Fazer 600 2001 air filter replacement.

[Beehive Bedlam]

My Fazer either feels a little 'strangled' I am used to the power or paranoid so I am going to inspect the air filter and replace the plugs for the first time in my ownership and go from there.

Do I have to completley remove the tank discconrcting the fuel line? Or is it possible to get at the air filter with the tank propped up with a piece of timber?

Also should I replace with it with a K&N filter assuming one isn't already fitted? I plan on keeping the bike for a couple of years so it will pay for its self eventually but is there any noticible diffrence opposed to a disapposable filter?

[Matt B]

Probably would feel 'strangled' after an R6
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[Ben90]

Y U No buy Haynes manual yet?

I remember reading an article that tested various air filters comparing them to stock. Short answer is aftermarket ones flow slightly better but allow more dust through. Can't go wrong with an OE filter as it was designed for the engine.

https://www.nicoclub.com/archives/kn-vs-oem-filter.html
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[Amber Phoenix]

You could watch my rather dodgy video on how to do this job.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnDPwJxfN00
Apologies in advanced, it's not the best video.

Eitherway, to answer your questions:-
Yes, tank needs to come off completely.
Tank hinges needs to be removed.
Remove side panels for access.
Remove awkward rubber cover over air filter.
Unscrew top off air box.
Swap filter.
Reverse the above.

Put a K&N in mine. Didn't notice much, but then I just pootle along in London.
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[Thorn]

Probably just used to the power by now - They're not fast bikes, nippy (yet overweight) commuters at best. Around 85hp at the wheel iirc. Best I got out of mine was 147mph on the clocks (135 GPS) and it took a mile to get there.

You should be able to swap the filter with the tank pivotted up, but removing the fuel tank isn't a problem anyway - Turn the tap off and remove the fuel hose. Bit of rag to catch any excess in the hose.

FZS600's seem to be one of the few machines where K&N filters actually have a reasonably good reputation. Sadly, mine gave me a vicious flat spot at 5k, so I'd recommend an OE replacement. Much cheaper as well. I think you'd need to be doing 50,000+ miles for the K&N to pay for itself.

You do get a nice induction growl from the K&N though.
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[Beehive Bedlam]

I have the Haynes it says to completely remove the tank but I have had a bad experience with fuel hose clips on a previous bike.

I know on my Varadero I could just prop the tank up which was just enough room to get at the filter and saved putting it all back together.

To save making a new thread are irrdium plugs worth getting combined with a K&N filter?

[Thorn]

[Beehive Bedlam]

Mhmm so the general consensus is use OE replacmets or buy the more expensive replacments and convince myself there is an improvment in performance.

[davebike]

You will struggle to get the filter out without removing the tank

The rubber cover over the air filter is held by the bolts that hold the tank hinge

You also need to remove both side panels slip the rubber bit of the fram pegs and it will come out but not easily

I like EIX plugs but they make most difference at low revs
So not much help with peek power

While the tank is off check the fuel filter in the pipe between the tap and fuel pump
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[Andy_Pagin]

The tank's very easy to remove, undo the front bolt, prop it up as high as you can to get at the fuel line clip and wiring harness. Undo them then remove the tank. Refitting is the reverse. The rubber cover over the air filter is the sod to get off.
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