well i never really thought about it but, i live out were i drive on a dirt road to get to my house. but what im getting at is there any side affects from all the dust in the air getting in my bike or percautions i should take, or cleaning methods. i have a pod filter, for a air filter. i also change my oil alittle earlier than most because of the dirt (thats what the manual said to do)
IMO that sounds pretty good. If you get a K&N you can just rinse it out every 5-10K miles or more if it REALLY dusty.
The air and oil filters are probably the most important things to keep clean.
Living in a dry, dusty climate places increased demands on adhering to regular maintenance. Also, your sunny environment means the potential for increased UV damage, depending how and where your bike is stored.
Having pod filters is a double-edged sword; you can closely monitor when they get dirty, but they'll get dirtier than the airbox/filter combination. An important factor that you need to consider is crankcase ventilation. With the stock setup, crankcase vapors are vented into the air filter, thus sealing the system from dust. In your setup with pod filters, a filter needs to be placed on the breather hose (originating from the top of the valve cover). K&N markets these, but they are also available at auto parts stores. This needs as much attention as the air filters.
The other things you need to monitor are the rubber seals on wheel and fork bearings, fork dirt scrapers, and the shaft seal on the shock. You should inspect these items on a more frequent basis than maintenance schedules call for. You'll probably need to clean and lube the shock linkage twice as often.
The type of lubricants you use for your chain, cables, and other spritzing are also important. Try to use "dry film" lubricants if possible. Waxy chain lubes don't attract as much dirt, and sloughs it off better than wet ones. Follow the directions, and let it dry thoroughly after you apply it before you ride. Try to avoid using grease to lube lever pivots and such. A good rule of thumb is to apply sparingly, wipe off any excess, and reapply often.:cheers: