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Post by speedy1125 on Mar 12, 2011 14:45:15 GMT -5
There has got to be a cheap substitute the the K&N stuff. Trans Fluid (ATF)? 3&1? castor oil? I just put an aftermarket filter on, adjusted the valves for the first time which were at .0015  wtg china. Just doing those 2 simple things, that little sucker WOKE UP. |
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Post by felliott on Mar 12, 2011 18:15:09 GMT -5
I have used auto trans fluid for many many years with good results. K&N says not to do it.
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Post by speedy1125 on Mar 13, 2011 10:56:42 GMT -5
I have used auto trans fluid for many many years with good results. K&N says not to do it. Probably because they want you to spend your $$ in their stuff lol Thanks bro! |
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Post by Fox on Mar 13, 2011 15:21:55 GMT -5
Regular 30 or 40 wt will work.
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Post by stepthrutuner on Mar 13, 2011 15:26:03 GMT -5
I just went ahead and bought the K&N stuff. A large spray can will last forever.
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Post by 90GTVert on Mar 13, 2011 15:30:44 GMT -5
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Post by speedy1125 on Mar 14, 2011 15:06:10 GMT -5
i have some this 5w20 from my dads honda element I guess I will try that.
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cyberbeer65
Scoot Junior
2009 83cc Road Runner
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Post by cyberbeer65 on Mar 14, 2011 19:40:50 GMT -5
I used WD-40. Seems to be doing the job.
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Post by speedy1125 on Mar 15, 2011 1:44:36 GMT -5
interesting,
Sweet lookin bike and thanks for the tip!
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Bong
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Post by Bong on Mar 16, 2011 14:38:50 GMT -5
I am a new member here but, I used a cheap pod filter for a couple months before the foam separated from the rubber connection. No oil. I got an UNI and asked around about WD40. Seemed like a good idea and it may work fine. I went ahead and got the KN recharge kit. and used that instead. The spray works good and will last a very long time. The only real drawback is its very messy. Rubber gloves help  On a hot day oil will cover the starter and run off the filter. Otherwise I love the sound and don't mind cleaning it a little more often. |
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Post by lshigham on Mar 16, 2011 14:47:11 GMT -5
The proper oil is way stickier than WD40, I picked some up today.
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Post by 90GTVert on Mar 16, 2011 15:06:09 GMT -5
Oil shouldn't be running off the filter. If you are using K&N filter oil and it's running off, you applied it too thick.
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Bong
Scoot Enthusiast
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Post by Bong on Mar 16, 2011 15:43:53 GMT -5
Your right 90gtvert I did spray the K&N oil a little thick. I was not expecting 75/80 degree afternoons in March ;D Once it hits 110 Even a light coat will seep through and make a mess IMO. The K&N spray is for paper filters not foam if I understand correctly. Thus it is thinner and may run off in high heat. It does the same job for filtering though. This is just my experiance. I am no expert but I assume even thicker oil will get warm and run out of the foam filters. Just my opinion don't take it to serious. I have more questions than answers  |
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Post by 90GTVert on Mar 16, 2011 16:49:36 GMT -5
I spray the K&N oil for fabric filters on just enough to get color basically. I started doing it that way shortly after K&N filters got popular. I was told at that point that the excess oil was harmful to MAF sensors on fuel injected vehicles, which K&N now claims isn't true. It seemed to work fine though, and no dripping or seeping, and uses less product so I stuck with that method.
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Post by Fox on Mar 16, 2011 18:35:56 GMT -5
WD40 is really not a lubricant per say. It's a penetrant and a protectant against rust but it doesn't last long and must be reapplied to metal periodically to keep protecting. It dries out and weather wears it off.
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On a hot day oil will cover the starter and run off the filter. Otherwise I love the sound and don't mind cleaning it a little more often.
