Solvent to clean air filters?

[scotty walker]

Dawn dishwashing detergent on fab 1 works fine. But pro filters are 8 bucks, with a dry filter skin and reg so cal riding I buy about 6 a year. No need to clean.

[batotal]

Dawn. Soapy water gets the dirt out just fine. No need for solvents. You don't have to get all the oil out, you're just going to re-oil it again anyway. You're welcome.

[Pokey]

"I sell my bike before the filter gets dirty"  - Slapaho

[Blue622]

Used gas for years and never had one issue.
The key is don't let them sit after the gas. Straight to getting coated with Dawn & washed and rinsed at least 3 times.

[Shamus]

Used gas for years and never had one issue.
The key is don't let them sit after the gas. Straight to getting coated with Dawn & washed and rinsed at least 3 times.

yup.

If you don't like the gasoline idea, a gallon of diesel works great. Less flammable by a mile, still cuts the filter oil well and washes out with Dawn and leaves the filter like new. Doesn't attack the filter glue either.

[6IX]

Dawn dishwashing detergent on fab 1 works fine. But pro filters are 8 bucks, with a dry filter skin and reg so cal riding I buy about 6 a year. No need to clean.

Thats starting to make a lot more sense. I'd opt out of the filter skins but I would give them a fresh soak / squeeze in Maxima FFT before installing.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00310V8YS/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

[JohnnyMac]

Dawn dishwashing detergent on fab 1 works fine. But pro filters are 8 bucks, with a dry filter skin and reg so cal riding I buy about 6 a year. No need to clean.

Thats starting to make a lot more sense. I'd opt out of the filter skins but I would give them a fresh soak / squeeze in Maxima FFT before installing.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00310V8YS/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

Why? They're already oiled.

[Hack-Man162]

I wash them in pre-mix, that way I don't have to oil them afterwards.... "14-year old ME"

[PCD771]

Haven't even taken mine out since I got the bike. Never had an issue.

[HEKTIC]

Used gas for years and never had one issue.
The key is don't let them sit after the gas. Straight to getting coated with Dawn & washed and rinsed at least 3 times.

yup.

If you don't like the gasoline idea, a gallon of diesel works great. Less flammable by a mile, still cuts the filter oil well and washes out with Dawn and leaves the filter like new. Doesn't attack the filter glue either.

Totally agree...all I have ever used to clean my air filters is Dawn and hot water. It cleans it very good and does not completely remove all of the oil from the filter. I use less filter oil when oiling the filter up this way too. I am a cheap date so this fits my program perfectly. I have had several bikes with over 200 hours on them with absolute no issues!

[6IX]

Why? They're already oiled.

[6IX]

Haven't even taken mine out since I got the bike. Never had an issue.

You better be phucking kidding Ingerson.   

[JohnnyMac]

Haven't even taken mine out since I got the bike. Never had an issue.

You better be phucking kidding Ingerson.   

It's OK. He oiled it twice before the first ride.

[6IX]

Haven't even taken mine out since I got the bike. Never had an issue.

You better be phucking kidding Ingerson.   

It's OK. He oiled it twice before the first ride.

  

[6IX]

Getting some of this from my buddy at SCL to try out.



Some other options here. He says Solvents are becoming harder and harder to get.

http://shop.sclubricants.com/chemicals