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Jellyrolls
03-25-2003, 07:09 AM
I know this sounds newbie, but i have a honda rancher, and i need to know how to take out and clean my air filter...help if you can

i think the air filter is the reason that my fourwheeler just kinda "sputters" when im riding..i will be just cruising..and it will just cut out for maybe 1 second and then go on about its business again.. :/
Jellyrolls
03-25-2003, 10:03 AM
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Honda250XRacer
03-25-2003, 10:09 AM
tkae your airbox lid off and there should be a ring with a screw in it and you will need a screw driver to loosen it and just pull it off then take an air hose to it ..
Jellyrolls
03-25-2003, 10:17 AM
Thanks 25rracer!!
Just take a regular air compressor hose to it? i have heard that wasnt good for it..but hey your prolly right :/
Jellyrolls
03-25-2003, 10:19 AM
one more thing, do you think the dirty air filter is the reason it is "sputtering"??
TRX_Thumper
03-25-2003, 10:40 AM
noooo dont take an air compressor to it..goodlord whoever said that doesnt need to be touchin any tools......go buy some uni filter cleaner and oil..in spray can bottles and read the instructions on them
Jellyrolls
03-25-2003, 11:01 AM
My brother has some K&N air filter cleaner for his 250r....is it safe to use KN cleaner on my stock rancher filter?
RiPPiNiTuP7
03-25-2003, 11:14 AM
If its a foam filter...no. Just use soapy water to clean it.
Quadfather
03-25-2003, 11:15 AM
Only if you have a gauze type air filter in there. If it is a foam filter, use mineral spirits, followed by a quick washing with soap and water. Let it dry, then apply some foam filter oil, let it dry again, then install it.
Honda250XRacer
03-25-2003, 11:44 AM
oops my bad..lol , but i do take kn air filter cleaner to it then airhose it down...
Jellyrolls
03-25-2003, 11:58 AM
HAHA so many suggestions..thanks guys..i think im going to fill a bucket of soapy water and dip the filter in there, and then rinse it with regular water and let it dry...do i let it fully naturally dry?
Honda250XRacer
03-25-2003, 12:02 PM
yep i think ya should..
Jellyrolls
03-25-2003, 12:04 PM
Thanks guys
If i happen to do it wrong and it messes up..how much is a filter?

Don't think that i dont know how to ride :D i just aint that big of a mechanic
TRX_Thumper
03-25-2003, 01:34 PM
uni filters run around $20 bucks....just be sure and spray some foam filter oil on it after its completely dry then about 5 minutes later massage the oil into the foam then let it sit for 45mins to an hour..then your ready to go
Jellyrolls
03-25-2003, 02:32 PM
I have to have that foam filter oil?