I got a Pro-design air filter and I am having problems with it. It seems that the clamp wont hold the filter on, it keeps slipping out when I tighten it up. Has anyone else had this problem? I had to cover the front of the filter with a rag for fear that the clamp wouldn't hold? Any pointers or help would be appreciated!!

 

I have the same issue on my Banshee. Try not tightening the clamp so much. Seems if you overtighten, it wants to slip off.

 

call prodesign they may be selling an updated version, they could maybe send a new clamp that is shaped better. they know it sucks, they rushed it.

 

I had the same problem on my pro filter setup.
I tried to keep the clamp tight, but as I found out, the bottom of the rubber filter lip was sqeezing out from under the clamp.

I was afraid to keep the clamp looser for fear it would come off while I was riding.

I think I found the cure.
I took the filter clamp off. I drilled 2 ,1/16 " holes through the bottom of the clamp, about 1 " apart.

I drilled the same holes into the bottom rubber lip of the air filter. With the filter sitting on my bench, rubber side up, I placed the clamp back on the rubber part off the filter. From the inside lip of the filter, I reached in and installed two 1/16" dia. by 3/16" long pop rivets through the holes. This keeps the bottom part of the clamp fastened to the rubber on the filter.

Works great, now when I put the filter on, the rubber can't slip out from under the clamp. I have checked twice to make sure I have no dust leaks, no problem.

Plus now, I don't have to over tighten the clamp.

 

I was not happy with my Pro Fliter either. Tom Burba at Pro Design said to send it back and he would send me another one. He said a few got machined incorrectly or something like that. Anyway, he's a good guy and I got the new one the next day. Seems to be fine now.