How much longer for air filter?

I'm the recent owner of an 04 VFR800 (so not sure how long the filter has been used for) and was wondering how much longer can I get out of this OEM Honda air filter?

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Blow it off with some compressed air, hold it far enough away that you don't blast it. If it's not hurting the power I'd run it.

[image: View Post]Monk, on 12 April 2012 - 08:40 PM, said:

Blow it off with some compressed air, hold it far enough away that you don't blast it. If it's not hurting the power I'd run it.

Yea, I did air compressor it ;) Power seems ok, but seems a bit dirty to me and I have no idea when it was changed last. For peace of mind I might get a new one.

How many miles on the bike?

[image: View Post]RodneyBR, on 12 April 2012 - 08:44 PM, said:

[image: View Post]Monk, on 12 April 2012 - 08:40 PM, said:

Blow it off with some compressed air, hold it far enough away that you don't blast it. If it's not hurting the power I'd run it.

Yea, I did air compressor it ;) Power seems ok, but seems a bit dirty to me and I have no idea when it was changed last. For peace of mind I might get a new one.

There's nothing wrong with that filter, it's good for another season or two

Replace it.  You'll probably be surprised at the change in your bike when your approaching 7,000rpm.

[image: View Post]PACIFICMAN, on 12 April 2012 - 08:57 PM, said:

How many miles on the bike?

20k, but I'm not the original owner, so no idea when the filter was replaced last.

[image: View Post]midlifeVFR, on 12 April 2012 - 09:02 PM, said:

Replace it.  You'll probably be surprised at the change in your bike when your approaching 7,000rpm.

Yea, I'm just gonna replace it with another new OEM filter.

That filter has to be old, its normally deep red.

http://www.vfrdiscus...ck/#entry800448   :tour:

Mine looked just like that.  I replaced it with a pipercross filter.  Wow! from about 6500 rpm up, it growls strong (soundwise).  Feels more powerful, but that could just be the sound.

just looking at it you will know know the damage (blockage), hold it up in the sun...look for particles and blocks.

Installed a new OEM air filter :) Guess which one ;) LOL

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