tysons banshee Posted February 29, 2004 Report Share Posted February 29, 2004 I have recently purchased a 2001 Banshee that had the airbox taken off and is running what I think is a Toomey 2-into-1 filter intake. I felt uneasy about riding w/o the airbox but wanted to get some opinions. Do you think a K&N with a pre-filter can keep the sand out or is this setup going to cause me early engine wear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sredish Posted February 29, 2004 Report Share Posted February 29, 2004 I have recently purchased a 2001 Banshee that had the airbox taken off and is running what I think is a Toomey 2-into-1 filter intake. I felt uneasy about riding w/o the airbox but wanted to get some opinions. Do you think a K&N with a pre-filter can keep the sand out or is this setup going to cause me early engine wear? Yes, you'll find most people run without the airbox lid, and a lot without the airbox altogether. Just make sure your K&N is clean, well oiled and has a good prefilter on it, and you'll be fine. No worries mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tysons banshee Posted March 1, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2004 How often should they be cleaned? Approx. hours? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sredish Posted March 1, 2004 Report Share Posted March 1, 2004 How often should they be cleaned? Approx. hours? Thanks. well, there really isn't a definite number of hours. depends on the conditions, how much dust, how much mud, and so on. Inspect it after every ride. If it looks like it could use it go for it. I clean mine at least once a week, if I'm not riding much. If I'm riding a lot, I've been known to clean it after every ride sometimes, just depends on the conditions. I keep two, one for use while the other is drying. I need a spare also. The 450r that won the baja crossed the finish line with the same filter it started with, untouched. So, it also depends on the quality of the filter and oiling. If you oil good, but don't get much dirt on it, then worry. If the dirt isn't going on the filter, it's going someplace, and that someplace is the motor, chances are it's not oiled good enough, or there's a break in the seal somewhere. Just go ride and don't worry about it. When you get done with the day, look at it, if you think it needs it, clean it, if not, have a beer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tysons banshee Posted March 1, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2004 Buying an extra filter already oiled. Great advice! A beer always sounds good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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