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K&N Filter cleaning

trevor

trevor

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Hi guys, this might be a silly question but I just cleaned my K&N air filter tonight using th k&n cleaning kit and was wondering if I have to wait a certain amount of time after oiling it to
1...put back in the bike?
and
2...can I ride my bike right away?
Thanks as always,

Trevor
 
Did you wait for the filter to dry before you oiled it? Hope so anyway.

You can install the filter right away but I'd wait half an hour or so before riding so the oil wicks though the cotton.

http://www.knfilters.com/cleaning.htm
 
Nessism said:
Did you wait for the filter to dry before you oiled it? Hope so anyway.

You can install the filter right away but I'd wait half an hour or so before riding so the oil wicks though the cotton.

http://www.knfilters.com/cleaning.htm
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Yes I waited for it to dry before oiling it just like the instructions said. The instructions just didn't say anything about waiting before putting it back in the bike or how long before I should ride it.
Thanks guys,
What a site! I post a question and 4 minutes later I have 3 responses!!:):)
 
You don't have to clean it every time it looks dirty either. They actually filter better with a layer of dirt. In between cleanings just tap the loose dirt off and re-oil. I doubt if I have really cleaned mine 5 times in 25 years and 60,000 or so miles.
 
I put the filter back in and my bike is bogging out at 4500rpm? Did I do something wrong? Is it possiable that I didn't wait long enough for it to dry before oiling it? Too much oil? Bike was running great before, should have left well enough alone.:confused: Any help would be appreciated.
Trevor
 
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You may well have applied too much oil.
The instructions are pretty clear on the bottles. Only you know if you didn't follow.

You may have to reclean and start over.
 
Dakotakid said:
You may well have applied too much oil.
The instructions are pretty clear on the bottles. Only you know if you didn't follow.

You may have to reclean and start over.
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Yep me dummy! Too much oil! Just finished cleaning it again and gonna let it sit over night then re oil in the morning.:o I hope I didn't do any damage riding it down the street and back.:confused:
:o:o
 
You can stuff and wrap the filters with paper towels to wick away excess oil.
 
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