will No filter cause it to bog down

gerleman · Post by **gerleman** » Sat May 17, 2008 7:20 pm

I am rebuilding a 86 spree. I got it to run decent from 0-15. No Top End.

I still need an air filter, currently there is no air filter and the cover is off, will this cause it to bog down by getting too much air?

hondaman · Post by **hondaman** » Sat May 17, 2008 8:12 pm

YEEEEEEEEEEEEES! YOU NEEEEEEEEEEEED AN AIR FILTER!
DO NOT RUN WITHOUT ONE!

Elite1998 · Post by **Elite1998** » Sat May 17, 2008 8:46 pm

Well if you like to redo your engine from running lean go on ahead.

I myself would get a new filter..they are cheap afterall and keep dirt out of your engine.

Dac · Post by **Dac** » Sun May 18, 2008 7:08 pm

they both are right. A filter is needed for a few things.

1- it gives your bike the right amount of restriction. Making the bike have all arround good performance. (your problem)

2- No filter will make your bike run lean. If the bike runs lean it will fry and rebuilding the motor is not fun.

3- it keeps dirt and crap out of your motor. I know it might not sound like much, but it is.

Just head to honda and get one. The after market ones dont work well on a spree.