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#22705 vegasdave (User) Platinum Boarder Posts: 1158 K&N filter Question 5 Years, 1 Month ago   How often do you guys clean and reoil your K&N filters? I saw a K&N post that you can let the filter get very dirty and it should still work great.I`ve cleaned my twice in the last 10,000 miles.the first time I know I over oiled it.the second time I was very careful and let it wick real good with a light oiling. It`s starting to look alittle black at the front,a little lighter in color at the top and still has a nice pinkish red color on the bottom.   Logged     If Your Not Moving Forwards,Your Moving Backwards Live To Ride,Ride To Live 06 Road Star Candy Red SMOKIN!!!!   The administrator has disabled public write access. #22710 DocShadow (Admin) Hmmmm .... send beer Admin Posts: 17615 Re:K&N filter Question 5 Years, 1 Month ago   10,000 is too soon but it depends on the condition of the filter. It should be 'dirty' as it's the dirt that filters out the dirt. I see the same thing on mine. The leading edge is blacker than the front at it facing the direction of major air flow. But it should not be so dirty that it prevents the air from passing through. The bike will richen up a little as the filter becomes more effective. Once it's past it's effectiveness then you'll notice the bike running much richer. Sorry I can't give you a black and white answer but that's the way life is. One thing you've already noticed ..... you don't need a lot of oil. The oil is only used to capture the dirt. Doc   Logged     My Bike Website   The administrator has disabled public write access. #22726 beefcake2play (User) Senior Boarder Posts: 286 Re:K&N filter Question 5 Years, 1 Month ago   I usually clean mine once a season. That is pretty suffice.   Logged     2008 Harley Crossbones. Screamin Eagle Air kit, Vance&Hines short shots staggered, Power CommanderIII   The administrator has disabled public write access. #22753 2005Roadstar (User) Proper Prior Planning Prevents PissPoorPerformance Expert Boarder Posts: 562 Re:K&N filter Question 5 Years, 1 Month ago   Same as BeefCake; I clean and reoil during my winter maintenance then usually forget about it unless I ride in really dirty/dusty conditions or alot of rain. In The Wind, Aaron   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #22767 vegasdave (User) Platinum Boarder Posts: 1158 Re:K&N filter Question 5 Years, 1 Month ago   2005Roadstar wrote: Same as BeefCake; I clean and reoil during my winter maintenance then usually forget about it unless I ride in really dirty/dusty conditions or alot of rain. In The Wind, Aaron Nice air cleaner on your Roady there   Logged     If Your Not Moving Forwards,Your Moving Backwards Live To Ride,Ride To Live 06 Road Star Candy Red SMOKIN!!!!   The administrator has disabled public write access. #22773 2005Roadstar (User) Proper Prior Planning Prevents PissPoorPerformance Expert Boarder Posts: 562 Re:K&N filter Question 5 Years, 1 Month ago   Thanks Vegasdave; it's the Arlen Ness "Big Sucker" air kit. In The Wind, Aaron   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access.

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