When I had my 2011 model I used to thread the rubber spikes on the filter through the holes and then grab the end with a pair of pliers and stretch the rip über spike a little while pushing the sensor in, there is a small ridge on the rubber spike that holds the sensor in place, when it is stretched through the hole and released the ridge should be visible indicating that the sensor is in
Thanks, maybe I am doing it wrong. I have been assuming that you had to force the sensor (hard plastic) into the rubber base. It sounds like you are saying that the 2 rubber spikes do the actual "holding in place". That doesn't seem right to me though. When I remove it, i really had to pull on the sensor to remove it from the rubber base.
I have not tried it, but assume the bike will not run w/o a tight seal of the sensor inside of the air filter.
My next step is to force the hole larger with a screwdriver and try and push the sensor in that way.
I'll also get a 2nd opinion from my neighbor that is better at this sort of thing ;-)
Thanks Mark, I read a lot of your posts before I bought the Explorer.
What is too low on the tire pressure? I have been using 7.5F & 5R (w/tubes). The Pirelli doesn't seem to be a good tire, the center knobs are wearing out and they are like new.
I am going to see if there is any adjustability in the F&R suspension, but from what you said, I doubt it will be helpful for trails. I'll wait to decide on the suspension upgrade, depending on how often I ride it. My current plan is to ride the Explorer on trails until I feel like I can ride it on the dirt bike. I don't do trials competition, but do want to practice on trials sections.
It came with a small battery behind the light and I am able to start it better with more practice. The guy I bought it from had huge issues with it. I was going to install the factory 'quick start' kit, but the instructions are insane (to me anyway), so I returned it.
I can't set the TPS myself. I do think it idles too low. Maybe 1000-1100? I have to take a 1/2 day off work to get to Lewisport, so can't really do that too often...BTW, with the clutch in, if you crack the throttle, should it rev immediate? On mine, it has a delay and doesn't really rev. When I am riding, I don't notice it. (I sometimes do this to clear the spark plug. Not sure I should since it is injected...)
On the clutch, there was a post on trialscentral, where somebody said you could get a larger clutch reservoir and tube, but no details were mentioned. It isn't really needed, but would be nice, especially if I were practicing trials sections.
I have a 2012 Explorer with the original air filter, which just I cleaned, and now can't get the sensor seated back into it.
I even tried to heat up the rubber (w/blow dryer), but still can't get it pushed all of the way in.
Any tricks?
I spoke to Lewisport and they can't get the upgrade kit (2013+ with the top screw). I did get the secondary air filter, which is good as I am not sure I'll take this one off again ;-)
2012 Air Filter Issue
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Thanks, maybe I am doing it wrong. I have been assuming that you had to force the sensor (hard plastic) into the rubber base. It sounds like you are saying that the 2 rubber spikes do the actual "holding in place". That doesn't seem right to me though. When I remove it, i really had to pull on the sensor to remove it from the rubber base.
I have not tried it, but assume the bike will not run w/o a tight seal of the sensor inside of the air filter.
My next step is to force the hole larger with a screwdriver and try and push the sensor in that way.
I'll also get a 2nd opinion from my neighbor that is better at this sort of thing ;-)