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·Ok, I installed a set of Mad Duc Air filters in a friends 2000 996 about 2 weeks ago. He calls me and says that both filters popped off of the bell housings, and all that is left of one of them is the plastic housing (the element is missing!). The only ting we can think of is that the element went into the throttle body, but we can't see it or any remains of it. The bike didn't have a loss of power or poor throttle response (symptoms that I would expect in that situation). I can' imagine those things just "popping" off as they were a pain to get them all the way on (until the popping noise). He is also complaining of a slight, intermittent "knocking", sound coming from the "front of the bike". He says that it sounds like the engine, but it only does it about once every 5-7min. When I had the bike, I replaced the timing belts, changed the oil, and installed the filters (he was previously without any air filters). The bike ran like a scalded cat when I gave it back to him (it had no issues when he brought it in, just needed maintenance). My friend handed me the filters, so I didn't recomend that particular brand, only something that goes on the bell housing as opposed to the stock location.
Has anyone else had a problem with the Mad Duc Filters, or is this a first? He is bringing the bike back to me tomorrow, so what should I look for regarding the missing filter element?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Has anyone else had a problem with the Mad Duc Filters, or is this a first? He is bringing the bike back to me tomorrow, so what should I look for regarding the missing filter element?
Thanks in advance for your help.