Solvent for cleaning air cleaner on motorcycle

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Solvent for cleaning air cleaner on motorcycle

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My bike seems to use an oil-foam air cleaner and the cleaning process requires soaking the air cleaner in a high flash-point solvent and then soaking in sae-30 oil according to the service manual. I had a hard time finding any high flash-point solvent so I settled for a can of acetone and also got another can of turpentine both of which I believe are low flash point solvents. Any reason not to use it, do I really strictly need to use a high flash-point solvent or do you all get by with something like acetone or turpentine for cleaning the air cleaner?
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#2 Unread post by 9000white »

i use 100% mineral spirits (paint thinner).
dont know what affects that other stuff will have on foam rubber.
the reason for the high flash point stuff is so it will evaporate quicker.use mineral spirits wring it out and put it in the sun to dry for a few hours.
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#3 Unread post by CORSCO »

Just stop by the shop and buy some air filter cleaner and air filter oil.
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#4 Unread post by TheImp »

Thanks for the advice. Since I already bought the acetone I'll probably just use it and make sure its dried out properly. This air cleaner has an element which itself comes out and so no rubber needs to be in contact with the solvent. If I do come across an air filter cleaner at a different auto parts store than the one I went to I'll probably get it.
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#5 Unread post by TechTMW »

Don't use regular oil, either - Use air-filter specific oil. It's stickier and traps more dirt.
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Re: Solvent for cleaning air cleaner on motorcycle

#6 Unread post by Soetjoko »

Have you ever used reverse osmosis water to clean a motorcycle?

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#7 Unread post by JohnAllums1 »

It's a straightforward shower on, wash off recipe that doesn't expect you to utilize some other solvents.

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#8 Unread post by Cody55 »

The purpose of your motorcycle’s intake system is to feed air into the engine.

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#9 Unread post by Camacho62 »

A well-built air filter traps contaminants while allowing air to pass through the intake system.

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#10 Unread post by slimcolo »

Harley says to use gas or diesel in their older manuals. They also say to use motor oil.
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