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    If you ride frequently your dirt bike air filter is problably pretty dirty. As a routine you should clean your air filter every time you ride.  Some filters are dry filters and some filters you can oil. The different filters are used in different riding areas where the dust is higher than in other areas where the dust is lower.     

     Uni-Filters are great filters to use. You can use Uni filters on dirt bikes or pit bikes. They make durable and effective products. If you are using these filters you can do a few things to clean them and prevent dust build up. You want to get in to the habit of cleaning your dirt bike air filter. This is very important for the flow of clean air getting to your dirt bikes or pit bikes engine. You can do this before every ride or when you are cleaning your dirt bike or pit bike after you ride. Proper maintenance and cleaning your bike everytime you ride will ensure the engines long life. 

Clean the air filter when riding in dusty areas you can try to Blow out the air filter or just oil the air filter for the extremely dusty areas. I will explain how to do both of these methods of cleaning your Uni-Filter air filter on your Pit bike or dirt bike. 

     To Blow out your air filter you can. 1) simply remove the Uni-Filter air filter from your dirt bike. 2) Tap the filter on the ground softly to remove excess dirt or mud. 3) you can use pressurized air from a small air compressor to blow  the air filter clean. 4) after the dust is removed simply put air filter back on the dirt bike or pit bike. 

With those four easy steps you can clean out your Uni-Filter air filter. 

 Now that you have learned how to clean the air filter you can go a step further and oil the filter. To oil a Uni-filter air filter when you want to catch the maximum amount of dust, just follow the steps we recommend. 1) buy foam oil for air filters and get a small plate or tray 2) remove your air filter from dirt bike or pit bike or use brand new air filter. 3) inspect the filter for defect if it is new and inspect the filter removed from bike to ensure it is clean and dry. 4) this step you are going to apply the oil to the Uni-Filter air filter. Pouring a small amount of foam oil on to a small sized plate is the best way to apply the oil. 5) Take the air filter and roll the filter in the oil on the plate. Make sure the filter is evenly coated with the oil. 6) pick the filter up and let the excess oil drip back on to the plate before you attach it on to the dirt bike or pit bike.

     Maintenance like this is very important for the rider to do. If you practice small easy chores to help keep your dirt bike or pit bike clean this will save you money in the long run. Cleaning or oiling your air filter is a small inexpensive task to perform.