Repalcing Air Filter

[BatleyBoy]

Anyone got any instructions on repalcing the air filter on a Chim 500?
Thanks

[Cider Andy]

You shouldn't need to, it should last for life. It's a foam filter which can be rinsed and re-oiled - kits are available for this. The standard item is a good quality filter, too.

[Aaron C. Reskew]

All the dealers change the filter rather than clean it and re-oil it due to the length of time it takes. It works out cheaper to replace it.

The K&N filter is a better option as you don't get that oily mess blowing onto the radiator or on the fibreglass opening.

[frankgilbert]

Just replaced mine tvr 's own from indi £20 odd ,fitting is easy just need a screw driver

[pupp]

They can be washed and re-oiled... try motorcycle dealers for the 'tacky' oil specifically for foam filters, commonly used on moto-x and enduro bikes. When doing the jubilee clip up that secures the filter to the spigot, don't overdo it or the rubber retaining flange will be damaged and the clip will slide off.

Alternatively, ACT do a K&N cotton/gauze replacement

[BatleyBoy]

frankgilbert said:

Just replaced mine tvr 's own from indi £20 odd ,fitting is easy just need a screw driver

Cheapest for a replacement I can find is £70 plus delivery.What make is the one you got and where you get it from?
Cheers

[penno]

I got a genuine filter from peter smith sportscars for around 15quid this year.

[that daddy]

Penno that filter is over £40 i rang them today,for a spare.

[BatleyBoy]

K&N from TIM at ACT is £49.50 + Vat + delivery.

[that daddy]

thanks Batley boy,that handy.

[BatleyBoy]

that daddy said:

thanks Batley boy,that handy.

No probs. Let me know if you order one. Ta.

[BatleyBoy]

Decided to clean the exisiting air filter.
Used a Piper Cross Filter Cleaning kit suitable for foam filters. Cost £10.
www.pipercross.net/accessories_product.asp

Simple to do,worked a treat.