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Ran without air filter
« on: July 16, 2014, 09:43:12 PM »
After I reinstalled the plastic, I apparently forgot to connect the air filter hose back up. So it ran without an air filter for a few miles. Should I be concerned about anything?

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Re: Ran without air filter
« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2014, 09:56:02 PM »
No problem unless you ride on a gravel road and rode through a big flock of insects.

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Re: Ran without air filter
« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2014, 10:41:20 PM »
Just put it back together. I'm surprised it actually ran w/o it.
No harm. Unless they bike tried to die out? Lose speed while riding?
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Re: Ran without air filter
« Reply #3 on: July 16, 2014, 11:25:43 PM »
It seemed to hesitate when I gave it throttle. But I figured it was my leaking exhaust. Otherwise, it did nothing unusual. And is doing nothing unusual now.

I didn't ride on any gravel roads or through swarms of insects. So I'll go ahead and assume it's all good.

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Re: Ran without air filter
« Reply #4 on: July 17, 2014, 12:22:24 AM »
Way to go!
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Re: Ran without air filter
« Reply #5 on: July 17, 2014, 02:06:46 AM »
Bad for the long run, super lean without the tube hooked up. But if you only went a few miles it's fine. The stock jet is like a 108 super small. I have my airbox drilled and home made k&n slip in and I'm at 125 main.
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Re: Ran without air filter
« Reply #6 on: August 17, 2014, 11:49:09 AM »
In China that could
 kill a person!
Mexico City, too.
I've seen pictures!
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