When to change the OEM air filter?

[PhatboyC]

Here is something that I don't see talked allot about. When should we change our stock air filter? I realize it's just a crude foam and should last a long time but when do you guys change it?

Mine is stock on my 2000 I think my mileage is around 12000km (7500miles). I took it out and its hard to gauge since its black. The foam seems dry/rigid a bit but since I never touched a new one I don't know if its age or normal.

 

[SXlover]

I've never replaced one, I have about 7500 miles too on my SX.

 

[daman]

Unless it's falling apart you shouldn't have to,there nothing to filter out in the winter,no dirt,it's to prevent snow ingestion not filter dirt/dust it's not that type filter.

 

[staggs65]

(75000miles).

thats gotta be a record lol

 

[Triple X]

I just dip mine in mineral spirits then wring it out, just like knew.

 

[bluewho]

I have the real deal Yamaha filter cleaner...........spray it on and lit her sit...than run it under a tap and walla.

 

[Dave M]

I would hate to see the rest of your sleds if you are needing to wash out the snow dust filters.. Stay out of the dirt.

 

[PhatboyC]

When I clean mine its because I have been in the fields and I have small peaces of hay on top of the filter. Not mud. I doubt the other guys have dirt.

 

[MountainRx1]

Just wash it with dish soap and water.