Do you need to grease the air filter on a bike?
On most modern bikes, the air filter will seal just fine. However, as an extra precaution, we like to put a little grease on the rim as well. You can use a bearing or all-purpose grease. This just ensures that the filter will seal nicely against the surface of the air boot.
What kind of air filter does powersport use?
There are two major types of filters used by powersport vehicles: foam and K&N (pleated cotton). We’ve included instructions for both types – just pick your type below to get started. When you’re ready to clean and oil your own air filter, be sure to check out Rocky Mountain ATV/MC for everything you need.
What’s the best way to oil an air filter?
Then you can apply oil to it. There are lots of ways to oil a foam air filter. You can use an aerosol spray to get oil all over the filter and then work it in. You can drizzle oil on the filter like you would syrup over pancakes. We recommend submerging the filter in oil. This is a foolproof way of getting the filter completely covered with oil.
On most modern bikes, the air filter will seal just fine. However, as an extra precaution, we like to put a little grease on the rim as well. You can use a bearing or all-purpose grease. This just ensures that the filter will seal nicely against the surface of the air boot.
Then you can apply oil to it. There are lots of ways to oil a foam air filter. You can use an aerosol spray to get oil all over the filter and then work it in. You can drizzle oil on the filter like you would syrup over pancakes. We recommend submerging the filter in oil. This is a foolproof way of getting the filter completely covered with oil.
There are two major types of filters used by powersport vehicles: foam and K&N (pleated cotton). We’ve included instructions for both types – just pick your type below to get started. When you’re ready to clean and oil your own air filter, be sure to check out Rocky Mountain ATV/MC for everything you need.