Keeping H20 out of airbox when washing your Husky

[JPinNC]

2009 TXC250

What do you all do when you wash your Husky to keep water out of the airbox? Of all the bikes that I have owned, this Husky has the most open airbox of any of them. I don't see how you wouldn't soak the airbox when washing the bike.

Any tricks?

 

[Wadman]

I just leave the filter on and it does get wet, so thats when I take that filter off and put a spare on it. Or you can put a plastic bag over it.

 

[Dirtdame]

I never seem to have any problem with it on my 07 TE450.

I just spray the bike down and run it a few minutes to get the engine warm and wipe the bike down. Even the dreaded no-no stop at the car wash doesn't seem to bother it.

 

[redbone]

When I clean my bike I take all the plastic off and the seat, remove the air filter, and install my twin air filter cover which closes the air inlet up. Have always done this with no problems. I know removing all the plastic is over kill but I like to start next ride with a clean bike. Plus it gives you better view of the bike for any maintanace issues. I like to keep my filter box clean as well.

 

[tempus fugit]

http://www.twinair.com/worldwide/video-cleaning-your-mx-bike

I got some good tips from this video, not just the air filter box cover.

 

[fury1]

i just put a zip lock bag torn at the seam almost flat over the filter and wash the bike normally

 

[JPinNC]

Thanks guys. If I don't need to clean the filter yet, the plastic bag/zip lock bag method is what I will try. When it is time to clean the air filter the Twin Air wash cover looks like a nice way to get the airbox clean. I have never used one before. Kind of pricey though for what you get!

 

[JPinNC]

So, I see where I can purchase a wash cover directly from the Twin Air website. Are there other places that sell stuff like this for Huskys?

 

[tempus fugit]

Hall's.

 

[JPinNC]

Thanks!

JP

 

[JPinNC]

Hall's.

Just talked to Halls on the phone--very nice to deal with.

 

[HuskyDude]

I just leave the filter on and it does get wet, so that's when I take that filter off and put a spare on it. Or you can put a plastic bag over it.

Having a spare (cleaned & oiled) filter is a small investment. After a ride. Wash your bike, if needed and change the air filter.

After the second filter needs cleaning, it's a lot easier cleaning two at once.

Once both air filters are clean and dry, oil them put each filter in a separate freezer bag (you can work the oil into the filter now without getting your hands all oily) Plus any excess oil will collect in the bag not in your air box or on the garage floor. Pour extra oil back in the oil container.

 

[tempus fugit]

I like this two at once method also.

BTW, twin air also has a nice video on the same site on how to properly clean and oil an air filter.

 

[Bagman]

2009 TXC250

What do you all do when you wash your Husky to keep water out of the airbox? Of all the bikes that I have owned, this Husky has the most open airbox of any of them. I don't see how you wouldn't soak the airbox when washing the bike.

Any tricks?

If you just want to clean yur bike & your filter isn't dirty enough to change & you don't want to remove your air filter & put on a cover, just put a small bag over the filter, then put another bag over the battery & holder, then put your seat back on. I also sometimes put bags in the vents on the side covers. OF course I make bags for a living [honestly] but you can buy small bags that fit perfectly & cost is low.[sneak them out of the kitchen] You will be surprised how much water the bags hold & prevent water on your filter. This is a good time to wipe your airbox also. Maybe it is how I wash my bike but I have a lot of water everywhere.

 

[JPinNC]

Hey thanks for all the replies and good advice!

 

[Slowpoke]

I wash my bike after almost every ride(probably 25-30 times a season). Honestly, I'm not clear on the need for covering the air filter, or putting an air boot cover on.

I always use Belray air filter oil and that seems to do a pretty good job of keeping stray water out of the intake tract. I also don't bother with an exhaust plug.

I wash the bike thoroughly, run it for a few minutes afterward to dry things out, then WD40 all pivot points, bearing seals, under the dirt skin seal savers, carb and chain.
This process seems to work for me.

 

[jmetteer]

+1 But I use PJ1 instead of belray.

Other than that I use the same method.

I do have the twinair cover though and use it for cleaning the airbox once in a while.

Later,

 

[Dirtdame]

I wash my bike after almost every ride(probably 25-30 times a season). Honestly, I'm not clear on the need for covering the air filter, or putting an air boot cover on.

I always use Belray air filter oil and that seems to do a pretty good job of keeping stray water out of the intake tract.

I use the Belray, too. It repels water so well, that after I clean the element with filter cleaner, rinse it in water and work the Belray into the filter, all the water seems to come right out of the filter as the oil goes in.

I'm more concerned about keeping the water out during a rare deep water crossing.

 

[Slowpoke]

I use the Belray, too. It repels water so well, that after I clean the element with filter cleaner, rinse it in water and work the Belray into the filter, all the water seems to come right out of the filter as the oil goes in.

I'm more concerned about keeping the water out during a rare deep water crossing.

Yea, water crossings- been there a few thousand times.