P1000 Stupid Air Cleaner!!!

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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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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..
 
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Sounds like a pain in the assets, but consider removing seat back. Gives lots of access to those allens. Only 5 easy screws/bolts.
 
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Do I have to buy the f***ing tools from Honda?


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Eat your wheaties?
Says less than 4 ftlbs of torque.
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What socket did you order?
 
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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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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.
 
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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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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.
 
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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 ruinedo_O:confused:;)
 
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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!
 
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