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[LarryB]

Anyone have a detailed step by step procedure for cleaning and recharging a K&N

[skreminegul07]

Anyone have a detailed step by step procedure for cleaning and recharging a K&N

Spray on the cleaner, let it soak.  Hose it off from the inside of the filter out.  Let it dry.  Then spray on oil in light even coats til its all the same color.  You may let it sit for a day to see if any oil runs off.

[49445CVO]

That's what I do too.

Topper

[Boatman]

You guys are no fun giving Larry the correct answer in the 1st two posts.        

[grc]

When in doubt, go to the source.  From the K&N web site, or the Filtercharger carton instructions:

1. APPLY CLEANER (SEE FIGURE 1)
FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ON THE K&N AIR FILTER CLEANER BOTTLE.
Spray K&N Air Filter Cleaner onto both sides of the air filter until it completely saturates the pleated material.
 A. Apply K&N Air Filter Cleaner to clean side of filter
 B. Apply K&N Air Filter Cleaner to dirty side of filter
Allow cleaner to soak into both sides of air filter for 10 minutes to loosen the dirt. Do not let cleaner dry on air filter.
CAUTION: THE USE OF ANY OTHER CLEANING SOLUTION OR METHOD COULD DAMAGE THE FILTER!
2. RINSE (SEE FIGURE 2)
Rinse off air filter with cool low-pressure water. Allow gravity to flush dirt out of air filter by applying water to the clean side of the filter; up and down the length of the pleats.
Continue to rinse the filter until all traces of cleaner are gone. If the filter is extremely dirty it may be necessary to repeat steps 1 and 2. If there are spots of dirt remaining on the filter, spray each spot directly with cleaner, allow a few minutes for it to soak and repeat rinsing step.
3. DRY
After rinsing, gently shake off excess water and allow filter to dry naturally.  Do not proceed to the oiling step until the filter is completely dry. 
CAUTION: THE USE OF ANY OTHER DRYING METHODS (I.E. COMPRESSED AIR, DRYER HEATERS, HEAT GUNS) COULD DAMAGE FILTER.
4. OILING (SEE FIGURE 3)
RECOMMENDATION: FOR BEST RESULTS USE K&N AIR FILTER OIL.
Apply K&N Air Filter Oil liberally to the dirty side of the filter only. This will allow for a visual reference of complete coverage.
 A. If using a K&N squeeze bottle, squeeze bead of oil along the crown of each pleat using the lip on the squeeze bottle tip as a guide. Utilize graduated view strip on bottle to dispense proper amount of oil.
 B. If using a K&N aerosol spray, spray an even amount of oil along the crown of each pleat.
Wait 20 minutes for the oil to be absorbed into the filter media. Inspect the clean side of the filter for any areas that are lighter in color. Touch up these areas in the media by applying oil to the dirty side of the filter.  Continue oiling procedure until there is an even red color over the entire surface of the clean and dirty side of filter.
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Do not use other solvents, as they may destroy the cotton fiber material.  Do not "scrub" the material with anything (brush, cloth, etc.), as you will probably damage the cotton fiber material.  Do not force dry with compressed air or hot air guns, as that may also destroy the material.  If you need to hurry the drying process, try Momma's hair dryer on the low speed and no heat setting.  Do not become impatient and just soak the filter with oil - that stuff will drip out and coat your bike, your leg, etc. for the next 5000 miles.

Jerry

[LarryB]

outstanding fellas