November 8, 201510 yr Just trying to do basic maintenance on the new steed. Found the air filter was just loose in the box and can't get it to seat into the outlet. Doesn't help that my hands are too big to fit in the box. Any pictures about of how it should fit. Also the rad cover sits very close to the rad itself, definitely needs a mudflap fitting on the front mudguard.
November 8, 201510 yr Make sure the 2 pegs close to each other on the air filter frame are at the bottom when you try to fit it. If you twist the filter a bit you should feel when they locate. It is also very difficult to get the screw to line up. You need the knob to be touching the bottom of the airbox before it is lined up right.
November 8, 201510 yr Author Hmm, no screw on mine, just a hole in the middle of the plastic disc which will let unfiltered air through.
November 19, 201510 yr Great,I was thinking I might sell my 2011 and buy a 2016,but I have big hands too,2xl gloves. Hate uncertain filter installations.
November 19, 201510 yr Author Turns out the screw, part 34 above was missing and the filter rattling loose in the airbox. Rode a very wet trial at the weekend with only a small amount of splash into the box. Will be putting some coarse open cell foam in the gap in future. There's a knack to get the filter fastened in particularly if you're big handed!
November 20, 201510 yr Author It's a knurled end that you do with your fingers already. I just struggle with being able to get my hand into the box to place the filter correctly. Edited November 20, 201510 yr by dabber
November 20, 201510 yr Very similar to gg pro design. As the filter is at the exit of the box into the carb dont worry too much about water splash in the box. As long as that box has a drain hole in the bottom and as long as you oil the filter it will be ok. Rode 2009 ssdt on a pro, very very wet week but bike never drowned
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