Air Filter

[ragincajun]

The air filter is under the tank?  Is that right?

That's gotta be interesting to change out.

[hubcapsc]

The air filter is under the tank?  Is that right?

That's gotta be interesting to change out.

Couple of bolts to loosen the tank, then three lines (gas/vent/vacuum) to disconnect.

4,000 screws to take the top off the filter box.

Some amount of fiddling is involved in taking off and replacing the tank lines, and with getting
the petcock to slide through the maze. It is easier when the tank is near empty.

-Mike

[rayvin57]

Don't forget to unscrew the chromed plastic petcock knob from the petcock before lifting the tank...

[Denny47]

Not bad. Gas vent line on left rear, couple of hoses from petcock, two bolts for tank, phillips screws on knob, and about 8 or 10 screws in filter cover. For the vent line you can push a little slack from under the bike and lift the rear of the tank to access where it attaches to the tank..

[9Ball]

be thankful you don't have a newer GoldWing....

[old2soon]

I've changedmine out.  So if i can get er done so can you.  Like someone else said-run the fuel in the tank down low.  Just take your time and be careful.  RIDE SAFE.

[98valk]

OEM filter lasts much longer than the 12k mile recomended changeout. mine is at 20k miles looks dirty but still flows like new. looks mean nothing.
 if mpg starts going down and plugs start showing carbon buildup then its time to change the filter. this is what was done yrs ago and the filter material is superior to that used decades ago.
riding on dirt rds always or in construction sites/roads would require a sooner changeout
www.bobistheoilguy.com go to airfilter section to see testing.

[cookiedough]

I changed my HOnda OEM 3 years ago or thereabouts not over 4 years and at around 19K miles with the original OEM one in since new in 2001 changed I think in 2008-2009, so about 7 years old from previous owner.  I can clearly say at 7 years and 19k it needed changing for sure, but dealer who did my tires at same time whom I helped hold the tank while he disconnected the hoses under fuel tank definitely said he has seen much, much worse than mine.  I put a K&N air filter with foam filter on top and will forget about it until at least another 3-4 years when my next new tires are due and clean it up then or just might wait 6 more years since doubt it will be that dirty in 6 more years??

[Oklahoma_Valk]

While you've got the tank off, make sure and change the blinker fluid. The results of unchanged blinker fluid can be devastating.

[Farther]

OK-Valk: Why are you posting the photo that came with your new wallet as your avatar?   

[Led]

The air filter is under the tank?  Is that right?

That's gotta be interesting to change out.

Couple of bolts to loosen the tank, then three lines (gas/vent/vacuum) to disconnect.

4,000 screws to take the top off the filter box.

Some amount of fiddling is involved in taking off and replacing the tank lines, and with getting
the petcock to slide through the maze. It is easier when the tank is near empty.

-Mike

Just make sure, that the filter......the cover........and anything else you can think of is all lined up and in position......before re-installing those 4,000 screws!!  You do not want to "cross thread" them all........not to mention having the airbox leak........

If you can start off all those screws most of the way, by hand, you should be good to go!!  Just don't toss in a new filter.....throw the top on, and start wrenching!  You could be disappointed real quick........

And DON'T strip them!!  Just a "snug-down" is all that is needed!!!!  No over tightening!!

This was never MY my experience........but have worked on enough Honda's (35+ years)......NOT to become "heavy handed" with the tools, when working on them!  These aren't your Chevy pickup trucks!!

 

[Oklahoma_Valk]

OK-Valk: Why are you posting the photo that came with your new wallet as your avatar?   

I've always thought I would be a good model for GQ.

 

[PharmBoy]

Ragincajin, Do yourself a favor and spend $5 at Harbor Freight for a pair of those 11" needle nose pliers.  They are invaluable in removing & reinstalling the hoses on the petcock...Jim 

[Hoser]

Don't leave the gasket on the old filter, and don't ask me how I know this. Got to change it twice in the same day.    Hoser

[HayHauler]

be thankful you don't have a newer GoldWing....

+1 on that one.......  07 GW with heated grips/seat controls and Nav... 

Hay 
Jimmyt

[Chrisj CMA]

If you change to a Pingle (or other brand) manual petcock, then removing the tank becomes a 2 minute easy job that you will not fear.  The only critical part remains the vent hose at the tail of the tank DONT GET IT IN A PINCH and youre golden

[SANDMAN5]

Be a great time to flush the gas tank while it's off. Might not be a bad
idea to replace fuel lines, too.

[fudgie]

OK-Valk: Why are you posting the photo that came with your new wallet as your avatar?   

I've always thought I would be a good model for GQ.

 

Lets see more of the girl on the left!   

[Oklahoma_Valk]

Fudgie-
Its a good thing that she likes to ride. I've never been able to choose between two ladies.

[t-man403]

That's gotta be interesting to change out.

No harder than the Vol.

I didn't know it till I looked but mine has the K&N with a foam pre-filter. The previous owner must have had it serviced and even after a full riding season it was virtually spotless. I cleaned the pre-filter just so I could feel like I had done something useful.