M.F.D.B. wrote:dubious01 wrote: PC Filterskins... outerwears for K&N work even better for knocking dust off, and preventing the filter from absorbing water.
Great advice, I have 6 PC Filter skins, I run 2 per bike at a time...
dubious01 wrote:Also, I use uni filters beacause thay are true 2 layer. Oil the inside, leave the outside dry, this way dust is stopped , but not collected on the outer layer
TERRIBLE advice, if you dont oil the outter it wont stop shit. The dirt will go straight to the second layer, thats why you THINK the dirt isnt sticking. Also, if you dont use water proof oil the non-oiled parts will absorb water like a sponge...
I can see your point. I never had issue with dirt in my carb or boot upon inspections over the years, but i don't live in the desert either, and its not nearly as dusty here as it is in Nevada...
As for water, well we do have plenty of deep crossings, the coarse uni outer filter didn't seem to absorb much water at all, and the inner oiled layer repelled the water.
Maybe I got lucky, MDFB brings good points, and I do agree with what he is saying.
I have used outerwears on my other machines, and I have to say i prefer them over the PC1 filterskins, they really repel water, and the dust knocks right off them, they don't need to be changed nearly as often as the PC1's
Are you guys using float bowl vent filters? I like the looks of the Pro Circuit ones but have never had one in my hand to inspect.
What about the load mouth filters? any experience?