A couple of questions regarding the filter and the airbox...

(1) After a nice ride on Sunday I decided to really get a good cleaning in - something I have not done in awhile. I checked the clear tube under the airbox and noticed some water/muck. I had done some riding in a lot of water the week before. When I took the lid off the airbox I found signs that water had been in there as well as some pieces of twigs, etc. There was residue on the walls of the box showing the water had been in there.

The oil did not have any "whiteness" in it.

Question: How do I keep the water out? Don't hit mud puddles? Is there anything I can do?


(2) I went to clean out the filter - basically I used warm water and some mild soap, washed it out and rinsed it. What do I do with the foam filter oil? Soak it?

Thanks to anyone who responds with some answers...

DeDo