Air Filter Oil

Discussion in 'Common Items on Husqvarnas: Tires/tubes/grips/etc' started by Reflexrider, Mar 2, 2009.

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  1. Dirtdame Administrator

    Location:
    Rock Springs Wy
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    11 WR300,13 WR125,18 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    17 Beta Xtrainer
    There's a Cycle Gear less than a mile from my house which I drop in at all the time, but they have never carried the Bel Ray air filter oil.:excuseme:
    Dirtdame, Mar 5, 2009
    #21

  2. lairpost Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Vista, CA
    Hmm, I bought a bottle there just a couple of months ago. Store off Nordahl. Maybe I just got lucky. :)
    lairpost, Mar 5, 2009
    #22

  3. Dirtdame Administrator

    Location:
    Rock Springs Wy
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    11 WR300,13 WR125,18 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    17 Beta Xtrainer
    Hmm, I'll have to go back in and look. I even asked Loren about it one time, but apparently they didn't have a supplier at the time that carried it. Granted, I haven't actually bothered to look on the shelf there for it since they told me they couldn't get it a couple of years ago. I did see that they carried the 154 oil filter for the Husqvarnas.
    Dirtdame, Mar 5, 2009
    #23

  4. HuskyDude Moderator

    Location:
    BC, Canada
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    13/TR650
    Other Motorcycles:
    10/EC300, 76/TY175
    Thanx Troy I guess this stuff beats using kerosene. Gotta try it.:thumbsup:

    I've always bought spare filters for every bike I've had.
    I find it a lot easier cleaning 2-4... then just one filter after a ride.
    The other thing I like to do is once the filters are clean and dry I put some filter oil on the filter (more then needed) but not uniformly, place the soaked filter in a plastic Freezer bag,then work it in. I let it sit over nite to allow any excess oil to collect at the bottom of the bag instead of the air box. Any extra oil can then be reused. Good way to keep extra filters race/ride ready.:cheers:
    HuskyDude, Mar 5, 2009
    #24

  5. Troy F Collins Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    alberta canada
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    wr125
    Other Motorcycles:
    GGEC 250 Honda RC51 CBR 1000rr CR125

    Hey Dave..at the risk of sounding cheap:D...I few times a went to clean filters...I forgot to ditch the used soapy water from the last time:doh:...and just added some hot water to the old stuff.....and cleaned a few more filters:notworthy:
    Troy F Collins, Mar 5, 2009
    #25

  6. lairpost Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Vista, CA
    Loren's great, isn't she. You know, I've looked for the HF 154 every time I've been in there and I've yet to see one on the shelf. You buy the filters and I'll get the air filter oil and we'll meet on the trail!
    lairpost, Mar 5, 2009
    #26

  7. mrkartoom Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    western Mass
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    08 TE610, 15 TE300
    Other Motorcycles:
    03 Beta Rev
    I've never heard of anyone mixing their own oil either. Filter oil has a quick evaporating agent in it so you can get it applied, then it sets up super tacky. I've used several brands and really like the PJ1 spray and the liquid BelRay. The latter is not that pricey IMO and a bottle last a good while. I've never had a filter using either one.
    mrkartoom, Mar 8, 2009
    #27

  8. NumberCruncher Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Wa State
    Same here. That spray on filter oil is just too easy to use.

    NC
    NumberCruncher, Mar 8, 2009
    #28

  9. Dirtdame Administrator

    Location:
    Rock Springs Wy
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    11 WR300,13 WR125,18 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    17 Beta Xtrainer
    I remember in the early 70s, we all used to just use some of our two stroke oil on our air cleaners.:D Of course. some of that oil would eat some of the air cleaners....:doh:
    Dirtdame, Mar 8, 2009
    #29

  10. Fast1 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Minneapolis, MN
    Have three Twin Air air filters and clean them all in one setting which makes it more bearable.. Use Twin Air filter oil and seems very tachy and has eliminated dirt/dust instrusion.
    Fast1, Mar 8, 2009
    #30

  11. palmczak Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Granby, CO
    I agree way oil is very similar. I use mobil 1 way oil on my lathe but have not tried it on the airfilter.

    I have tried many filter oils but have found Notoil to be my favorite. I also use the Notoil cleaner and rim grease to "seal" the filter to the airbox.

    Joe
    palmczak, Mar 8, 2009
    #31

  12. brock Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    UK
    Motul filter oil and cleaner.
    Motul has an oil for every dirtbike need. ;)
    brock, Mar 9, 2009
    #32

  13. racermx66 Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    New Jersey
    I use Bel-Ray filter oil and PJ1 filter cleaner. Both are a little more expensive than some alternatives but seem to last a long time. I always try to buy products from companies who support the sport even if it costs a little more.
    racermx66, Mar 9, 2009
    #33

  14. mrkartoom Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    western Mass
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    08 TE610, 15 TE300
    Other Motorcycles:
    03 Beta Rev
    :thumbsup: on the Motul. It's a little harder to find over here, but I use the 300v in my KTM's. The results are nothing short of amazing.
    mrkartoom, Mar 9, 2009
    #34

  15. bower100 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Wilmington, DE
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '83 250CR - '07 TE450
    Other Motorcycles:
    TY350Trials-BetaRev3-'77RM250-'80YZ
    Yeah, I used motor oil on the Uni Filters I used on my first two Huskies. '72 RT360 and '73 CR250

    That is, after I used the OEM pleated-paper filters Husky came with.

    They were great for motor life .... and for ending your day. They wouldn't let water pass, so you watered out unless you had a spare in your tailpack. Good though for no dirty water filling you 2-strokes bottom end.
    He-he.

    dave
    bower100, Mar 9, 2009
    #35

  16. JimO Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Santa Cruz Mtns. CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2005 TE 450, '08 TE 510, '10 TXC 450
    "ROCK OIL" A very progressive Racing Dept. out of England. Used in GP motocross, offroad, recommended oil for BMW and other car/truck/tractor applications.

    They have a water soluble foam air filter oil that works great. After cleaning your air cleaner who does'nt want to clean up with water? I wont go back to the norm.
    The local US Distributor 1-408-348-2360 Gary.(This guy is a long time Husky racer too)
    JimO, Mar 11, 2009
    #36

  17. Dirtdame Administrator

    Location:
    Rock Springs Wy
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    11 WR300,13 WR125,18 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    17 Beta Xtrainer
    Rockoil....haven't heard that name for a while. When I had a little repair and accessory shop back in the 80s, I carried nearly the whole line of Rockoil. Good products. Spotty availability from the distributor made it tough to keep stocked back then.
    Dirtdame, Mar 11, 2009
    #37

  18. JimO Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Santa Cruz Mtns. CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2005 TE 450, '08 TE 510, '10 TXC 450
    Yes sometimes Gary is "spotty", but very good oil---Syn 4 is a very good 4 stroke oil. Try it its pretty cheap too.
    JimO, Mar 12, 2009
    #38

  19. MOTORHEAD Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Mount Vernon, Indiana
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    none
    Other Motorcycles:
    2014 YAMAHA YZ250
    NO-TOIL. It's like the Twinair bio stuff. Washes up with water and the cleaning powder and you can use it in the washing machine. I wait until I get about 4 dirty filters and throw them in the washer. Come out like new.
    MOTORHEAD, Mar 12, 2009
    #39

  20. Iceman Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Iceland
    They have started selling NO-TOIL in Iceland and I have being thinking about it . Is it OK to use it with original filter or do you need NO-TOIL filter ?
    Iceman, Mar 15, 2009
    #40
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