Ayson

Hi. Since the last thread has solved my disk brake problem, I have moved on, due to curiosity to the next part.

I would like to know how to clean the stock air cleaner element for my 2007 P180 DTSi. I think it is located behind the right hand chasis cover but please confirm and suggest a method of cleaning.

Sunny

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Ayson

Thank you.

I found out where it is and removed it but have no idea how to clean it.

insanebiker

1) Use a vacuum cleaner to clean the foam first (Optional)

2) Immerse the filter element in petrol/kerosene and clean

3) After it s dry, spray some fresh oil on the filter element and replace the filter back in place.

Note: This is applicable only when the filter is said to be re-usable after cleaning, if not, just replace the air filter element

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Ayson

Thanx for the reply.

1 Im not sure whether its re-usable, its the stock filter so is it re-usable?

2 By filter element you mean the square foam thing, right?

3 Do i use my engine oil?

I opened my side cover, removed the bolts that hold the filter cover. There was a square foam thing, with 2 layers of foam, yellow layer and white layer, with a plastic frame in between. Then there was a metal mesh. After this was a big pipe open which i believe leads to the carby.

Thats the way its supposed to be right? Am i missing any components?

insanebiker

IF , after a cleaning cycle, the filter still holds a fair amount of dirt, it is better to get it replaced. (Refer ur manual for periodic maintainence, for when to replace)

Yes, the foam thingy is the filter element (Yellow and white)

U can use any UN-USED oil. It just serves as a medium on the foam to help attract dirt.

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Ayson

Now i dont know whether i should post here or in the general!

Still have a doubt on the oil. Since i do not have any unused oil, i was thinking can i use the oil given, loose, at pertol stations for atuorikshaws?

Or if i buy packaged oil what would be the smallest bottle i can buy?

Raccoon

Just buy a 2t oil sachet. You will get it at bigger oil dealers and petrol bunks.

Ayson

Thanks Ill try that.

drvmtm

i must say u r tryin everything ur self.i like ur spirit,u r on the way to becoming a pro biker my friend because these mechanical thing will help u sometime in ur life.kudos to u.best of luck,

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