KLX 230 ABS Air Filter Clean and Oil

[@kapture4316]

Thank you for this video, I recently bought a 2023 klx 230s, and there is very little videos about it for maintenance or anything for that matter. So I appreciate this. Thank you!

[@JJeremiahT]

I am a newbie as well and I got a 2021 KLX230 ABS. Appreciate the video. We are all learning as we go. I am going to clean my filter as I have been riding a lot lately and it has been very dusty.

[@jenniecoleman2488]

Wow!!! Thank you for taking the time to make and post this video. I have the same motorcycle but without the ABS. This is my first motorcycle ever, so I didn't know any of this. Please keep posting more videos for this motorcycle. Thank you again!!!

[@NKG416]

thanks for the tutorial

[@h1orxrah]

Hi Mike - thanks for the video. I'm interested in the KLX230 as an alternative to the XT250 but the KLX manual says you have to take it to the dealer for air filter. I'm glad it isn't a big deal but kind of miffed Kawasaki would do that. Other than that, it seems like the KLX was meant to be owner-serviced.

[@woundedtiger7547]

Thanks for sharing 👍.

[@chrismills2192]

Good-O, Mike. Thanks for the tutorial. I came to your video because I crave a second bike for doodling around, and you can't find a Yamaha XT250 to save your life. The only other option is a KLX300 or the more affordable and comparable KLX 230. My question is this: Do you find yourself satisfied with the KLX230 or do you wish you had bought the next size up? I'm 5'9" so it may be significant, and a main reason I like the XT250.

[@mikec3554]

I'm so new to riding that I'm pretty satisfied with this size bike. If I get on the expressway, I immediately wish I had a bigger engine and some more weight, but it's perfect for Enduro-like riding, which is what I mainly do. I've told others, at this point - I'm still the limitation, not the bike.

[@chrismills2192]

@@mikec3554 Good answer. Thanks for replying

[@InterimHCEnergy]

thank you!

[@shawny5275]

Does the air filter oil brand matter ?

[@asanusai7116]

hola mike! we have same motorcycle but i build up supermoto!

[@olddog123]

Just out of curiosity, why should the airfilter be oiled once cleaned? Is this common practice for dirt bikes and if so what is the logic behind it?

[@mikec3554]

So I'm not a mechanic by any means and can't explain the logic behind it, but with everything I read it seems common practice on a dirt bike. The guy at the dealership even told me to clean and oil the chain and air filter whenever it gets wet or I drive in the dirt. I'm terrible about remembering to do both and haven't boycotted any issues yet - I'm sure I'll pay for it in the long run though...

[@olddog123]

@@cabanaleather780 thanks, that makes sense. I'll be sure to oil appropriately. Regards B

[@hikethisplanet1017]

a long time ago... maybe the 40's all car air filters sat in a bath of oil. They used the same principal that Kawasaki is using in their dirt bikes. It was all for the reasons that Cabana explained.

[@hazcat640]

You do not have to use the expensive crap they try to sell you to do this job. Dawn dish soap in a bucket of water works fine to clean it (make sure you rinse in clean water) and any light oil (like 3 in 1) will work to oil it after cleaning. Been doing this for 50 years and no problems. Edit to add: Also you can buy sheets of air filter foam and just cut to size with scissors. Yes, you can buy in on Amazon.

[@shivpalpatine]

I think the reason is that it helps absorb particulates since it is a foam filter. I think its as if a dry hand in dirt will not pick up much dirt, but if you cover your hand in oil and stick in in the dirt it picks up the particulates and holds it in the filter. This is contrary to a car filter thats like a fabric and wont let any particles through. I am just guessing, but this logic makes sense to me

[@georgetumino3965]

Thanks for this information. This is the very job i'll be doing to mine today. There is very little information on "how to" on this particular bike at the moment because its new. I'd like to replace brake lever and clutch levers but there are no after market replacement part yet. I'm going to try and do an oil change as well. There's a youtube video on how to change oil. seek the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXfZZpyPrZugd9U Regards

[@mikec3554]

Hope it helps! I'm learning everything as I go so when I noticed no video for the KLX 230 I thought I'd throw one together...

[@Tumbleweed7200]

These worked on my KLX230 Dual Sport www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01E6XQGV8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@TheMessenger100]

@@Tumbleweed7200 I was debating on those but glad it does work for a 230 I just wonder if the 230 share same parts with the 230r

[@drewchaisson9303]

Just came across this video Do you still own the bike? Have you upgraded? I have the same bike (2020) model. I've loved it but I think it's time to look for an upgrade !

[@georgetumino9652]

@@drewchaisson9303 No, I sold this bike. I just have one now and its an Africa Twin DCT. I used the KLX to learn off road riding. I did like the KLX but it was too small for me. You can catch me on my KZbin channel if you like. Currently riding around the western half of Australia on the Africa and about to commence putting up videos of the trip. channel is MC Journeys