Air filter - clean or replace?

downeypiglet · 01-20-2016, 07:00 PM

Hi guys. So as much as I can tell my GZ has had a diaphragm failure of the petcock. I am going to replace the petcock, oil filter, spark plug and obviously do an oil change. The questions I have are: do I need to replace the (stock) air filter, or just clean it; and is there anything else I need to do to additionally? The bike has been sitting for a few months and I'm just now getting around to dealing with this. Do I need to clean the tank and / or carb?

blaine · 01-20-2016, 08:36 PM

If the filter got wet I would replace it.Also consider a in-line fuel filter.

downeypiglet · 01-20-2016, 08:42 PM

I'm not sure if it was originally wet. After it died that day, I parked it, and hadn't had a chance to get back to it until now. So would you recommend changing it then? Thanks for the reminder about the in-line filter.

Water Warrior 2 · 01-20-2016, 09:30 PM

Remove the air filter and tap it on a hard surface to remove any dust/dirt etc. Remember it is a reverse air flow with the GZ so you have to inspect the inside of the filter. That is where it will be the most dirt laden. If you can shine a flashlight through the filter it is likely okay. If in doubt just replace it. The GZ loves a little TLC.
Ditto on the inline fuel filter. You may want to run a little Seafoam through the bike to clean up any deposits in the tank and carb. Do this after you do the fuel filter as a safety precaution in case any real grunge breaks loose in the tank. Happy motoring.

downeypiglet · 01-20-2016, 09:47 PM

Thank you guys so much for your input. It's very appreciated. Any trick to using the Seafoam?

Water Warrior 2 · 01-20-2016, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by downeypiglet

Thank you guys so much for your input. It's very appreciated. Any trick to using the Seafoam?

Instructions on the container for dosage. Any auto parts store should carry it. If not, a marine shop will have it. Store the rest in a real safe place. It is likely lethal to kids and pets. Top shelf and out of sight.

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blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	If the filter got wet I would replace it.Also consider a in-line fuel filter. __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised.
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downeypiglet Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 4	I'm not sure if it was originally wet. After it died that day, I parked it, and hadn't had a chance to get back to it until now. So would you recommend changing it then? Thanks for the reminder about the in-line filter. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Remove the air filter and tap it on a hard surface to remove any dust/dirt etc. Remember it is a reverse air flow with the GZ so you have to inspect the inside of the filter. That is where it will be the most dirt laden. If you can shine a flashlight through the filter it is likely okay. If in doubt just replace it. The GZ loves a little TLC. Ditto on the inline fuel filter. You may want to run a little Seafoam through the bike to clean up any deposits in the tank and carb. Do this after you do the fuel filter as a safety precaution in case any real grunge breaks loose in the tank. Happy motoring.
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