P1000 Stupid Air Cleaner!!!

[nbomar]

Ok how the F do you get the top three Allen head bolts out of the air cleaner cover. I tried with a regular allen and couldn’t get it. Went and bought T handles and still can’t get the crap to budge. Tried taking the two bolts out of the side of the cover to lean it down and get a better angle and that does nothing. I’m not a 75 lb 3ft tall Japanese guy and this is frickin stupid! Help please.


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[GlockMeister]

Ok how the F do you get the top three Allen head bolts out of the air cleaner cover. I tried with a regular allen and couldn’t get it. Went and bought T handles and still can’t get the crap to budge. Tried taking the two bolts out of the side of the cover to lean it down and get a better angle and that does nothing. I’m not a 75 lb 3ft tall Japanese guy and this is frickin stupid! Help please.


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Long allen head sockets..

 

[nbomar]

Wtf!


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[Neohio]

Sounds like a pain in the assets, but consider removing seat back. Gives lots of access to those allens. Only 5 easy screws/bolts.

 

[nbomar]

Do I have to buy the f***ing tools from Honda?


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[GlockMeister]

Do I have to buy the f***ing tools from Honda?


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No..remember the allen socket set i loaned you at mullberry? Those are what im talking about

 

[nbomar]

No..remember the allen socket set i loaned you at mullberry? Those are what im talking about

Yea I just ordered a set off amazon. What a stupid f***ing design!


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[GlockMeister]

Yea I just ordered a set off amazon. What a stupid f***ing design!


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Yeah..its aggravating as hell to get on and off

 

[Neohio]

Eat your wheaties?
Says less than 4 ftlbs of torque.

What socket did you order?

 

[nbomar]

Sounds like a pain in the assets, but consider removing seat back. Gives lots of access to those allens. Only 5 easy screws/bolts.

I’ll try that in a little while. I just took a break before I stuck a rag in the gas tank and lit the stupid pics of s*** on fire.


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[GlockMeister]

I’ll try that in a little while. I just took a break before I stuck a rag in the gas tank and lit the stupid pics of s*** on fire.


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They had mine so tight i stripped the head on 2..have to use a torx on it now to get a bite on them.

 

[allgm1]

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[nbomar]

They had mine so tight i stripped the head on 2..have to use a torx on it now to get a bite on them.

Mine were the same way. Will be much easier this time.


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[nbomar]

I got it thanks to the recommendation from @Neohio and removed the seat. Still a huge PITA. Can’t believe the Honda engineers thought this was a good idea. My other brand that started with a P was literally 30 seconds to get to the air filter and change it.

Honda p1000 air filter change guide:

Step 1 - disassemble entire machine.

Step 2 - try not to strip Allen heads since they were put on with a 3/4 impact.

Step 3 change filter and reassemble entire machine.



That is all folks.

I also ruined a brand new first time worn white work polo because I’m too hard headed to change. I thought it would be a super simple job when I started. My wife is super proud and happy with me. Lol


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[sporttrac4x4]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001NT2LK4/?tag=sxsweb24-20

 

[Neohio]

BUmmer you ruined a work polo, send it to me, I will launder it and wear it!

Based on what @GlockMeister stated, I will order a few spare fasteners when i order my filter to keep in stock.

 

[nbomar]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001NT2LK4/?tag=sxsweb24-20

Exactly what I ordered. Will go ahead and keep it coming. It will come in handy I’m sure.


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[Eltobgi]

I got it thanks to the recommendation from @Neohio and removed the seat. Still a huge PITA. Can’t believe the Honda engineers thought this was a good idea. My other brand that started with a P was literally 30 seconds to get to the air filter and change it.

Honda p1000 air filter change guide:

Step 1 - disassemble entire machine.

Step 2 - try not to strip Allen heads since they were put on with a 3/4 impact.

Step 3 change filter and reassemble entire machine.

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That is all folks.

I also ruined a brand new first time worn white work polo because I’m too hard headed to change. I thought it would be a super simple job when I started. My wife is super proud and happy with me. Lol


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You know we are going to need to see a pic of this alleged white polo which was ruined

 

[nbomar]

You know we are going to need to see a pic of this alleged white polo which was ruined

It’s already sprayed down with stain remover and soaking in the sink. Misty is trying to save it. [HASHTAG]#GoodWife[/HASHTAG]


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[Smitty335]

I got it thanks to the recommendation from @Neohio and removed the seat. Still a huge PITA. Can’t believe the Honda engineers thought this was a good idea. My other brand that started with a P was literally 30 seconds to get to the air filter and change it.

Honda p1000 air filter change guide:

Step 1 - disassemble entire machine.

Step 2 - try not to strip Allen heads since they were put on with a 3/4 impact.

Step 3 change filter and reassemble entire machine.

View attachment 56093View attachment 56094View attachment 56095

That is all folks.

I also ruined a brand new first time worn white work polo because I’m too hard headed to change. I thought it would be a super simple job when I started. My wife is super proud and happy with me. Lol


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Amazing the seat is not held on with push pins!