Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 > Help needed re-filters

[Road Runner]

Help needed today I got my filter for my 996 from JHP I have taken the tank off no problem.
But can't seem to fit the the air filter I have tried to push it over the the bell mouths but dont want to damage it seem very tight is that the right way ?? or am I missing something ??

mark

[Rattler]

I've not fitted one myself, and assuming this is the ITG type, I'd read that the way to fit the airfilter over the front bellmouth is to put your hand through the filter opening for the rear bellmouth, ie up from the bottom.

This should then help you get the front bellmouth on and then the rear is easier to fit.

Does this help?

Tim

[Road Runner]

That sort of sound like it may work mate but I was so fed up at not being able to fit it I have drank half bottle of red with me dinner so will give it a go tomorow.
thanks Tim

Mark

[Jon]

Road Runner, when you come to spray the retention oil on to the filter.
Don't spray it directly on to the filter but into the air above it, letting the oil droplets settle onto the filter.

[Edited on 11-6-2004 by Jon]

[Road Runner]

Thanks guys got it on ok you were right Tim just the seat fittings to sort out now and she will be back on the road.
Mark