What liquid should I clean my air filter with?

[YZRide]

My manual states I should clean my airfilter with a Solvent. Is water ok or is there some other kind of liquid that I should use to clean my air filter?

 

[whenfoxforks-ruled]

Water and

I've been real happy with No-Toil Products, and thats coming from someone who's been using solvents and gas.

 

[Okiewan]

My manual states I should clean my airfilter with a Solvent. Is water ok or is there some other kind of liquid that I should use to clean my air filter?

I used gas for years .... (BTW, water won't work with regular filter oil). Switched to No-Toil 5-6 years ago. Great stuff.

 

[YZRide]

Thanks for your advice guys.

 

[76GMC1500]

I use Dawn dish soap and water. It works fine. For the most part, I use the Bel Ray oils because they're cheap but get the job done.

 

[breezeair]

I have used No-toil all summer and fall and it has worked great but I think it is more trouble than petro oil. I have tried washing in the sink and in the washer, both methods work great. I think it takes longer than when I used paint thinner in a bucket with a screen in the bottom. When this bottle is gone I'm going back to Bel-Ray.

 

[YZRide]

I plan to take the bike out tommorow. I havn't inspected the filter since I got it about a month ago. I assume the cleaninig proccess requires it to be soaked in the Solution for a long time Like a KNN out of a car??

 

[76GMC1500]

I don't soak my knn, I just spray it until it's thoroughly red. On a foam motorcycle filter, I thoroughly soak it and then wring it out.

 

[FruDaddy]

I usually use PJ1 Super Cleaner in an aerosol can (it works on chains also). Unfortunately I cannot locate it where I am now, so I will be using their Filter Cleaner for a while. The Super Cleaner works well and is rather simple, spray it on, hose it off.

 

[darringer]

I also like the No-Toil oil. I use Oxyclean to wash the filter instead of the No-Toil cleaner. Works just as well, and I use it to clean my riding stuff too.

 

[Yz250FinAZ]

i just get a bucket, fill it with warm water, some dish soap, and clean it, always worked for me. im thinking about getting some cleaners though...