Induction Kits - KEEP THE FILTERS OILED!

[Jay.S]

Seems the oil has tackifiers in which make the oil stickier to trap the dust particles etc.

So the 3in1 oils, WD40 etc etc wont work, I thought google would have the answer to a cheap alternative.

Best sticking to the brand names.

Edit: That said this stuff will be fine:-
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300ML-SHE...?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item2c6cd39bbfvv

 

[Martin.]

I bought a bottle last night. Pipercross cleaner and retention spray. Was about a tenner.

 

[Fred@BTM]

that's nothing!

 

[Gray]

that's nothing!

ewwwwww!!!

 

[danward]

I've had my Pipercross oiling kit sitting on the side for a month - will make sure I use it this weekend! I wasn't aware of the need to do it so often!

 

[Rob]

It isn't. I'm sure even piperX say to oil them 6 monthly?

 

[cat171]

Do you need it for those Green cotton ones, the type that just sit in the airbox ?

 

[Zeitgeist0190]

What about things like non-foam filters, like K&N cones etc? I know they said to oil it, but i'm fairly sure it wasn't until you'd covered thousands of miles - that said, i took a quick peek and mine's filthy!

 

[guysy]

I think the K & N cotton type and the green filters do, its only paper ones that don't I assume.

 

[Fred@BTM]

can you see why i recommend sticking with standard paper elements? because it FILTERS, amazing!

 

[Zeitgeist0190]

Fred, you're an industry genius.

 

[Fred@BTM]

all about having 3bhp extra!

 

[Midnight]

that's nothing!

Please tell me that's not mine lol.

 

[marinemackay2003]

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-794-silkolene-foam-filter-oil.aspx#

thats the stuff i use, years worth of the stuff for around a £12 posted

years worth of the stuff as apposed to a 75ml bottle

 

[neil 182]

What's best product to use in the k Tec induction kit? Do ktec do there own? So is it just a case of oiling foam outside like maybe spray? Thanks.

 

[Adamm.]

Well I'm glad I have a paper filter now, albeit a bit tatty but I know my TB doesn't look anything like the 2 in this thread.

 

[Tunst]

Im running a stock filter in my PH1 airbox.. Couldnt be arsed with spending £30 odd on a filter then having to oil it all the time.. I wont notice a difference fitting a fancy one..

 

[Jamesstone]

that's nothing!

I have only ever seen one that bad on a PH1 172 that was running the standard induction set up with out an airfilter as he wanted more induction noise :dead:

 

[franx]

can you see why i recommend sticking with standard paper elements? because it FILTERS, amazing!

Ive tried many many setups… and guess what, the paper filter won :star:

Engine seemed less torque-y with the foam ones , the tad little resistance of the paper one felt better on the throttle response (must not forget to mention that it's a V6 box)

and oh yeah; they FILTER better

 

[r900smp]

I want to replace the filter all together on the end of my kit... What size brand is best? The mesh inside the Ktec one is awful!

 

[r900smp]

Can anyone give me a link to a filter the same size?

 

[guysy]

I want to replace the filter all together on the end of my kit... What size brand is best? The mesh inside the Ktec one is awful!

I was thinking the same, flimsy mesh inside, easy to "dent" if not really careful.

 

[msremmert]

I now have a job for Sunday.
Cone and throttle body are coming off for a damn good clean.

Ordering some oil now.

 

[r900smp]

Someone on here must have replaced it? Or know the size!

 

[The Fatty]

I want to replace the filter all together on the end of my kit... What size brand is best? The mesh inside the Ktec one is awful!

the mesh inside most foam filters is minimal and flimsy, but it does the job. I have use the RAMAIR filter with the 70mm opening on my 182, and a recent RR result had shown a +10bhp increase over the stock filter Also according to RAMAIR, the filter is pre-impregnated with the oil in between the 2 layers so doesn't need oiling until you clean it, not sure how true of a statement that is, but so far my TB looks nice and clean.

 

[r900smp]

70mm the same as the Ktec one pal?

 

[The Fatty]

iirc the OE pipework is 70mm, if the ktec is the same size as that then yes.

 

[MartinR]

Ktec one is 70mm pipe diameter too yes.

 

[r900smp]

Nice one, going to order a pipercross one from demon tweeks

 

[r900smp]

Brought a 70mm pipercross cone filter and it was the exact same size as the hose so wouldn't fit! The Ktec filter is 60mm just for reference

 

[Kyle 86]

I found this on my pals kit a few weeks back. Only done 2k

 

[r900smp]

Mine was exactly the same!

 

[Addicted]

Mine too, I just soaked mine in warm water and got rid of all the dirt (the silicone)

 

[caymanr26]

Most companies don't pre oil any more as the oil interferes with VAG air flow sensors - RamAir said it would be fine running without oil but those pictures obviously show otherwise

 

[clarkey23]

Mine after less than 1500 miles

 

[msremmert]

I've washed the cone and pipe but I've put my standard box back in for now with a foam filter.
My Ktec thing had done about 5000 miles and didn't look half as dirty as some of these though. :S

Actually nice to have a quieter machine for now tbh. I'll put the cone back on for trolling when the nicer weather comes back.

 

[seanybaby1788]

Just taken mine off for its second clean. Not sure if the residue is from before it was oiled for.the 1st time.

Going to get it power tested over next few months. Be interested to see if ive lost any power. Cant believe they dont tell you to oil these!

 

[McGherkin]

Cant believe they dont tell you to oil these!

Err, they do?

 

[seanybaby1788]

Err, they do?

Mine most certainly didnt. I have the instructions in my hand....

 

[McGherkin]

Mine does. Tells you how to do it and everything.