Hi All,

I clean my air filter nearly after every ride, each time I do it, I still end up with a heap of air filter oil dripping out the airbox drain, last time I really made sure that I wringed out the excess oil but still have the issue, i'm concerned because I don't want excess oil making it's way into the carb. I am using castrol foam filter oil which is very tacky, basically I wash in turps then in soapy water, let it dry completely, I use a small container and pour oil over the top and massage through the filter until the entire filter inside and out is covered. I then let it sit for maybe an hour and then wipe off any excess with a clean rag. Anybody got any tips on what I might be doing wrong, when I first got the bike their was no filter oil dripping and I don't think I am putting too much oil on. Also the filter seems to feel dry when I check after riding and their is a puddle of filter oil in the bottom of the airbox, I have the lid on but no snorkle.

Cheers
Chris.

 

after you oil it, you dont have to let it sit for an hour.... i put the oil on make sure its totally covered, then use a paper towel and squeeze the filter against thepaper towel to get all the excess out, and keep doing it till there really isnt much oil coming out.

 

Less pouring more kneading

 

Thanks Guys,

I've just done it again being very sparing on the oil but still with full coverage, I'll see what happens.

Cheers
Chris.