If the element has any tears or breaks, replace the element.

Air Cleaner
Air Cleaner Oil DrainingBrake Hose and Pipe Replacement
NOTICE
Brake fluid quickly ruins painted plastic surfaces;
any spilled fluid should be completely washed away
immediately.
Remove:
Upper Fairing Assembly (see Upper Fairing Assembly
Removal in the Frame chapter)
Brake Hose Fitting Bolt [A]
Brake Hose Banjo Bolts [B]
Bolt [C]
Clamp ...
Master Cylinder Rubber Parts Replacement
Front Master Cylinder Disassembly
Remove the front master cylinder (see Front Master Cylinder
Removal in the Brakes chapter).
Remove the seal cover [A], circlip [B], connector [C] and
O-ring [D].
Special Tool - Inside Circlip Pliers: 57001-143
Unscrew the locknut [E] and pivot bolt ...
Subthrottle Sensor Input Voltage Inspection
NOTE
Be sure the battery is fully charged.
Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Remove the air cleaner housing (see Air Cleaner Housing
Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter)
Disconnect the subthrottle sensor connector and connect
the harness adapter [A] between these connectors.
Spec ...