K&n filter cleaning interval

[aka1004]

Is it really every 50k under normal paved road use?
That's most likely entire length of ownership of spider for most people.
I was leaning toward evoluzione drop in filter because I did not like cleaning and oiling evoluzione race air system every 3000 miles and I thought I would have to do same with k&n drop in but every 50k miles, I think I can handle that.

 

[freebob]

Motorcycle filters would very seldom get clogged unless you road off road or live in the desert ...hyea:...

Freebob...:doorag:

 

[aka1004]

I had raceair system before and Ken at evoluzione recommended that I clean and oil every 3-4000 miles so I followed his instruction. :dontknow:

 

[NancysToy]

Why skimp? It is easy to clean and oil at every oil change.

 

[aka1004]

I used to wash and let filter dry completely before i reoil but I don't have that much time with my spider anymore and after extended time away from home every week, I am not looking forward to" wash and wait" if I have to do a oil change that week when I come home.
With evo's dropin, I can just dust it off and I am done but if k&n can that long in-between cleaning that would work too. I would not wait for full 50k thou...

 

[Firefly]

I had raceair system before and Ken at evoluzione recommended that I clean and oil every 3-4000 miles so I followed his instruction. :dontknow:

:agree:

I do mine every oil change --- so every 3,000 miles. Use the spray-on cleaner--- let it air dry overnight---- and then use spray-on oil.

It's best to rinse the filter with water running from the INSIDE to the OUTSIDE--- you don't want to push the dirt and grime further into the foam-- you want it to come out the way it came in....

Usually takes 2 spray and rinse cycles-- and some really ugly water comes out....

 

[aka1004]

:agree:

I do mine every oil change --- so every 3,000 miles. Use the spray-on cleaner--- let it air dry overnight---- and then use spray-on oil.

It's best to rinse the filter with water running from the INSIDE to the OUTSIDE--- you don't want to push the dirt and grime further into the foam-- you want it to come out the way it came in....

Usually takes 2 spray and rinse cycles-- and some really ugly water comes out....

I figured I had to the same with k&n but may be not.

 

[WackyDan]

I do mine every oil change, but to be honest, it wasn't that dirty this last time... That said I also use a UNI-Filter sleeve over mine, so that probably keeps out more of the crud...

Taking the kewl metal intake top off is a pain to a degree.... I go about 4500 miles before oil changes.

This is the UNI Filter I have over my intake for some added protection.
http://www.mfgsupply.com/m/c/NU-4032ST.html