P500 Air filter maintenance

[Deleted member 3748]

Has the K&N been a good filter?

It's worked out fine and I've only cleaned it once in over 500 miles.

 

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[Moose308]

What baffles?

Not sure what baffles either.

 

[LarryAmboy]

Too much oil causes restriction. All we use in the shop I work at is K&N filter cleaner and / or Dawn, then after it's dry we spray the outside with PJ aerosol foam filter oil and work it in a little bit.

We always add a thin layer of Belray waterproof grease to the rim of the filter. Helps ensure a tight seal so no fines get thru.

 

[WillB]

We always add a thin layer of Belray waterproof grease to the rim of the filter. Helps ensure a tight seal so no fines get thru.

I do that with the paper filter on my Polaris, works excellent.


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[Moose308]

My snorkel gives more air. But I got rid of baffles

What baffles and you referring to?

 

[trigger]

Yo @Talen ...you have us all baffled?

 

[Broncbob]

After looking in the air box after the first ride when new, a snorkel is high on the list of mods I'm going to make, and I don't ride mud or deep water! My whole air box was dusted!

 

[papermaker]

Does putting the snorkel on the inside of the cab works better than putting it on the outside?

 

[Little_g]

Does putting the snorkel on the inside of the cab works better than putting it on the outside?

I’d say anything UP from where it is now is 100% better then where Honda has it.

 

[Gassygordo]

Does putting the snorkel on the inside of the cab works better than putting it on the outside?

If you like the sound of sucking air.

 

[Deleted member 3748]

If you like the sound of sucking air.

That and it's pretty loud with engine noise if you don't use the existing sound chamber

 

[MarlinWalker]

I used the existing sound chamber but snorkeled to the outside. I have a back panel that must create a dust vacuum at the factory intake and I cannot believe how quick the air filter gets dirty in dusty conditions. Like it can be shot in one good ride. I found this thread from @Texas_Newfie and modeled it almost exactly.

P500 - A Simple Snorkel

It has helped a ton. It hasn't got real dusty here yet so the true test will be later in the summer but sucking air up high has to be much better than a foot above the tire.

 

[HUCK]

HondaBob snorkels his inside and then puts a cone filter at the top of the snorkel . His regular filter doesn't get dirty at all .
TacoBob puts a peace of unifilter over the original intake and then snaps the cap back on . Clean/change filter at each oil change and it barely needs cleaned . If your only going for cleaner air , TacoBob's way is MUCH easier .

 

[MarlinWalker]

HondaBob snorkels his inside and then puts a cone filter at the top of the snorkel . His regular filter doesn't get dirty at all .
TacoBob puts a peace of unifilter over the original intake and then snaps the cap back on . Clean/change filter at each oil change and it barely needs cleaned . If your only going for cleaner air , TacoBob's way is MUCH easier .

But what does SpongeBob use?

 

[DG Rider]

But what does SpongeBob use?

Crabby patties.

 

[SouthwestORV]

HondaBob snorkels his inside and then puts a cone filter at the top of the snorkel . His regular filter doesn't get dirty at all .
TacoBob puts a peace of unifilter over the original intake and then snaps the cap back on . Clean/change filter at each oil change and it barely needs cleaned . If your only going for cleaner air , TacoBob's way is MUCH easier .

Genius idea! I may try this.

 

[SouthwestORV]

After looking in the air box after the first ride when new, a snorkel is high on the list of mods I'm going to make, and I don't ride mud or deep water! My whole air box was dusted!

Mine surprised me too. I already have a new "no toil" filter waiting in my shop for Rambo. Just need the time to change it!

 

[trigger]

I used the existing sound chamber but snorkeled to the outside. I have a back panel that must create a dust vacuum at the factory intake and I cannot believe how quick the air filter gets dirty in dusty conditions. Like it can be shot in one good ride. I found this thread from @Texas_Newfie and modeled it almost exactly.

P500 - A Simple Snorkel

It has helped a ton. It hasn't got real dusty here yet so the true test will be later in the summer but sucking air up high has to be much better than a foot above the tire.

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That would be torn right off around here. Depending on the trails you ride, I'd recommend keeping it within the rops.
Never rode in one drawing from inside the cab but have read that it's louder. I run as many pre-filters as possible, panty hose on the tips and pre-charger around the K&N.

 

[MarlinWalker]

That would be torn right off around here. Depending on the trails you ride, I'd recommend keeping it within the rops.

It is a nuisance having to watch out for it when riding tight trails. I very well may make another one that is within the ROP at a later time. To do that I would need to move my box and rack rearward and they are all drilled and bolted down so I went with this config for the time being. Having it punch through the back panel like you have would be another option as well.

 

[Idahocrawler]

HondaBob snorkels his inside and then puts a cone filter at the top of the snorkel . His regular filter doesn't get dirty at all .
TacoBob puts a peace of unifilter over the original intake and then snaps the cap back on . Clean/change filter at each oil change and it barely needs cleaned . If your only going for cleaner air , TacoBob's way is MUCH easier .

Does tacobob oil that ink filter or is it dry ?