Ok, I'm a dumb#$$. I thought that foam filter oil was the correct substance to use on my K&N lunchbox. Oiled it, and now the bike runs like crap. Rich as hell between about 4 and 7k RPM and burning 90 miles to a tank! Apparently, you're supposed to use a special thinner K&N oil. Can I wash the filter in some gas to get the foam oil off and then re-oil with the correct oil, or do I have to toss the filter? I really want to ride this weekend! :oops: :mad: :oops: :mad: :oops: :kiss3: :mad: :oops: :mad:
Yeah, you should be able to wash it all off :thumb: K&N's are pretty durable. Diesel or kerosene will clean it a little better though.
Most auto parts store will carry it. It's called the K&N recharge kit. And you don't want to use alot of oil either.
Quote from: blue05twin on July 27, 2007, 04:54:49 AM
Most auto parts store will carry it. It's called the K&N recharge kit. And you don't want to use alot of oil either.
:thumb: Hopefully, the cleaner in the K&N kit will remove the filter oil you used. I think K&N oil is some kind of fish oil extract. At least that's what it smells like. :laugh:
Thank you, all! I rinsed the filter with some paint thinner (aka mineral spirits), used the K&N cleaner, and sprayed with the K&N oil. Bike runs good as new now.
-b.