690 Air Filter

[ktmpilot]

Too lazy to search old posts, I am sure this question has already been asked and answered, but taking a chance anyway  :

- I guess leaving the air filter to be cleaned at 10,000 km service intervals is not a good idea?    If not, what interval is better?
- Can one clean the stock filter, or does it need to be replaced at the recommended interval? If it can just be cleaned, is is just a question of shaking it out, or does it need to be treated or washed somehow?
- Is there any use in going to a foam filter, and moving away from the stock filter?

Any advice would be much appreciated.

[Werner747]

Hi, I think most people will advise to get a foam filter, especially I you ride off the black stuff 99% of the time.

I have a unifilter, and it works well. Make sure it seats well and seals correctly, by checking if there is any trace of dust in the airbox after a dusty ride.

I clean and oil mine depending on the terrain and conditions ridden, but I suppose, on average about every 1000km.

Hope it helps.

[Dwerg]

My stock filter was stuffed on the 1000kms service. I replaced it with another paper which was again stuffed after doing another 2000km. It also let dust into the airbox. Fitted a foam one and will also clean every 1000kms or so

[ktmpilot]

Thanks for the answers gents.

So, this is the one I should get?

[777]

I have the uni filter, was R600 about two years ago

[trevorwb]

I have the KTM powerparts one.
Works well but you need to seal with grease as the airbox doesnt push down evenly on the filter.

[boland]

Has anybody had damage to the engin due to the dust in the airbox?

[ktmpilot]

Does anyone have any experience with the Rally-Raid foam air filter mod? See http://www.rally-raidproducts.co.uk/ktm-690-enduro-air-filter-conversion-foam-twin-air

[GJ]

Ek het een gehad,werk goed ma raas erg,weer uitgehaal

[Aprilian]

En wat gebruik jy nou? Unifiter of OEM?

[GJ]

Unifilter