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Cleaning an air filter
Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 4:19 pm
by TimG
I'm sure this has been posted before, but I have an S&B cone filter on my 2006 Classic which has got fairly mucky over the years and I would like to clean it. Now opinion on what to use for cleaning varies. Some say only use a specialised cleaning fluid, others say detergent and water. Is there any consensus chaps?
Cheers
TimG
Cleaning an air filter
Posted: Sat Jun 30, 2012 11:02 am
by Phil Ashbrook
I would use petrol and a tooth brush , speedway bikes clean them after every meeting , takes 5 mins , if you live in a dusty part of the world oil it and clean it once a week and re-oil , I live in Australia and wrecked my bore running with no filter , I'm ultra fussy now .
Cleaning an air filter
Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2012 8:59 am
by Anders F. R.
I have used ordinary dishwasher detergent and hot water on the conical air filter on my Model G. That worked absolutely fine. The filter was clean and good as new afterwards. I really can't see the need for expensive special cleaners for these filters.
Regards, Anders F. R.
Cleaning an air filter
Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2012 11:36 am
by TimG
Thanks for the replies guys, filer will come off over the weekend and be dunked into strong detergent and water...
Cheers
TimG
Cleaning an air filter
Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2012 3:59 pm
by stinkwheel
Hot soapy water here too, then a rinse with clean water and dry overnight.