Air filter foam

Can i just go to the cycle gear store and get a big of air filter foanm that they sell ? he said that people come in all the time and buy it and cut it to the size of filter they need. the stock 170 foam piece is 29.95 for just a piece of foam.OMG And this big 3 feet foam is only 14.00! So if just cut this to the same size thats on the 170 filter now will it be ok ? what do you guys think ?

Woody , Some foam is denser than others.
if the foam is to dense , meaning how well air will flow through.
it wont work.
it will cause the motor to run to fat.
if its the same density , it will be fine....

how do i know ?what do ask the guy there ?i asked on the phone and said it was hit or miss. i just dont want to pay 30.00 for 1 little piece of foam from the dealer.

Sometimes piece of mind from buying the right part is worth the added expense.
Especially when that part can effect the running of the motor. Freedom Powersports one of our forum sponsors offers a discount on online ordered parts, check out their website listed in the sponsor section and check them for a price.

when it comes to motor I use OEM or known parts that are same or better

Wild Woody........let us put this in the proper perspective ......How many 1,000's of dollars did you spend on the "Little RZR"?.......now if the engine goes down as a result of an improper, cheep, air filter....no more warranty......now YOU have to spend $$$$$$$ to repair the engine, or it just sits there useless....NOW I ask you, is the $30.00 filter really expensive????? For what it's worth, that's

Woody , Go buy the little Girl an air filter
Before these guys tar and feather you......

Chris...

I know i am . I didnt even think what could have happen if i put something that polaris didnt approve and mess the motor up. done i am getting the REAL DEAL.

was the factory filter foam?? what happened to it?? it should last for years with proper care!!

bush wrote:

was the factory filter foam?? what happened to it?? it should last for years with proper care!!

Yeah I kinda wondered that too.................Wash-it, oil-it, The dog eat it or something???.........

bush wrote:

was the factory filter foam?? what happened to it?? it should last for years with proper care!!

Bush , who are you to talk about proper care.....

You forget , i have seen your Rhino and all
the parts you have broke.......

You could properly care for a battle ship
with a tooth pick.....

One other important part of a filter maintence........air filter oil!

Here is what I use.

http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?Prod=99-0504

ChrisC wrote:

bush wrote:

was the factory filter foam?? what happened to it?? it should last for years with proper care!!

Bush , who are you to talk about proper care.....

You forget , i have seen your Rhino and all
the parts you have broke.......

You could properly care for a battle ship
with a tooth pick.....

i am hard on $#it but i keep good maintenance on my machines.
my dad always said i could f^*# up a anvil with a goose feather.


speaking of maintenance all the fluid needs changed in the rzr. guess i will do that sunday after i get back from the wagon wheel.

bush wrote:

ChrisC wrote:

bush wrote:

was the factory filter foam?? what happened to it?? it should last for years with proper care!!

Bush , who are you to talk about proper care.....

You forget , i have seen your Rhino and all
the parts you have broke.......

You could properly care for a battle ship
with a tooth pick.....

i am hard on $#it but i keep good maintenance on my machines.
my dad always said i could f^*# up a anvil with a goose feather.


speaking of maintenance all the fluid needs changed in the rzr. guess i will do that sunday after i get back from the wagon wheel.

you better make sure its tip top.
or i will have to pull you back to the truck.

or we may just tie you to a tree , and smear penutbutter
all over you next to a large ant mound......

Chris.....

ChrisC wrote:

bush wrote:

ChrisC wrote:

bush wrote:

was the factory filter foam?? what happened to it?? it should last for years with proper care!!

Bush , who are you to talk about proper care.....

You forget , i have seen your Rhino and all
the parts you have broke.......

You could properly care for a battle ship
with a tooth pick.....

i am hard on $#it but i keep good maintenance on my machines.
my dad always said i could f^*# up a anvil with a goose feather.


speaking of maintenance all the fluid needs changed in the rzr. guess i will do that sunday after i get back from the wagon wheel.

you better make sure its tip top.
or i will have to pull you back to the truck.

or we may just tie you to a tree , and smear penutbutter
all over you next to a large ant mound......

Chris.....

Dang chris all you harp about is pulling somebody back in a rzr, when you know the only thing we have ever towed back to the parking lots have been rhino's And thats the fact jack!!!!

I got the P J 1 air filter spray . looks ok.

I think thats the same stuff I got the "super sticky"

I've been using the K&N oil on my factory prefilter -- is that OK?

i was told that k and n dosent work on foambut thats just what 1 person told me.

KentT wrote:

I've been using the K&N oil on my factory prefilter -- is that OK?

It should be OK Kent, Buuutttt The P.J.-1 is made for foam filters. A K&N filter, which by the way ,I would'nt put in my lawnmower, is a different media. Any oil is better than none tho. As long as it's just the pre, it should be o.k.

Pate, where is the best place to buy spray-on oil for a foam filter (IE UNI-filter)?

Airborne LT wrote:

Pate, where is the best place to buy spray-on oil for a foam filter (IE UNI-filter)?

Any dealer that sells Dirt bikes. LT.....

I used K&N filter oil on my UNI just the other day (for the Rhino). I guess maybe I should look into some other type of spray-on application.

LT any cycle shop shop have it