P1000 My new problem: pre-filter square sponge looking filter has been swallowed…

CJQuig · Apr 13, 2024

So far I have stripped one nut on air filter box to look there and work my way back towards the front,

Under the seat, I ran wire and a light back towards air filter behind seats.

Right now, I’m taking a step back before I do damaged.

It’s disconnected now, I’m thinking a plumbing snake

Hondasxs · Apr 13, 2024

Been there... done that.
Don't be alarmed. It's not a concerning issues. But yes. You need to correct it.
Mine was in the air box.

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Hondasxs · Apr 13, 2024

I would say... had you not disconnected the tube...
Drive it hard for a bit.
See if the increased air flow will continue to pull it into the air box.

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CJQuig · Apr 13, 2024

What’s worst case scenario?

Hondasxs · Apr 13, 2024

CJQuig said:
What’s worst case scenario?

Your already there with the stripped bolts.

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Hondasxs · Apr 13, 2024

Zero engine concerns.
Maybe a tad air resistance/restrictions until it gets removed or pulls through.
I doubt you would notice tho.

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StewB · Apr 15, 2024

I lost a roll of electrical tape the same way and others on this site helped me fix it.
Get a leaf blower and try to blast it out from the air box.
If air is blowing through, but it's still not coming out, tie a small piece of rag on a string and blow the string out the front.
This may take a few times, but once you get a string leader out you can tie rope and a bigger rag on the rope and pull it through.
Good luck.

CJQuig · Apr 15, 2024

Thank you everyone,

my pre-filter project has turned into a snorkel project.
I’m thinking of coming off the airbox and up the back. I have a 2023 1000-3.
I have the hard rear panel, hopefully I can keep the cab intact. It rains sideways and upwards here in NL, Canada.

I’m thinking 2” PVC like the pics below from others posts. My machine is the “Sapper”