Cleaning K&N cone filter
02-25-2014, 04:54 PM
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Cleaning K&N cone filter
How can i clean this filter without getting the kit? Currently i have a foam filter which is easy to clean (soapy solution and then some engine oil on it after it dries) but i have my old K&N waiting to be cleaned which is cotton.
After reading a few google searches i found you can clean with soap (dish soap good or detergent cause its cotton?) or a petroleum distillate (what is this? gas??) but not sure if that can damage it.
As for the oil, the foam filter i can easily coat and then squeeze out excess but not sure if i can do that to the cotton one. I have some filter oil left somewhere i bought from a dirt bike shop but i think its done or down to the last bit. i'm looking for alternates to this if possible but i'll find a bike shop that hopefully carries it.
thanks
After reading a few google searches i found you can clean with soap (dish soap good or detergent cause its cotton?) or a petroleum distillate (what is this? gas??) but not sure if that can damage it.
As for the oil, the foam filter i can easily coat and then squeeze out excess but not sure if i can do that to the cotton one. I have some filter oil left somewhere i bought from a dirt bike shop but i think its done or down to the last bit. i'm looking for alternates to this if possible but i'll find a bike shop that hopefully carries it.
thanks
