I own a 2012 Super 8 150, and it's been running good. I've had an old issue re-emerge, and I'm seeking to replace my air filter with a foam filter, if it's available.
In short, when I first got this with 3K miles on it, I ran it for a few weeks, and began noticing oil dripping from my air filter box. I never checked inside, thinking I'd blown something in the engine. But no stalling or problems running it, so I left it.
Well, about 5000 miles later I bought a new air filter, as I'd done all other maintenance on it. When I opened my air box, a small amount of old oil ran out. I learned later that running engines too hard can blow oil past the rings, even ending up in the air box. I replaced the air filter, have run it normally, with no problems or oil leaking.
Well, I had a tune-up done a month ago, and I'd been running it full-throttle for 30 second spurts, seeing if I actually could make it over 50mph. I did downhill, but not much more. And recently, I saw an oil dripping below my air box while it was parked.
I've considered replacing the air filter since it's running rough on start-up (it'll sputter or die after the initial 30 seconds if left alone). I wondered if the air filter is partially clogged. I know I can buy a normal Hiflo paper air filter for around $15, but I ran motorcycles for years with foam air filters, and they ran with no problems. I checked K&N, but I didn't see a match.
Does anyone use a foam filter for their Super 8 150? I'd like to pay once and maintain it as necessary.
Thanks for you help.
