Topic: Air filter spring. Necessary?

[leogriss]

Hi
It's a CB350F

Air filter wasn't installed when I got my motorcycle so I'm trying to get new air filter(#2).
Then I noticed air filter spring ( #3).
Since I've never seen any picture of filter installed, importance of this spring is in mystery.
Do I really need the spring in order to install an air filter?
Does it come with the filter?

Thank you


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[NickC]

I took a hose clamp and bent it in half. Works great 

[Alan F.]

Looks like it keeps the air filter '2' snugly against the inlet '6' to keep unfiltered air from entering the intake.  I'd suggest bending up a wire coat-hanger to replace the spring if it would be springy enough....

[flybox1]

no, it doesnt come with the filter.

I'd suggest bending up a wire coat-hanger to replace the spring if it would be springy enough....

+1
did this, works great, but find another hanger for your shirt..