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« on: December 20, 2011, 07:52:40 AM » |
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I just pulled my filter to clean it. Instructions do not say weather or not to re-oil the foam pre-filter . Do you just clean it or do you re-oil it after cleaning.TIA
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Ricky-D
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« Reply #1 on: December 20, 2011, 08:11:45 AM » |
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Just clean the foam filter. Some leave the foam filter out!
Oil only the K&N filter itself. Following the directions is important in this regard.
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MrBreeze
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« Reply #2 on: December 20, 2011, 08:34:22 AM » |
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Just clean the foam filter. Some leave the foam filter out!
Oil only the K&N filter itself. Following the directions is important in this regard.
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #3 on: December 20, 2011, 09:41:39 AM » |
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I always spray my foam pre-filter with brake cleaner and cover with a rag and stomp on it a few times. Let it dry, and done.
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« Reply #4 on: December 20, 2011, 10:25:05 AM » |
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I always spray my foam pre-filter with brake cleaner and cover with a rag and stomp on it a few times. Let it dry, and done.
Brake cleaner's not to harsh on the foam, last long? I use mineral spirits from wal-mart on all my foam dirt bike filters & K&N filters, they last forever & cheap too. What part of VA Jess? |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #5 on: December 20, 2011, 11:16:08 AM » |
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I always spray my foam pre-filter with brake cleaner and cover with a rag and stomp on it a few times. Let it dry, and done.
Brake cleaner's not too harsh on the foam, last long? I use mineral spirits from wal-mart on all my foam dirt bike filters & K&N filters, they last forever & cheap too. What part of VA Jess? Brake cleaner is nothing but aerosol alcohol. Fairfax County, a mile North of Ft Belvoir VA (17 mi South of Sodom on the Potomac) |
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MrBreeze
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« Reply #6 on: December 20, 2011, 12:22:51 PM » |
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Oh cool, grew up in Great Falls.
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #7 on: December 20, 2011, 03:21:55 PM » |
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Great Falls........... nice hometown moniker for a cycle rider.  Anywhere in the area is a great place to be from. |
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« Reply #8 on: December 20, 2011, 05:06:40 PM » |
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Brake cleaner is nothing but aerosol alcohol. I don't know where you heard that but it's wrong. There are some brake cleaners on the market with some very dangerous things (like MEK and acetone) in them. |
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Boxer rebellion, the Holy Child. They all pay their rent.
But none together can testify to the rhythm of a road well bent.
Saddles and zip codes, passports and gates, the Jones' keep.
In August the water is trickling, in April it's furious deep.
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alph
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« Reply #9 on: December 20, 2011, 07:19:33 PM » |
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Brake cleaner is nothing but aerosol alcohol. I don't know where you heard that but it's wrong. There are some brake cleaners on the market with some very dangerous things (like MEK and acetone) in them. they're only dangerous if you inhale!! anyway, i just wash my foam under soap and water then let it dry, same thing with the regular filter, then spray oil on top side, as stated earlier.... with out the foam you'll get some fine dust make it through the filter, you'll see it on the plastic of you air box. |
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« Reply #10 on: December 21, 2011, 02:33:05 AM » |
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Brake cleaner is nothing but aerosol alcohol. I don't know where you heard that but it's wrong. There are some brake cleaners on the market with some very dangerous things (like MEK and acetone) in them. they're only dangerous if you inhale!! anyway, i just wash my foam under soap and water then let it dry, same thing with the regular filter, then spray oil on top side, as stated earlier.... with out the foam you'll get some fine dust make it through the filter, you'll see it on the plastic of you air box. True but MEK can melt foams and plastics so you need to test if before using it. |
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Boxer rebellion, the Holy Child. They all pay their rent.
But none together can testify to the rhythm of a road well bent.
Saddles and zip codes, passports and gates, the Jones' keep.
In August the water is trickling, in April it's furious deep.
1997 Valk Standard, Red and White.
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« Reply #11 on: December 21, 2011, 08:21:06 AM » |
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I ask the guru here at home.(25 yr. old just graduated from A&M son.) He said wash foam with warm soapy water, rinse and air dry. I followed the K&N instructions on the rest. He has been running one on his truck for years. Thanks for all the info.
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« Reply #12 on: December 21, 2011, 03:32:13 PM » |
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My pre-filter is on it's last ride. It was pretty bad after I washed it I had to let it dry laying flat on some paper towels and very gently put it back on.
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« Reply #13 on: December 23, 2011, 06:53:35 AM » |
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My pre-filter is on it's last ride. It was pretty bad after I washed it I had to let it dry laying flat on some paper towels and very gently put it back on.
Throw it away. I agree. I never did understand the efficacy of that thing, so I never installed it. Knowing now, how it deteriorates into pieces, just reinforces my perception. *** |
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« Reply #14 on: December 23, 2011, 12:10:34 PM » |
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I never wash the pre filter......just shake it, tap it with the palm of my hand, if it dont look disgusting I put it back on. I didnt use it at first and my plugs were a tad light colored. after putting the pre-filter in the plugs burned a puurfect brown color. I wash the primary filter with the recharge kit and a soft flow of a garden hose barely turned on about every tire change....23K or so
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #15 on: December 23, 2011, 01:47:48 PM » |
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I use the prefilter too. And when I pull the tank and see the bigger crud on the prefilter, and the K & N element only holding tiny dust, I am happy with the setup. Not to mention the leaner-than-necessary issue.
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« Reply #16 on: December 23, 2011, 02:51:07 PM » |
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Since I live at 3000 ft elevation I run without the prefilter.
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Thanks,
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