what do I have to do to change my vent filter. im lookin to get a new one, but not sure where it is or how to do it. thanx






01 ds- stage 2, 22'' XCT's

 

If you have the stage 1 you probably dont run the stock airbox and snorkles.. if you DO run the stock snorkles then you dont have a crankcase vent, it actually plugs into the left snorkle up top and its discharge is reburned by the motor. If you DONT run the snorkles then on the right hand side of the motor just in front of the foot brake you will see a line that has a rubber black hose. Follow that to the end and you most likely have a K&N. If you do you dont need to replace it just clean it. Pick up a cleaner kit and your set. If there is Nothing and you dont run snorkles Get the K&N. I can PM you if you need on where to purchase it.

 

it is common for the end of the hose mudstud described to have a small K&N or Uni on it, and tucked up under the tank cover where the snorkels originally ran to. the raptor guys affix their breather filters in a similiar location, its convenient.
only trouble is that oil vapor condensus on this filter, and over time makes a mess in that area, causing sand and dust to stick too.

Ultimately what I've done is run the breather hose up around the cylinder like the stock, up over the intake manifold and around the carb, down the frame left of the carb towards the back, and follow the frame curve down and let the hose hang to drip to the ground just in front of the swingarm. Install an inline fuel filter somewhere in this hose to keep potential debris out of the motor in the event of a submergence in water, or whatever other catastrophy you may imagine.

I got the inline fuel filter idea from Majorecho, he has one on his 733. Its trick, the hose is easily hidden behind the framing and outa sight, it works great, and is maintenance free.

 

My filter is facing up and not hanging down do you think this is a problem?

 

we all had them facing up, but over time it just gets messy on the pleats, and eventually just bleads out and gets everywhere. it can take a while. some bikes blow oil more than others, and rding styles and areas can contribute - you're more likely to get oil out the breather on downhills, because that's when its easiest for the oil to get in front of the breather line on the stator cover due to its location. so you may be one of the lucky ones with no issues, or you may eventually decide you need to move it. Either way its no big deal, simple enough to clean, or simple enough to move - whatever strikes your fancy.

 

Thanks