K&N Replacement Air Filter...

[Mysuzyq]

Picked up a used one (good condition) cheap on ebay. Whats the best way to clean this re-useable filter? Also someone please confirm that these require oiling prior to use? It was sold as a K&N , but I find no logo or identifying mark on the item.....anyone else using this? Thanks!


Tony.

[rlevenson]

http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?Prod=SU-1250

will show you picture and specs for K & N air filter for the 1982 gs 1100 E

If that is what you have, I'd probably spring for the K & N air filter cleaner/re-oiler kit, I get mine at NAPA something like ten bucks. Competing brands probably do as good, but I haven't seen any competing brands at the store I go to. P.S. The air filter "oil" for this is definitely different stuff than goes other places on your bike, stick with oil specially for doing air filters.

--Richard
1980 gs 550 L

[Mysuzyq]

Thanks...it looks like the same thing...I'll get the oiling kit....it probably has instructions for the washing etc....I'm thinking kerosene or similar + compressed air. Good info...thanks!


Tony.

[renobruce]

Thanks...it looks like the same thing...I'll get the oiling kit....it probably has instructions for the washing etc....I'm thinking kerosene or similar + compressed air. Good info...thanks!


Tony.

Use the K&N kit. With the cleaner you just spray on, let sit, and rinse out. Let it air dry. Re-oil and your done. The cleaner works great. P.S. A little oil goes a long way.