o you oil UNI type airfilters?

[oldhack]

Hey all,
The question is simple. Do I need to oil my UNI type air filter as you would a 'normal' type airfilter on a bigger offroad bike?
I have never used one of these type of filters before so am unsure.
Thanks,
oldhack.

 

[pbk]

yes..........

 

[no_crf50_here]

No.. makes bike too heavy and slows you down...

 

[Dabomb]

ive never oiled my uni filter.

 

[fiffty _boytim]

just tip a cup of water on it while reving it will give you your answer ( seriously dont do it though )

 

[bournie]

I clean the uni filter on my YZ its a UNI RUSH
and I always oil my filter stop the dust getting in and also traps moisture and keeps it out of your precious power plant

 

[themountain]

a light cover of oil on the outside won't hurt and saves your engine in dusty conditions!!

 

[oldhack]

Right.
I was in a rush when I posted this.
I have always oiled normal MX type (full size and totally different to UNI type) filters on all the bikes I have owned (10 plus).
I have been riding bikes for a while but have never owned a bike with a UNI type pod lookin filter before.
To err on the side of caution I would oil the filter but I just thought I would ask the question due to have never dealing with this type of filter before.
I would assume it to be best to oil it as per normal full size filters.
I have not seen any threads relating to this subject so I thought i would ask the question.
Cheers for your remarks,
oldhack.

 

[SunnyCoastRider]

i stick mine under my car where the oil leeks a lile that seems to work lol

 

[MXGIRL]

I cant believe that question was asked!
I cant believe people dont do it!
A little bit of time on setting your bike up each ride saves money.
How much people value theie engines?

 

[oldhack]

I cant believe that question was asked!
I cant believe people dont do it!
A little bit of time on setting your bike up each ride saves money.
How much people value theie engines?

Yes I agree. I asked the question for the sake of clarification for all members aswell as myself. I wouldnt ride without doing it. But as you can see there are some differing opinions aswell as colourfull comments coming out. I dont mind asking the stupid questions for the benefit all.

 

[MXGIRL]

Im far from experienced but sometimes experience people overlook simple important things

 

[bulldog93]

I do oil my fillter:
- http://www.miniriders.com.au/tech-talk/26743-how-clean-your-pod-filter.html

 

[mattbombers]

Yes I agree. I asked the question for the sake of clarification for all members aswell as myself. I wouldnt ride without doing it. But as you can see there are some differing opinions aswell as colourfull comments coming out. I dont mind asking the stupid questions for the benefit all.

"there is no such thing as a stupid question, its that most people are too stupid to ask"

 

[MuddyMini]

i stick mine under my car where the oil leeks a lile that seems to work lol

You do what ??? LOL

I've just cleaned & re-oiled my Uni which was covered in mud. Soak in warm soapy water, wash & rinse til it's clean then let it dry. Oil it with proper Uni-oil as per their instructions (cover all over then squeeze out excess) I let mine drain a bit otherwise when you put it back on it drips out onto your bike.

You are talking about a foam filter aren't you oldhack?

Dirty Uni

Clean Uni!

 

[Peter1230]

any oil is good.. as long as it aint dirty.

 

[MuddyMini]

any oil is good.. as long as it aint dirty.

I don't know about that. The Uni-filter Oil is very tacky and not like motor oil. I'd be using the proper stuff

 

[DvDRip]

nah motor oil is way too thin and not sticky enough....

 

[krazed0451]

I don't know about that. The Uni-filter Oil is very tacky and not like motor oil. I'd be using the proper stuff

What about chain lube?

 

[DvDRip]

This is what'll happen if you ride dirt without an oiled filter:

http://www.miniriders.com.au/mini-chat/26841-why-my-bike-free-revving-bogging-down.html

and that was with an oiled unifilter... was just a really dusty day