan. It is also supposed to filter better than conventional filters, able to extract smaller dirt particles. This leads to longer engine life, longer oil life and less wear. It will also be an exact replacement for the stock filter, no air box mods required. NetZero - We believe in a FREE Internet. Shouldn't you? Get your FREE Internet Access and Email at http://www.netzero.net/download/index.html
