[Ficeda]

AIR FILTRATION: SETTING THE MISCONCEPTIONS STRAIGHT!

2 years ago | Words: Andy Wigan | Photos: Andy Wigan, Kurt Teague

If you’ve got plans to ride your dirt bike over the summer months, then now’s a bloody good time to be brushing up on your air filter knowhow because the forecasts are all telling us that Australia is in for one of the hottest, driest and dustiest summers on record. So, unless you like the idea of destroying your perfectly good engine by allowing it to ingest a lung-full of dust, listen up as we set the record straight on some of the most commonly held misconceptions about air filters – whether it’s cleaning, oiling or reinstalling these critical little pieces of engine-saving foam.

This article first appeared in Issue #48 (Jan-Feb, 2015) of Transmoto Dirt Bike Magazine.

Check it out…

Be the first to comment...

You might also like...

KTM

2 weeks ago

KTM DOMINATES 2025 AUSTRALIAN ENDURO CHAMPIONSHIP

The KTM DM31 Racing Team wrapped up four titles at the weekend’s AusEnduro season finale.

Ficeda

2 weeks ago

WATCH: 2025 SMX FINALS HIGHLIGHTS

Catch all the highlights from the 2025 SuperMotocross Finals in Las Vegas.

Ficeda

2 weeks ago

TEAM AUSTRALIA DEFENDS MXON TITLE

Team Australia has claimed back-to-back MXoN titles with dominant wins.

Ficeda

3 weeks ago

MXoN: Team Australia Firm Favourites

Team Australia chases back-to-back Motocross of Nations glory this weekend at Ironman Raceway.

Ficeda

1 month ago

MXGP WORLD TITLES CROWNED IN DARWIN

Febvre, Längenfelder, and Van Drunen crowned World Champions at a rain-hit MXGP of Australia.

Ficeda

2 months ago

INTERVIEW: GARRETT MARCHBANKS

The Kawasaki rider reflects on his first AMA Pro MX podium, and his goals for the rest of the season.

Ficeda

2 months ago

Jett Lawrence Claims 2025 450MX Title

The Aussie has clinched the 2025 450 AMA Pro Motocross National Championship one round early!

Ficeda

2 months ago

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: DUNLOP GEOMAX AT82

A versatile, race-ready off-road tyre delivering superior grip, durability, and handling across all terrains.