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Dcfc550

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I have removed my air filter to discover there's a layer of grit/dirt inside the top part of the air box in the inaccessible part of the frame and worryingly close the the hole at the top and the engine vent hole which I can only assume runs straight into the engine, the wierd part is that here is very little dirt in the bottom half of the box. Is there a way I can safely clean the grime out of the frame without letting dirt and grit into the engine
 
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I see you're the helpful one on here then ned appreciate that precise answer mate :) What is the magic method ? I could get a new brush and shove it in there but I'm o worried I'll push dirt into the engine vent hole and places I shouldn't
 
Remove the hose and the carb connector hose make sure everything is blocked off then ,spray some degreeser or carb cleaner in there , then power wash it stuff a clean rag and dry it up ,or use compressed air till its dry reconnect everything
 
i figured my answer gave you as much info as you gave about which model you're talking about
 
Touché it's a 2005 FC 550 and I think I'll have to take off the tank as those hoses looked pretty awkward to get to, power washing in there frightens me as I cant see up into the frame but I'll give it a go thanks for the advice. Do you think this could have already caused damage to the engine I have not had the bike long and barely ridden it so have only just noticed it
 
Also after not having ridden it for a while it all of a sudden doesn't start on first or second kick it's taking 3 or 4 which Is likely the valves right ? And since I first had it the bike tends to die when I blip the throttle warm or cold it is random but more noticeable when cold,clutch is also slightly creepy maybe it needs bleeding ? Hopefully this isn't due to this grit ravaging the insides
 
Take off the tank and check the filters in the tank damage would be excessive wear on rings and liner
 
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Also after not having ridden it for a while it all of a sudden doesn't start on first or second kick it's taking 3 or 4 which Is likely the valves right ? And since I first had it the bike tends to die when I blip the throttle warm or cold it is random but more noticeable when cold,clutch is also slightly creepy maybe it needs bleeding ? Hopefully this isn't due to this grit ravaging the insides
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Has it been sitting????? Clean carb and tank if yes.
 
Yes I think a carb and tank clean is in order I remember cleaning some gunk out of the bottom of the carb when I got it because it was just pissing fuel out. Think I just need to do a good ol service and inspection like check valves, cam followers and clutch as I found teeny tiny brass looking particles in the screen when I changed oil first time. I've never even attempted to work on a bike before so I'm glad you lot are here to help. This is pretty much my only resource as there is almost no bike mechanics near me and none I imagine would've worked on a berg before anyway
 
Right so I got around to cleaning the air box. Think I got all the caca out, now my issue is with replacing his darn air filter. Have purchased two and neither are the same size as the one that is already in there. How do I upload photos as each time I try from my iPhone it says errors a I think the picture file size is too big. Need help identifying the brand and whether or not I can get another one as at the moment i cannot find anything at all similar. Could very well be the original factory filter and with a husaberg that was a made around 2005 could you post up a picture of the filter sitting in your bike so I can compare ? Would be appreciated as I'm having a right old problem sourcing one :furious:
 
Re. pictures - it can be a bit hard to post them on here. Especially on a phone. You can use another image hosting site like imgur.com or minus.com - give these a try! (Although it's a bit better to get them on here as then they live as long as the site .. :) )
 
If you go to twin air 's web site they have a downloadable pdf catalog with all the part numbers for all the filters they have , they certainly have one for your bike
 
I will try again with the photos if not I shall send them to you my friend to resize.strange thing about this is the store I purchased from On eBay uses Hiflo filters and the part number comes back with a stubby little filter infact he looked through his entire inventory for husaberg and ktm filters and there wasn't a single one of a similar size to which he is completely baffled and the store is a very very large stockist.
 
Here come the pics I believe!
 

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That small one seams like the small filter on the early models that take two filters like mine :
 
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