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08-25-2009, 04:12 PM
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Parka is off
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Cleaning aircleaner
My manual says to clean the air cleaner soap and water and soak in mild detergent I don't trust this, has anyone don this? then blow dry with air hose witch I don't have, suggestions for drying, sounds like a lame question but don't need to screw something else up. 2008 XL1200L
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08-25-2009, 04:14 PM
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Mentally unstable.
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Dish soap. Warm water. Blow dry. Style accordingly.... 
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08-25-2009, 04:17 PM
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Thanks Dave
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08-25-2009, 04:18 PM
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Mentally unstable.
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Does it say to oil the OEM filter? If so, you can use K&N oil, or anything like that from the motorcycle shop. Some stuff is stickier then others (dirt bike filter oil) but it'll work in a pinch.
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DISCLAIMER: Any information, advice or child raising tips I give on this forum should be taken with a grain of salt, 8 hours sleep and at least 6 beers.
Following my instructions will likely lead to death, mental retardation and/or bodily injury, consistant with eating lead-based paint chips, and by doing so, will release me, my family and my dog from any legal action(s) for listening to anything I recommended.
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08-25-2009, 06:12 PM
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Parka is off
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Nothing about oiling, looks like a dry filter. Reason I'm cleaning it I noticed my oil is disappearing so I opened filter and it appears to be in filter don't understand why. I replace with same amount that was in the bike, according to dipstick when hot, now it's down about a 1/4 of a Qt. odd didn't do that when dealer changed oil, I'll have to keep close eye on it to make sure I'm correct. Thanks again.
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08-25-2009, 06:26 PM
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You can hang it over night and itll be dry.
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08-25-2009, 07:57 PM
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Yup, and used blow dryer to push it along. Thanks Dean
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08-25-2009, 07:58 PM
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If it's not all the way dry when you start sucking air thru it,
it will dry out pretty quick.
Ride a couple hours in a downpour, the filter is gonna get wet.
Kainam and I both have filters you can see a little of,
all of the turbo V-Rods have foam filters pointing into the wind,
the owners report the engine seems to like making bost out of a wet filter
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08-25-2009, 08:03 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nathang
If it's not all the way dry when you start sucking air thru it,
it will dry out pretty quick.
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Thanks Nathang, helpfull hints all
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08-26-2009, 04:44 AM
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I've done this several times and it definitely helps the bike breathe better. Blow out as much water as possible and then set the filter out in the sun for a few hours to finish drying out. Or just throw it back on the bike and let it dry overnight.
No oiling, the stock filter is a dry filter.
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