yes, i forgot to mention when i do use an air hose its not a full blast of air but just air moving to get it dried out. Always make sure to use a low pressure.
On Fri, Mar 20, 2009 at 10:16 AM, stanley/ Randolph <[email protected]>wrote: > Were I cleaning it, I would follow directions and use low pressure air, > then blow - dry the rest of the way on a low setting. Too much air pressure > can damage it. Anbd if it says 50,000 miles and you have no dirt roads, > dust storms, etc, then to a visual and go from there. No buildup? Let 'er > ride. Like HRM says - if it ain't broke don't fix it... > > *Stanley* > > > ------------------------------ > *From:* Josh Bowlin <[email protected]> > *To:* [email protected] > *Sent:* Thursday, March 19, 2009 1:26:46 PM > *Subject:* [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: K & N Questions > > 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
