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)
NOTE
Never strike the filter on a hard surface to dislodge dirt.
  1. Tap the filter to dislodge any loose dirt. Gently brush with a soft bristle brush.
    2. NOTE
    K&N POWER KEEN AIR FILTER CLEANER is available from a Harley-Davidson dealer.
  2. Clean the filter:
    1. Spray air filter cleaner liberally or roll the cotton filter media in a shallow pan of cleaner.
    2. Soak for ten minutes.
    3. NOTE
    Do not use compressed air or a heat gun to speed drying.
  3. Rinse and dry the filter.
    1. Rinse off the filter from the clean side to the dirty side with low-pressure tap water.
    2. Shake off the excess water.
    3. Let the filter air dry.
    4. NOTE
    If the air filter requires replacement, install to a new filter with the correct adhesive. See your Harley-Davidson dealer.
  4. Inspect the filter. Hold the filter up to a strong light source.
    1. The filter is clean if light is uniformly visible through the filter.
    2. Replace the filter if damaged or if it cannot be adequately cleaned.
    5. NOTE
    • K&N AIR FILTER OIL is available at your Harley-Davidson dealer.
    • Do not over oil the filter. If oil is still dripping from the filter 20 minutes after oiling, clean and oil the filter again.
  5. Oil the filter.
    1. Spray or use a squeeze bottle to apply air filter oil along each pleat.
    2. Allow the filter to absorb the oil for 20 minutes.
    3. After 20 minutes, inspect the filter. Apply filter oil to any remaining white spots. Allow the filter to absorb the oil.