Air Filter?

[fastrider450r]

Can i just clean my stock 450R air filter with soap and water and let it dry and then run it? or do should i use some oil on it....and would K&N oil work?
thanks

[cals400ex]

you will NEED oil on it. the oil is what stops the dirt. also, it will probably take something harsher than soap to clean the old dirt/oil off. i use gas or kerosene. then wash it in soap and water. then use oil made for foam filters. the K&N oil is for gauze filters.

[fastrider450r]

ok thanks im used to K&N's and havnt put my pipe and stuff on my R yet to need my K&N so i was just wonderin what oil to put on...
thanks

[cals400ex]

any foam air filter oil will work. i haven't tried most of the brands. i currently use belray because i can get it easily from my local dealer.

[fastrider450r]

ok thanks guys:macho