AZ Geek Thanks. This is actually one of the easier chores on this bike, but in my last bike (Honda) the air filter was under the seat and very easy to access.

much easier than the KTM 1290 I just traded in on my new 12900 gsa. Thanks for the video. You need to be more grumpy to earn your moniker

Hahaha ... thanks for the comment. :)

Sure would like to see a little more detail on how to remove the tank's side panels. I'm new to the RS and can't find a "how to" on how that is done. Thanks for taking the time to make this video.

Nigel - thanks. That is what I was going for. Everything I will do to my bike will have a video so that others might learn from my experiences and save themselves some money at the same time. As it turns out it appears that my collection may well the the largest single source of such DIY videos on these bikes on the web - scary! 😮

Glen, Thanks for the compliment. After the installation of the filter there was an immediate and noticeable increase in throttle response. That came at the expense of a *slight* increase in fuel consumption. Overall, after many miles of trouble free use, this has been an overall improvement and a positive mod.

Yes, I guess we have to be thankful that you don’t have to do any BS like remove the tank to get at the air filter. I would give any bike like that a second thought, and at this age would likely give it a pass. Life is too short. Good idea on the quick disconnects though.

@@GrumpyGoat - That was what saved it. The idea of fuel injection and anything requiring you remove the tank means draining the contents is insanity. The hoses should have manual cut offs or quick disconnects. Draining a gas tank in a garage is just asking for something bad to happen.

Thanks for the comment. Unfortunately I have never done such a video, having only done that removal once to install my Denali Sound Bomb horn. I will do a video next time I remove it but be advised that I don’t have the European model with the LED light.

@@GrumpyGoat thanks - are you able to advise which panels I need to remove to get to the front panel that houses the strip light? ie side fairings and/or panel under the windscreen etc? thanks in advance for any help as I am completely in the dark with this one!

@@R50MTWSo I had a quick look at my Haynes manual and while it describes how to remove various panels the front cowl is not described. I was hoping to scan that for you but no luck. I suspect you will have to remove the windscreen as well as the side panels to the front in order to get to the fasteners needed. If you have an RS I suggest you join the Rswasserboxer.com forum and ask your question there. There should be someone there who has removed this and may be able to give you better pointers than I can.

Never owned or rode an RT. You might want to consider visiting and joining the rswasserboxer.com/R1200RSforum/ for a fuller discussion with others who might have ridden and/or owned an RT as well.

Thanks for the comment. Have you ever used a K&N Filter? I agree that the degree of filtration with the paper filter is greater since it blocks more airflow (hence more particulate), but the difference in feel is real. The computer resets itself as a consequence of the greater airflow, and the RS consumes more gas as proof of that resetting. Life of engine may theoretically be shorter, but at 48,000 miles on mine, it performs as it did when it was new - maybe even better. Take a look at my follow-up comments on this filter in my Part 1 video of the 48K mile service (kzfaq.info/get/bejne/atWqedlls9yUmXk.html).

@@GrumpyGoat Yes. I got Alfa Romeo 155 ts. I replaced standard papier filter and use KN. With standard engines good quality of paper filter is better.