How do you change the air filter on a k1200lt?

Answer 1

On a 1997 - 1998: Remove the seat with the key. Then remove the two tank bolts from the rear of the tank. It takes a 12mm wrench. Once removed pick up the tank, and hold it while you turn off the petcock. Once off, remove the 4 hoses. The two larger hoses will be easy to tell where they go, but the two smaller hoses should be marked, as to not confuse them. Once the fuel lines are removed, remove the whole gas tank carefully. This will leave the air box exposed. Remove all the screws from the top of the box, both on the sides, and in the middle. Remove the top of the air box. Remove old filter, and insert new filter exactly as the old filter was installed. Replace air box cover, and reassemble the bike exactly as you took it apart.

Should take about one hour the first time, but you should get very quick at removing the tank over time. I can change my air filter in about a half hour. Faster if I don't double check for leaks while the tank is off.

For more technical information you can purchase a maintenance book from a local Honda dealer, or search the web for cbrxx forums. There are a few great forums out there for the Blackbird

Answer 2

You have to remove the left and right fairings and the fuel tank cover. Then remove the front seat and mounting bridge then the fuel tank so you can get at the air filter. Big job.