Air filter maintenance

[Z3ROPAINE]

Hi guys,

Im new to pit bikes and have ridden big bikes most of my life.

The question i have (after using the search tool but not finding the answer i was after)

I have purchased a UNI filter (as they seem to be the best) which has 2 foam parts to it, the outer foam and inner foam which is attached permanently.

My question is, do you just put oil filter on the inner foam and then slide the outer foam back on dry?

Reason i say this is because, if you oil both, wont the outer layer get oil all over my boot and pants?

Cheers

 

[MiniFighter]

Hi guys,

Im new to pit bikes and have ridden big bikes most of my life.

The question i have (after using the search tool but not finding the answer i was after)

I have purchased a UNI filter (as they seem to be the best) which has 2 foam parts to it, the outer foam and inner foam which is attached permanently.

My question is, do you just put oil filter on the inner foam and then slide the outer foam back on dry?

Reason i say this is because, if you oil both, wont the outer layer get oil all over my boot and pants?

Cheers

Ive always oiled both inner and outer elements.

 

[Z3ROPAINE]

Ive always oiled both inner and outer elements.

Do you find that oil gets on your boots or pants?

 

[MiniFighter]

Do you find that oil gets on your boots or pants?

on occasion yeah, also comes down to if your oiling it correctly? shouldnt be to much oil on the outer.

Also...Better that than sh!t in your carb and engine!

 

[Z3ROPAINE]

Thanks MiniFighter

I use PJ1 filter oil on my all my bikes in the past and its super stringy, which is why i like it as it does the best job (IMO)

On my big bike i use the liquid PJ1 and knead it into the filter until i have a nice even coverage over the entire filter, now the end of the UNI filter (on the pit bike) is not covered by the outer layer, which led me to believe that only the inner layer should be oiled up and the outer left dry to stop getting oil on your gear.

I guess i will try and see what happens, i usually go to races with 2 or 3 filters (on big bike) depending on how dusty the track gets so will try different combination with the pit bike.

Would love to hear other peoples thoughts on this as well.


Cheers

 

[hugemoth]

Unifilter says to oil both inner and outer layers.

Frequently Asked Questions

I only oil the inner for the same reason as you.

Q

 

[Z3ROPAINE]

Unifilter says to oil both inner and outer layers.

Frequently Asked Questions

I only oil the inner for the same reason as you.

Q

Thanks for the link Moth!

I think i will just run the inner oiled up and see how i go.

 

[MiniFighter]

Thanks for the link Moth!

I think i will just run the inner oiled up and see how i go.

If you look closely, the outer sock type will be a course type material, and the inner a finer material. This is for a reason, so my advice is maybe not oil the outer as heavily.

Id be def doing both though.

Thats just my opinion though.

 

[Z3ROPAINE]

If you look closely, the outer sock type will be a course type material, and the inner a finer material. This is for a reason, so my advice is maybe not oil the outer as heavily.

Id be def doing both though.

Thats just my opinion though.

Great thanks Mini, will test both ways and see if it makes a huge difference.

 

[MiniFighter]

Great thanks Mini, will test both ways and see if it makes a huge difference.

Performance wise it wont, engine life it may..

 

[Hillz]

airfilter oil is for pussy's, like chain lube

 

[hugemoth]

I suspect the outer filter is there only to extend the time it takes for the inner filter to become clogged when riding in very dusty conditions.

 

[Z3ROPAINE]

Right, after a few rides now on my pit bike, i've come to the conclusion that PJ1 Spray oil filter is the best solution for me, i do cover the inner and outer, but the outer very lightly.

Thanks again for everyone's input.

 

[rumble]

airfilter oil is for pussy's, like chain lube

Use mans lube, just spit on it??

 

[FMX_22]

airfilter oil is for pussy's, like chain lube

Hilz does that'd mean i can take the tyres off and just ride on the rims??

 

[Hillz]

Use mans lube, just spit on it??

nothing at all

 

[largey]

I rode on a Bck rim once certainly is not for pussys lol