Air Filter Maintenance Done Right!

We help service Rado- @Dirt N Iron FC350 that used to be mine. Keeping up on your dirt bike maintenance is crucial to a long lasting motorcycle. We give you important tips on how to prep and maintain your dirt bike. Here we show you how to Oil and install your air filter.
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[@paulvanhout9695]

Big fan of your practical maintenance videos! I always learn a little tidbit that makes these tasks easier.

[@anarchyrun8253]

Man that filter goes on nice! My 06 450X is a nightmare. I can see why you wouldnt need grease on that at all

[@spencerclark2269]

AWESOME STUFF!!

[@jasminebebe3455]

Moto Minded also makes a plastic disk that goes on the tip of your filter to prevent it from getting worn through. It is quite cheap and effective. You can also buy filters that are flame resistant if you want to run without a screen and are concerned.

[@shonrob1620]

Best content thanks guys

[@Papparratzi]

Glad that you explained why we used to run grease on the filter. For me in the newer bikes I’ve never run it I see no reason to use it in fact I see more problems with it or just introducing more stuff to fall off later when you remove the filter. Of course you’re going to clean the airbox anyhow but why make it even more difficult. as you mentioned, The seal is very good nowadays and there’s no way that air is going to pass through.

[@dirtbiketv1]

Right on--

[@Mike-gj1ed]

Wat an amazin video , thank u 🙏🏼

[@WonderBoy0403]

Thx, Jay. Much appreciated for us who aren't so mechanically inclined. You deserve more views! Have fun out there 💪

[@jonnylong7927]

I have a twin air oil tub with maxima filter oil, I don't pour it on, I simply submerge the air filter and then squeeze it out, it's the best way to oil a filter.

[@mecalpsha4473]

Maxima FFT is the BEST - it stays on the FILTER - *KTM for the win*

[@tomalealso]

! love my old bikes but cleaning the air filter is a major pain, glad to see someone got it right

[@favmat]

Great video as usual. Personally I’m quite happy with the plastic zip bag technic. In case you never heard of it : A little engine oil in a zip bag, zip it, shake it, put the air filter in and squeeze it. Fast, cheap, clean and efficient.

[@kimojon9665]

I have two air filters, when one is dirty I put it in a bucket of water and Dove dish soap for the week. The other I use KTM oil and install it in the bike. Once I'm ready to change them out, the other goes in a fresh water and Dove dish soap. It's so easy and works perfect!

[@christianruiz9951]

Or just use gas and dunk the filter in it a few times ring out all the gas and you’ll see you’re filter is perfectly clean, and just oil it and now you have a perfect filter on stand by with out going through any work

[@TheGameboy57]

@@christianruiz9951 the filter holds the last liquid you had in it for a bit while drying even if you cant squeeze anymore out. Ive used many solvents and found using them quickly doesnt destroy stuff its letting the solvent on the stuff that destroys stuff. Wouldn't you need to use soapy water or something after the gas to make sure you dont have gas (or other solvent) sitting in the filter during the drying process so you dont have a solvent left in it to either start breaking down the foam or not let the oil penetrate properly?

[@christianruiz9951]

@@TheGameboy57 nope, gas dries super quick, especially out in the sun, only thing that I do after is use air compressor with the gun and blow the filter out just make sure there is no dirt particles or sand or anything, then just oil and put it back in the bike, been doing it that way for quite some time now.

[@christianruiz9951]

@@TheGameboy57 and I’ve cycled through all of the filter with all of my bikes atleast 10 plus times each and no sign of breaking down.

[@seashackf1]

@@christianruiz9951what do you then do with the dirty gas you used to clean the filter? You can’t use it and putting it down the drain or dumping it in the yard has its own problems.

[@mgebs311]

I don’t have instagram so I am still curious to see how you clean a filter. Also, I have a 2010 YZ 250, is that older style air box a reliable seal for the filter without grease? I’ve always put grease on my filter.

[@98xjroks]

Keep an eye out. The airbox rubber boot started to warp and curl on my 2019 300i jeopardizing the seal. Not sure if this was an isolated incident or part of a larger problem.

[@opencurtains9323]

What if there is a few dirt specs getting through?

[@robertcheney6753]

Hello I have a 2008 200 xcw is this a year where you would need to use grease ? What do you think about the neoprene thing you put on the edge

[@matthewhiller5961]

So been not getting decent life out of my top ends, mechanic says my filter cleaning process is issue could you make a cleaning video or share link of the one you mentioned

[@kuaph403]

Hi jay quick question was wondering if the oil you use on the air filter is just regular oil you put in the bike?

[@bikersoncall]

Is there anything particularly improved with using Maxima, is K&N and Lucas just as good? I like the spout on the Lucas container, then I see that Jay doesn't open the Maxima top fully, just punched a bit of a slit in it, I guess that would work just as well as a dedicated spout.

[@claudioteixeira5917]

Oil beyond de rubber off the filter! And the grease go on the hole like everything 😉

[@american.angel_]

How do I know what grease to use

[@Jrodhens]

What exactly did you coat the filter in?

[@Factoryfarley25]

Could you post your filter cleaning process? I don’t use Instagram.

[@DiGurlsDemSuga]

Can you reuse the cleaning solution?

[@TheCarlejoseph]

You forgot to put grease on it! Just kidding good video.

[@robw3761]

Thanks for the video J I have a 2009 450x Honda would you say that I can get away with not greasing that filter

[@jayclark5331]

Yes

[@ljm8673]

Hey Jay, I'm trying to make some decisions on my next bike. Two things are proving to be a massive pain to figure out-- transmission ratios and stator outputs. Any idea of how or where to access this info on different bikes? Thanks.

[@jayclark5331]

no-- but if you email on bikes your considering and what your after I can give you input and thoughts--

[@oosteveo315]

I always let the filter dry completely. and always use grease on rim

[@anthonymiliaresis627]

Can I use any grease on the rim

[@oosteveo315]

@@anthonymiliaresis627 yes sir

[@Jordan348_MX]

​@@anthonymiliaresis627 . I bought a nice UNI filter for my YZ250 and I've always greased the entire filter, rim included. Even if newer bikes have filters that seal better than the older ones, why take a chance of sucking dirt into the engine, thats why I always oil the rim.

[@andrewhume7410]

Thanks for the great tips. Just bought a Husqvarna Te250i...my second bike. First was a Honda CRF 300L. Totally different filter maintenance on that rig. Wondering if someone can help me better understand how often it needs to be cleaned? I realize it depends on a number of factors, but if I am riding in very muddy and dusty environments for a couple hrs at a time, after roughly how many rides should it be cleaned/replaced? I don't know how to tell how dirty it should look before doing so. Also... dealership told me it's easier to just buy around 3 new filters for each season - wondering opinions on that. Thanks

[@dirtbiketv1]

email for more details and our google doc that has links to all -- There is not # of rides-- it all depends on Dirt Etc-- it could be one hour or 10hrs- yes have ing a few filters is nice to so you have a clean one ready to go and clean the dirty ones at the same time.

[@andrewhume7410]

@@dirtbiketv1 thank you

[@Biake22]

do you need to let it dry 24 hours?

[@justinvictoria410]

My 2024 Husky FE350s manual does say to grease air filter actually. Just saying..

[@Nikosmykoniaths]

Except if you have Yamaha YZF , u need to grease the filter base cos they suck so much dust cos of the position of the air filter up front !!

[@Sleepy.Time.]

do you advise letting the freshly oiled filter sit to "cure" for a bit? i always waited 12-24 hours to run a newly oiled filter so any thinning agents in the oil have time to evaporate

[@jayclark5331]

No-- got run it-- anything like that will be sucked in the engine be so small and no big deal.

[@Sleepy.Time.]

@@jayclark5331 Thanks

[@anthonynunez2274]

I just changed my air filter my my bikes not turning on after somebody help pls

[@johnfryman4428]

Best air filter advice - throw away & buy pre oiled new one.

[@blakebaumer2675]

More cost effective to buy a nice air filter (Twin Air) and have Mxfilterservice.com take care of cleaning and oiling them.

[@DGfilms1996]

No

[@Papparratzi]

Only time I’ve had dust pass was with a pre oiled filter. If you want it done right, do it yourself. With pre oiled filters, you don’t know how long ago they were packaged. Each day that goes by equals a drier less sticky oil.

[@1morbidangel1]

I have a 2019 yz450fx with a twin air power flow kit. I use their filter oil just as I have for years on other bikes without a problem but on this bike I keep getting dust In the air box past the filter. Is this a common issue with the YZs?

[@dirtbiketv1]

that does sound strange-- take a picture next time you have the cover off and email me-- link in my about-

[@mt1885]

I think that design is prone to that - twin-air makes better design if it is inhaling dirt then the cylinder will need replating and new top end as well.

[@steve2239]

No grease on a 97 YZ250 filter ? My filter has a rib that’s on the area of the seal that touches the air box. It’s not flat and smooth like Rado’s bike

[@jayclark5331]

No grease - you be fine if oil like I just did

[@wiattmarlatt3252]

What kind of grease besides k&n filter sealing grease will work to seal my filter

[@dirtbiketv1]

Email Jay directly with any questions. Contact info in About tab.

[@TheGameboy57]

Im not sure the type of grease actually matters.. I assume a really tacky one would be better. But the oil used in this video has a component in it keeping it liquidy and that evaporates away. When it does the oil becomes so tacky that i dont think grease is necessary. The oil will stick to the sealing surface really well

[@BAYAREAMX]

No toil for the win. If air filter maintenance is a pain in the ass, no one will do it. No toil makes it quick and easy and I’ve never had dirt in the air boot.

[@dominick470]

Noobie question - does exactly does the no toil brand make this whole process easier?

[@BAYAREAMX]

@@dominick470 yes! No toil cleaner washes off no toil oil super easy. 30 sec process.

[@78raarons]

Wanna hear something odd... Right now, 3/14/2022, I'm cleaning my sons 85 air filter, by myself, talking to no one & this video is autoplayed next? "They're" watching us..

[@dirtbiketv1]

It is reading minds

[@dirtbikehombre7987]

Truth is stranger than fiction.

[@josephgray6354]

Could you help me find your video on cleaning a dirty filter?

[@jayclark5331]

email me-

[@silly-xd8uq]

Would my 07 ktm 250 sxf need grease?

[@dirtbiketv1]

yes

[@DGfilms1996]

What do you think of no toil?

[@jayclark5331]

Its a good option for guys not riding in tough conditions and want way easier cleaning

[@mt1885]

Stick with Maxima fft

[@spread4me75]

Can a guy just use motor oil once in a pinch to oil his filter? I just cleaned my filter and realized I'm out of filter oil, all the bike shops are closed and I'm going riding tomorrow???

[@dirtbiketv1]

Yes. But it won’t stop much dirt. So be aware of that riding in dusty conditions and I would be cleaning and get good filter oil after the one ride.

[@spread4me75]

@@dirtbiketv1I live in the Pacific north west, it's been raining plenty lately so dust is of no concern at the moment, just mud, the filter is well protected it's on a 2022 CRF 450rl, thanks for the advice

[@dirtbiketv1]

@@spread4me75 yes. Just change it after that ride and be fine.

[@qashqai3431]

Can w-d40 spray be used to lubricate the air filter?

[@AdventureMotoEnduro]

never used grease no point