Changing and cleaning the air filters
The air filter must be changed at the intervals specified under "Scheduled maintenance chart".
Remove the seat (Removing the seat).
Remove the fairings (Removal of the fairings).
Remove the fuel tank (Removing the fuel tank).
Remove ties (1) and (2) retaining the electric wiring.
Loosen the five screws (3) and remove filter cover (4).
Recover the airbox sealing gasket (5).
Loosen the air filter ring nut (6) and remove air filter (7) and support (8) from filter cover (4).
The filter cartridge (7) can be cleaned with a jet of compressed air aimed at the outside, or replaced if necessary.
Important
A clogged air filter will reduce air intake and engine power, increase fuel consumption and cause a build up of deposits on the spark plugs. Do not use the motorcycle without a filter as impurities in the air could get into the engine and cause damage.
Important
If the motorcycle is used in very damp or dusty conditions, the air filter cartridge must be changed more frequently.
Place filter (7) on support (8), then position them on filter cover (4) and tighten the ring nut (6) to 6 Nm ± 10%.
Reinstall gasket (5) in the relevant seat on the airbox.
Fit the air filter unit on the airbox.
Start and tighten the five screws (3) to a torque of 2 Nm ± 10%, in a cross pattern.
Tie the wiring as shown using the two ties (2) and (1).
Remove the horizontal head exhaust manifold (Removing the exhaust system)
Check the air filter (9) in the horizontal timing belt cover (10).
Note
The figures show the engine removed from the frame.
Loosen the retaining screws (11) of the horizontal belt external cover (10) and remove the latter from the head by sliding downwards.
Loosen the screws (12) and remove the filter (9).
Once the check has been carried out, refit filter (9), start (without tightening) screws (12), and refit the horizontal timing belt cover (10) on the horizontal piston-cylinder assembly by tightening screws (11) to 10 Nm (Min. 9 Nm - Max. 11 Nm); for plastic guards and 6 Nm (Min. 5.5 Nm - Max. 6.5 Nm) for carbon guards.
Position the horizontal belt guard (10) on the horizontal head by sliding it upwards.
If retaining screws (11) are not new, smear them with specified threadlocker and start them.
Tighten the guard (10 retaining screws (11) to a torque of 10 Nm (Min. 9 Nm - Max. 11 Nm); for plastic guards and 6 Nm (Min. 5.5 Nm - Max. 6.5 Nm) for carbon guards.
Refit the previously removed components.