Refer to Maintenance Scheduling → Regular Service Intervals → Regular Service Intervals: 2013 FXSBSE. Inspect filter element at proper intervals and service as required. Under dusty conditions, inspect more often.

WARNING

Do not use gasoline or solvents to clean filter element. Flammable cleaning agents can cause an intake system fire, which could result in death or serious injury. (00101a)

NOTICE

Install air filter before running engine. Failure to do so can draw debris into the engine and could result in engine damage. (00207a)

The high flow air cleaner has a cotton gauze filter element and water-resistant rain sock.

Riding a motorcycle equipped with an exposed oiled air filter under wet or rainy conditions is NOT recommended. Install the rain sock over the filter element under these circumstances.

NOTE

The use of cleaning, drying or oiling methods or products other than those shown will damage the filter and void the manufacturer's warranty.
K&N AIR FILTER CLEANER and K&N AIR FILTER OIL are available either as part of the FILTER CARE SERVICE KIT or sold separately.

1.	See Figure 1. Loosen clamp. Separate the filter element from the air inlet tube. NOTE The chrome backplate is adhered to the element.
2.	Gently tap the element to dislodge any loose dirt. Gently brush with a soft bristle brush.
3.	Spray air filter cleaner liberally onto the cotton filter media and let soak for ten minutes. Alternatively, roll the cotton filter media in a shallow pan of air filter cleaner. Remove immediately, and let soak for ten minutes.
4.	Rinse the filter media from the inside with low-pressure tap water.
5.	Shake off all excess water and let the filter media air-dry. DO NOT use compressed air or a heat gun to speed drying.
6.	Inspect filter. Replace the filter element if necessary. NOTE DO NOT OVER-OIL THE AIR FILTER. Over-oiling may affect performance of the engine and/ or certain engine components. If oil is still draining or dripping from the element twenty minutes after oiling, clean the filter element.
7.	After the filter media is completely dry, apply air filter oil along each pleat, once only. a. EITHER spray holding the spray nozzle approximately 76 mm (3 in) away from the media. b. OR carefully use a squeeze bottle to deposit oil. NOTE Let the oil wick (absorb) into the filter media for twenty minutes before proceeding.
8.	After twenty minutes, inspect the filter media. Carefully apply oil to any remaining visible white spots on the filter media and allow to absorb.
9.	Install air filter element with clamp onto the intake tube until it aligns with the mark on the tube (approximately 16 mm (⅝ in)) from the end. NOTE Hold worm drive in approximate center of notch when tightening clamp.
10.	Orient the air filter element so the symbol on the front cover aligns properly. Tighten the clamp to 5.1–6.2 N·m (45–55 in-lbs).

1	Cover
2	Air filter element
3	Clamp

Figure 1. Air Cleaner