As part of routine maintenance, the air cleaner must be checked or replaced every 12,000 miles. To change the air filter, allow yourself an afternoon of time because this will take about 3 1/2 hours and will take some mechanical skill. So if you are not handy, you should leave this to your Honda dealer. With the technical disclaimer out of the way, lets get to this. Instead of changing to a new paper filter, I went with a K&N Air Filter. Just remember you still need to maintain the filter on a regular basis.

Tools needed:

• #2 Phillips head screwdriver
• Flat-head screwdriver
• Needle-nosed pliers
• 10 mm socket and ratchet
• 5mm hex wrench

Previous steps:

The first steps of getting to the air filter require you to remove several body panels:

• Remove the seat
• Remove the side panels
• Remove the side pockets
• Remove the meter panel
• Remove the top shelter

Once you have removed the top shelter remove the

• Shelter inner covers
• Intake air duct (these are held in place by one screw each)

1. Release the boot clamp and the wire band.
2. Disconnect the cruise actuator connector.
3. Remove the screw and BARO sensor.
4. Remove the engine control module (ECM) and ABS control module (if equipped).







5. Disconnect the IAT sensor connector.
6. Remove the four bolts for the control module holder.



7. Loosen the seven screws and remove the air cleaner cover.



8. When you have the cover off, make sure that you clean out any debris from the housing.

Now that this is done, it is time to reassemble the bike. It is the opposite of disassembly. As you reassemble, take the time to check fuel lines for cracks, and rubbing points. Also be careful to make sure that you route the wire harnesses where they won’t be pinched or broken.