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[Louie u]

I know it's silly but trying to clean air filter,  I see the torx nut on the back, I guess the medallion comes off next. .I don't want to break it so how does this come off? And how many miles do you do before a cleaning ? Thanks all.

[grc]

The regular service interval is 5000 miles per H-D.

The following instructions are from the H-D installation and maintenance sheet for the Heavy Breather air cleaner:

1. The use of cleaning, drying or oiling methods or products other than those shown will damage the filter and void the manufacturer's warranty.  K&N® Air Filter Cleaner is available from a Harley-Davidson dealer, either alone (1 qt/0.95 L sprayer bottle, Part No. 99883-88T) or a 12 fl oz/0.35 L sprayer bottle as part of the Filter Care Service Kit (99850-92T).  K&N Air Filter Oil is also available from a Harley-Davidson dealer, either alone (12.25 oz/347 gram aerosol can, Part No. 99882-88T) or a 6.5 oz/184 gram aerosol can as part of the Filter Care Service Kit.  DO NOT OVER-OIL THE AIR FILTER. Over-oiling may interfere with the proper performance of the engine and/or certain engine components. If oil is still draining or dripping from the filter media twenty minutes after oiling, clean and oil the filter element again.

2. To clean the element:
a. Loosen the hose clamp retaining the air filter element assembly to the air tube. Separate the element from the air tube.
b. Tap the element to dislodge any loose dirt, then gently brush with a soft bristle brush.
c. Spray air filter cleaner liberally onto the cotton filter media and let soak for ten minutes, OR roll or soak the cotton filter media in a shallow pan of air filter cleaner. Remove immediately, and let soak for ten minutes.
d. Rinse off the filter media (flowing from the clean side to the dirty side), with low-pressure tap water.
e. After rinsing, shake off all excess water, and let the filter media air dry. DO NOT use compressed air or a heat gun to speed drying.
f. After the filter media is completely dry, EITHER spray air filter oil along each pleat, once only, holding the spray nozzle approximately 3 inches (76 mm) away from the media, OR carefully use a squeeze bottle to deposit oil along each pleat, once only.  Let the oil absorb into the filter media for twenty minutes before proceeding.  After twenty minutes, inspect the filter media, and carefully apply oil to any remaining visible white spots on the filter media, and allow to absorb.

3. Install the air filter element onto the intake tube approximately 5/8 inch (16 mm). Check that the filter element end cap logo is upright.  Tighten the clamp around the filter element flange to 30-40 in-lbs (3.4-4.5 Nm).

[Louie u]

Thanks! Didn't realize you had to take the whole thing apart.

[grc]

Thanks! Didn't realize you had to take the whole thing apart.

You don't.  Just loosen the hose clamp indicated with the red arrow on the drawing and slide the filter off.  I just included the whole air cleaner in the drawing for reference.

Jerry

[Louie u]

Thank you.