Air Filter Servicing

I know this is pretty routine for most riders. It is easy to do and is VITAL to the life of your engine.

1.Remove the filter.
2.Separate the inner and outer elements, assuming you have two elements.
3.Immerse each element in a pan of cleaning solvent and wash it.
4.Squeeze the element to remove the excess solvent. Be careful not to wring
or twist the element or it could rip or crack.
5.Gently wash element with warm soapy water, removing all of the dirt.
6.Rinse with clean water and squeeze the element to remove all excess water.
7.Inspect for tears or cracks in the foam or seams. Replace the elements if
damaged.
8.Hang elements to dry.
9.Re-oil each element. This is the trickiest part. I usually do it one of two ways.
The first is to put the element into a clear plastic bag and pour some oil in.
Slowly work the oil into the element making sure to cover the entire element.
Finally, carefully squeeze out any excess oil. The other option is to skip the
plastic bag and put on a pair of disposable gloves. Pour some oil on the
element and work it in. Repeat until the entire element is covered. As above,
carefully squeeze out any excess oil.
10.Reinstall the filter elements. Apply a thin coat of grease to the sealing
surface of the assembly before installing.