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New foam air filter

Discussion in 'The Garage' started by newclind, Oct 10, 2023.

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  1. Oct 10, 2023 #1
    newclind

    newclind XS400 Member

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    Hi, I have a question about installing a new foam into the box filter. I have cleaned out the old original foam and scraped the glue residue on the sides.

    My question is do I have to glue on the new foam filter?

    Also, do I oil the UNI foam or not? On the service manual, it says it shouldn't be oily.

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    newclind, Oct 10, 2023
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  2. Oct 14, 2023 #2
    CaptChrome

    CaptChrome XS400 Addict Top Contributor

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    Welcome to the forum!

    I also cleaned out the crumbling foam of the original filters and installed new UNI foam in the original frames. I did glue the foam in at the edges using some contact cement. UNI foam does need to be oiled. The original foam has some sort of fine, fuzzy material on the outside of the foam, so that is why the manual states to not oil the original equipment filters. The UNI foam does not have the fine fuzz, so oil will be needed and maintenance will be to clean the oil and dirt off and re-oil the foam every so often.
     
    CaptChrome, Oct 14, 2023
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  3. Oct 23, 2023 #3
    newclind

    newclind XS400 Member

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    I've oiled it and my engine started. I am pretty happy about it since I never worked on motorcycles or carburetors before. Now I need to fix the front brakes and instruments to start riding.
     
    newclind, Oct 23, 2023
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  4. Oct 24, 2023 #4
    CaptChrome

    CaptChrome XS400 Addict Top Contributor

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    Small steps..., small steps. Just keep going!
     
    CaptChrome, Oct 24, 2023
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  5. Oct 26, 2023 #5
    newclind

    newclind XS400 Member

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    I did valve adjustment yesterday and accidentally broke the threads of the valve cover bolt. I guess i over torqued it. :(
     
    newclind, Oct 26, 2023
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  6. Nov 8, 2023 #6
    Jerry924

    Jerry924 XS400 New Member

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    Welcome to the forum!
     
    Jerry924, Nov 8, 2023
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