Air Filter Oil, What do you guys use?

CarbonElite · February 21st, 2016, 09:47 AM

So, I did a search in the tech forum for pre-gens and it seems to literally just list any thread with the words filter and oil. I searched through 5 and just figured I'd post here.

What filter oil do you guys traditionally use for the air filter. Looked at K&N and UNI on Amazon. UNI seems pricey for a smaller can than the K&N oil. Was also going to purchase a UNI filter for 12 bucks, current filter looks like it could be replaced, but not horrible. Thanks for your responses.

RacinNinja · February 21st, 2016, 10:09 AM

For foam filters (ie stock), use a foam filter oil like UNI or PJ1.

For a BMC or K&N filter, use K&N oil.

CarbonElite · February 21st, 2016, 03:39 PM

Gracias RacinNinja

csmith12 · February 21st, 2016, 03:44 PM

I am pretty much K&N all the way most of the time for filters. I use Shell Rotella T6 from wal-mart.

MrAtom · February 21st, 2016, 06:37 PM

I use whatever engine oil I have handy, which is almost always some Rotella T6.

jkv45 · February 21st, 2016, 07:48 PM

We like the UNI oil on our UNI filters.

Air filter oil is different from regular engine oil. It is much more tacky and "strings" when you touch it. Just make sure you don't use too much.

HoneyBadgerRy · February 21st, 2016, 08:20 PM

For foam filters I use belray foam filter oil, for K&N style filters I use k&n oil. I also try to use twin air filters whenever possible, but I also use Uni pods or whatever is available. Not sure why I bought a K&N for the ninja instead of two 6".

Mohawk · February 22nd, 2016, 12:31 AM

The stock foam filter should use engine oil, same as 99% of dirt bikes that have foam filters. K&N type filters should use a thinner filter oil, like K&N's own brand or any othe cotton gauze filter oil.

HoneyBadgerRy · February 22nd, 2016, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mohawk

The stock foam filter should use engine oil, same as 99% of dirt bikes that have foam filters. K&N type filters should use a thinner filter oil, like K&N's own brand or any othe cotton gauze filter oil.

The ninja foam filter would probbably be fine with engine oil, how ever you should never use engine oil on a dirtbikes air filter. Dirtbikes are in a much more extreme environment, and they use a much thicker stickier oil.

cadd · May 2nd, 2016, 05:45 PM

Foam air filter oils. Have to purchase it online? Or would the local Walmart, Autozone, Advanced Auto type have them in stock?

HoneyBadgerRy · May 3rd, 2016, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cadd

Foam air filter oils. Have to purchase it online? Or would the local Walmart, Autozone, Advanced Auto type have them in stock?

I have to get my belray at a local motorcycle store. Walmart/autozone/etc never has it. Normally I am to impacient to order it online.

February 21st, 2016, 09:47 AM	#1
CarbonElite ninjette.org member Name: Ken Location: Bel Air, MD Join Date: Dec 2015 Motorcycle(s): '00 Two Fiddy Posts: 41	Air Filter Oil, What do you guys use? So, I did a search in the tech forum for pre-gens and it seems to literally just list any thread with the words filter and oil. I searched through 5 and just figured I'd post here. What filter oil do you guys traditionally use for the air filter. Looked at K&N and UNI on Amazon. UNI seems pricey for a smaller can than the K&N oil. Was also going to purchase a UNI filter for 12 bucks, current filter looks like it could be replaced, but not horrible. Thanks for your responses.

February 21st, 2016, 10:09 AM	#2
RacinNinja Vintage Screwball Name: B Location: Washington Join Date: Feb 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250, 2008 Ninja 250, 2019 KTM 1290SDR, 2017 FZ10 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '16	For foam filters (ie stock), use a foam filter oil like UNI or PJ1. For a BMC or K&N filter, use K&N oil. __________________________________________________ Goin' fast on slow bikes!

February 21st, 2016, 03:44 PM	#4
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	I am pretty much K&N all the way most of the time for filters. I use Shell Rotella T6 from wal-mart. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

February 21st, 2016, 08:20 PM	#7
HoneyBadgerRy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ryan Location: Beaufort SC Join Date: Aug 2015 Motorcycle(s): 05 Ninja 250, 04 KTM 625 SMC, 01 Xc250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	For foam filters I use belray foam filter oil, for K&N style filters I use k&n oil. I also try to use twin air filters whenever possible, but I also use Uni pods or whatever is available. Not sure why I bought a K&N for the ninja instead of two 6". __________________________________________________ Because Unregistered sucks at riding.

May 2nd, 2016, 05:45 PM	#10
cadd cadd cadd cadd Name: Cadd Location: 41°21'13.1"N, 74°41'37.4"W Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 300 Posts: A lot. MOTM - May '15	Foam air filter oils. Have to purchase it online? Or would the local Walmart, Autozone, Advanced Auto type have them in stock? __________________________________________________ Riding it like I financed it.

February 21st, 2016, 03:39 PM	#3
CarbonElite ninjette.org member Name: Ken Location: Bel Air, MD Join Date: Dec 2015 Motorcycle(s): '00 Two Fiddy Posts: 41	Gracias RacinNinja

February 21st, 2016, 06:37 PM	#5
MrAtom . Name: . Location: . Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot. MOTM - July '15	I use whatever engine oil I have handy, which is almost always some Rotella T6.

February 21st, 2016, 07:48 PM	#6
jkv45 Rev Limiter Name: Jay Location: WI Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jun '18, Oct '16	We like the UNI oil on our UNI filters. Air filter oil is different from regular engine oil. It is much more tacky and "strings" when you touch it. Just make sure you don't use too much.

February 22nd, 2016, 12:31 AM	#8
Mohawk ninjette.org guru Name: Chris Location: Bristol, UK Join Date: Feb 2016 Motorcycle(s): ZZR250, VFR800 Posts: 478	The stock foam filter should use engine oil, same as 99% of dirt bikes that have foam filters. K&N type filters should use a thinner filter oil, like K&N's own brand or any othe cotton gauze filter oil.

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