Clean the air filter on the motorcycle

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An air filter on a motorcycle is something like a human's lungs - it ensures that the engine can "breathe" freely and that no foreign bodies get into the engine with the intake air. The air filter must be serviced and cleaned at regular intervals in order to ensure that this is not disruptive. Instructions will show you how to do this correctly with the different types of air filters.

A well-maintained and cleaned air filter is part of a well-maintained motorcycle
A well-maintained and cleaned air filter is part of a well-maintained motorcycle

What you need:

  • suitable tool
  • a big bucket
  • a small bucket
  • lint-free cleaning rags
  • Air filter cleaner
  • Air filter oil
  • water-repellent sealing grease
  • Latex gloves
  1. Different motorcycles have different air filters. There are paper ones that are not cleaned, but simply replaced like the filter bags on a vacuum cleaner. There are also wet air filters (they are made of foam and are mainly used on smaller motorcycles) and dry air filters (metal).
  2. Before you start cleaning the air filter, set the engine shut off the fuel tap and only work on a cold motorcycle.
  3. Jack up the motorcycle securely on firm, level ground.
  4. Do not smoke while working and do not use flammable substances.

Clean the air filter - dry air filter

  1. Remove the left side cover by loosening the fastening screws.
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  2. Pull out the air filter, seal the intake ducts with a clean, lint-free cloth and clean the dry air filter from the inside out.
  3. Tap it vigorously on one edge. This is better for the coarse dirt particles with compressed air from a compressor or at the gas station.
  4. Wipe the case thoroughly with an oil rag.
  5. You must clear any clogged intake ducts. Also check the housing for any cracks.
  6. Now install the dry air filter again, paying particular attention to the installation direction and order.
  7. However, if the air filter is old and can no longer be cleaned properly, you should replace it.

Clean a wet air filter on a motorcycle

  1. Remove the air filter as described for the dry air filter.
  2. Never use gasoline to clean the air filter (harmful to health and grueling for the foam in the wet air filter), but a special cleaning agent from a specialist shop.
  3. Put the detergent in a large bucket, put on latex gloves and carefully knead the air filter until it appears clean.
  4. Then rinse the wet air filter thoroughly with clear water and let it air dry (not with a compressor).
  5. Pour special air filter oil from a specialist retailer into a small bucket and oil the foam filter thoroughly. Then press it out lightly and let it dry a little.
  6. Before reinstalling the wet air filter, remove the cloths from the intake ducts and coat the Edge of the filter with a water-repellent sealant from a specialist retailer to prevent dirt from entering can.

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