Gem rod
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My bike is the FZ8S (Faired Version). I already removed the LHS and RHS black trim that sits on top of the fairing and goes around the clocks. That's easy to do just by removing some fixings and these two plastic 'press in' clips near the clocks.
Removing one bolt either side of the fairing allows you to remove the bolts holding in the top plastic tank cover. You need to remove this to access the two front tank bolts.
The cover once removed looks like this.
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No need to remove any other parts of the fairing. See photo below.
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Remove the rear seat using bike key. Remove front seat. Do this by peeling back seat foam to reveal two bolts. The seat front then comes straight off.
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Once the two tank bolts have been removed at the front of the tank the tank will then lift up from the front on it's hinge. It does not need to be lifted much to access the filter. It helps if you have a garage that has wooden beams to suspend the tank in position!
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Remove all 11 (yes 11!) air filter box screws.
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Carefully wriggle the cover out. The job is done.
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No more screws to remove.
Here is my dirty filter after 6700 miles and 2 years of riding!
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I intend just to replace it with a standard filter. Not sure if any other more expensive filter is worth it but I'm sure others may have views on that.
Removing one bolt either side of the fairing allows you to remove the bolts holding in the top plastic tank cover. You need to remove this to access the two front tank bolts.
The cover once removed looks like this.
No need to remove any other parts of the fairing. See photo below.
Remove the rear seat using bike key. Remove front seat. Do this by peeling back seat foam to reveal two bolts. The seat front then comes straight off.
Once the two tank bolts have been removed at the front of the tank the tank will then lift up from the front on it's hinge. It does not need to be lifted much to access the filter. It helps if you have a garage that has wooden beams to suspend the tank in position!
Remove all 11 (yes 11!) air filter box screws.
Carefully wriggle the cover out. The job is done.
No more screws to remove.
Here is my dirty filter after 6700 miles and 2 years of riding!
I intend just to replace it with a standard filter. Not sure if any other more expensive filter is worth it but I'm sure others may have views on that.