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Oct 1, 2013 | 03:27 PM

#11

texashillcountry

Dirt don't hurt

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From: Haslet Texas

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Originally Posted by soft 02

Seafoam works great for cleaning and oiling the filter....

Damn TD went and got himself an understudy!!!!

Oct 1, 2013 | 03:30 PM

#12

soft 02

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From: TOAK western branch

Yup. Lerned from the best!

Oct 1, 2013 | 03:41 PM

#13

Spanners39

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From: Coromandel Peninsula New Zealand

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Originally Posted by texashillcountry

Damn TD went and got himself an understudy!!!!

There is no hope......

Oct 1, 2013 | 07:51 PM

#14

cpbedor

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From: Lakeville, MN

MJ, my only input is when you "re-oil" it, don't overdo it. I did the first time and it was breathing like crap and spitting that red oil all over the side of the bike. What a mess. It doesn't take much.

Oct 1, 2013 | 08:01 PM

#15

megawatt

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From: SoCal

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Originally Posted by texashillcountry

It has worked for the last 30k miles.

Can't argue with success.

Oct 1, 2013 | 08:25 PM

#16

MJHJEA

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From: Toledo, Ohio

Picked up the kit at auto zone....$11.99. We'll see what happens. Thanks all

Oct 3, 2013 | 07:56 AM

#17

James_Johnston

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From: K&N; Riverside, CA

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Originally Posted by MJHJEA

Idk how old mine is, but it doesn't look extremely dirty. I was going to purchase a brand new one, but remembered reading they can be cleaned. Should I get the K & N kit that has the cleaner/ oil ( spray or liquid)? Any tips, suggestions, other products? Haven't checked, but can they or others be locally purchased?

Like the others said, the cleaner kit (which by your last post, you purchased) is the best way to go, no need to buy another no matter how many times you clean it.

You should never need to replace it. If something is wrong with it, call us and more than likely, we'll replace it with a new one. Just have the air filter when you call. It comes with a Million Mile Limited warranty, so no need to waste money buying another if you don't need to.

On the same note, you want it looking pretty bad before you clean it. They work better as they get dirty, maybe around 20,000-30,000 miles. Look for when the dirt is clogging up past the screen like this:

And after you clean it, spray a very light coat on the filter and let it sit to soak in, then touch up any white spots you see. After that you are good to go.

We have a cleaning video here if you are interested

Oct 4, 2013 | 11:24 AM

#18

MJHJEA

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From: Toledo, Ohio

Dang JJ, wish I would've read before I cleaned. Although there was some dirty water that rinsed, it really wasn't that bad. Must be my imagination, but the bike seems like it runs better now?? Why would it be more effective as you describe?