How to remove air filter on 450x??

crf450xdude
Edited Date/Time 1/27/2012 11:00am
Hi, i went out to clean the air filter on my 2009 crf450x and i couldnt get the filter out of the air box. i took off the wing nut bolt that holds it in place and its like the air filter is too big to go through the door of the air box?? please help.
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TerryK 11/14/2010 8:38am
11/14/2010 8:38am
OK, you can't figure out how to get the filter out of your bike, but in another thread you want to waste $1000 on an exhaust? No disrespect meant, but I think you should spend your money on a shop manual and maybe some motorcycle repair books.
crf450xdude 11/14/2010 8:41am
11/14/2010 8:41am
i have a manual but i dont understand what it means when it says rotate the filter. i did that but it still would not come out. i only just recently got the bike and im only 16 so i obviously don tknow big lot about it. the filter on my ttr230 was simple to take out. and i thought this forum was for people to ask questions about stuff they are unsure of, not for people to be fucking ass holes.
crf450xdude 11/14/2010 8:43am
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crf450xdude wrote:
i have a manual but i dont understand what it means when it says rotate the filter. i did that but it still would not come...
i have a manual but i dont understand what it means when it says rotate the filter. i did that but it still would not come out. i only just recently got the bike and im only 16 so i obviously don tknow big lot about it. the filter on my ttr230 was simple to take out. and i thought this forum was for people to ask questions about stuff they are unsure of, not for people to be fucking ass holes.
oh and get your facts straight, i can get a factory 4.1 exhasut for $339 and i f iw anted i could also get the mega bomb header dor only $219. thats only about 550, pretty far off from a 1000
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mxb2 11/14/2010 9:00am
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Get a good grasp on the filter and you have to kinda turn it sideways too either side and pull some, its snug, take your time try to eliminate dirt from falling inside, and you use that method for reinstallment! Make sure when you reinstall u have it sealed on the airbox, you can move it till you feel it like lock into the grooves.

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TerryK 11/14/2010 9:21am
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crf450xdude wrote:
i have a manual but i dont understand what it means when it says rotate the filter. i did that but it still would not come...
i have a manual but i dont understand what it means when it says rotate the filter. i did that but it still would not come out. i only just recently got the bike and im only 16 so i obviously don tknow big lot about it. the filter on my ttr230 was simple to take out. and i thought this forum was for people to ask questions about stuff they are unsure of, not for people to be fucking ass holes.
Ah. Only 16. That would explain why you would call someone a fucking asshole for trying to help you. I said no disrespect meant when I told you to save your money, and I didn't mean any. I've been in this game for more than 35 years so I do feel I know just a bit about whats a good and bad investment for a beginner rider on a 450, but since you feel you need to act like a punk I wouldn't expect a whole lot more help from my end.
crf450xdude 11/14/2010 12:43pm
11/14/2010 12:43pm
crf450xdude wrote:
i have a manual but i dont understand what it means when it says rotate the filter. i did that but it still would not come...
i have a manual but i dont understand what it means when it says rotate the filter. i did that but it still would not come out. i only just recently got the bike and im only 16 so i obviously don tknow big lot about it. the filter on my ttr230 was simple to take out. and i thought this forum was for people to ask questions about stuff they are unsure of, not for people to be fucking ass holes.
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Ah. Only 16. That would explain why you would call someone a fucking asshole for trying to help you. I said no disrespect meant when I...
Ah. Only 16. That would explain why you would call someone a fucking asshole for trying to help you. I said no disrespect meant when I told you to save your money, and I didn't mean any. I've been in this game for more than 35 years so I do feel I know just a bit about whats a good and bad investment for a beginner rider on a 450, but since you feel you need to act like a punk I wouldn't expect a whole lot more help from my end.
Im not trying to be a dick, but you tried to make me feel like an idiot for not knowing how to take the air filter out and wanted an exhaust. i figured out how to take it out becasue the guy above gave me some advice instead belittleing me. and i am in no way a punk. i give people respect if they give respect.
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TerryK 11/14/2010 5:06pm
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crf450xdude wrote:
Im not trying to be a dick, but you tried to make me feel like an idiot for not knowing how to take the air filter...
Im not trying to be a dick, but you tried to make me feel like an idiot for not knowing how to take the air filter out and wanted an exhaust. i figured out how to take it out becasue the guy above gave me some advice instead belittleing me. and i am in no way a punk. i give people respect if they give respect.
I would say calling someone a fucking asshole qualifies as being a dick...no? Also, please point out to me where I was trying to belittle you and make you feel like an idiot. It's not my fault that you are overly sensitive to advice and constructive criticism.

I'm about done here. I'm not going to get into a pissing match with a 16 year old. It just wouldn't be fair!
Dirtbikeking164 11/14/2010 5:26pm
11/14/2010 5:26pm
ok... your 16 and don;t know how to do that? ive been changing/ taking my filter in and out since i was like 11
crf450xdude 11/14/2010 5:32pm
11/14/2010 5:32pm
Dirtbikeking164 wrote:
ok... your 16 and don;t know how to do that? ive been changing/ taking my filter in and out since i was like 11
cool man, and if you read up a few posts i said that i figured it out.
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TerryK 11/14/2010 5:37pm
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You guys are making us Canadians look bad. lol
minidad160 11/14/2010 6:24pm
11/14/2010 6:24pm
Canadians cant remove there air filter? WOW!! Just pull it out slow and try not to tear it . If its that bad just get a new filter!
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minidad160 wrote:
Canadians cant remove there air filter? WOW!! Just pull it out slow and try not to tear it . If its that bad just get a...
Canadians cant remove there air filter? WOW!! Just pull it out slow and try not to tear it . If its that bad just get a new filter!
I just wait until it freezes then hit it with a hammer!

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