Actually it says not to use the air hose either as it may damage the element. My reoiler kit also came with a squirt bottle of "K&N Filter Cleaner" as well. I've found that squirting this on first, then running it under warm water cleans it just fine. Just be sure the flow of water goes opposite of the air flow, that way you're flushing particles back out rather than forcing them into or through the element. Let it dry, which usually takes 30min-1hour on a hot day, then reinstall. They also discourage using a blowdryer to speed the drying as it may warp the rubber bits. I usually clean mine every other oil change, or when it's unusually dirty. If it's more black then pink it's time to clean it.
-Kyle On Thu, Mar 19, 2009 at 2:26 PM, Josh Bowlin <[email protected]> wrote: > whenever ive cleaned them, ive used the soapy hot water then wringed it out > real well then took an air hose to it, put the oil in and botta bing i was > good to go. ive never had issues, 30-45 min tops for me > > > > On Thu, Mar 19, 2009 at 1:23 PM, <[email protected]> wrote: > >> I've got a K&N air filter in my 92 NH750. How often do they need to be >> cleaned? One source I saw said every 50K miles. >> Mine is used in normal (not dusty) conditions, and I've got 25K on it >> since installation. >> >> Also, to clean them, the instructions I saw were to soak the filter in a >> tub of soapy water, then turn a gentle garden hose on it to rinse, and let >> dry. It's a whole day process and I'd rather use Saturday to ride. >> >> Is there an easier way? >> >> >> >> Thanks! >> Jay S >> 92 NH750 >> South Florida >> >> ------------------------------ >> Great Deals on Dell 15" Laptops - Starting at >> $479<http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1220029050x1201385914/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fad.doubleclick.net%2Fclk%3B212974460%3B34272906%3Bh> >> >> >> --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
