&N High Flow Air Filters aren't throwaway pieces. These high-performance filters, originally developed to deal with the harsh conditions of off-road racing while still providing a significant boost in breathing, were also designed to be reusable. A K&N, properly cleaned and re-oiled, has a service life that's virtually endless - especially on a street bike. K&N offers a million-mile warranty on all of its Street Filters, and the key is simple: You have to properly care for that K&N.      First, if you not already stocking the K&N filter-care products, the Air Filter Cleaner and the Air Filter Oil, get them. This is the stuff that'll keep a K&N High Flow Filter performing at its finest. The Cleaner and Oil are available separately in different sizes based on a customer's needs and they're available in neatly packaged Recharger Filter Care Kits. Either way the service procedure - the care and feeding of a K&N - is simple.      The idea is to keep the filter looking as it did when it came out of the box, bright red and fairly clean. If the filter builds up enough dirt and grime to where you can't see the wire mesh, it's time for a cleaning and re-oiling. The K&N recommended service goes like this:      1) Tap the filter element on a hard surface to dislodge any large or loose debris. Don't use compressed air; you'll damage the filter for good.      2) Liberally spray on the Cleaner saturating the outside of the filter. The Cleaner is biodegradable and easily dissolves built-up dirt and grime. Let the Cleaner sit for about 10-15 minutes and do its thing, thoroughly absorbing into the built-up dirt.      3) Rinse the filter clean under running water, from the inside out. You'll know it's clean when the water runs clear. You can shake the filter lightly to release excess water. Let the filter air-dry naturally. Once again, do not use compressed air.      4) Re-oil the filter. K&N offers two types of easy application oil: Spray Oil or Squeeze Bottle. With the Squeeze Bottle, which some prefer, just run a bead along the ridge of the filter-element folds and let the oil soak in. After 15-20 minutes if any white spots remain dab on a bit more oil. You're looking for that deep-red color the filter had when it was new. Light pink means you need more oil, if oil is dripping off the filter you've overdone it. Over-oiling can result in tuning issues, too, and be sure to always oil a K&N Air Filter.      That's it - the K&N is good to go. Drag Specialties carries all the K&N Cleaners, Oils and Recharge Kits so when you're selling someone a K&N put those service products in front of him. Make it a package deal. K&N High Flow Air Filters arenÕt throwaway items, but they do need care. K&N and Drag Specialties help make it easy.

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Volume 12 #11

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