The intake on my bike has a K&N air filter, and after about 1 month it was white already. It seems the oil is all just slowly seeping to the bottom of the air filter and dripping off. Has anyone else had this problem? I cleaned and re oiled today so I can see what happens. Any thoughts?

 

You talking about the filter oil bleeding out?

 

yes, the red colored oil on the filter. Not oil from the breather bolts.

 

Prolly over oiled, never had the problem that I've noticed.

 

Mine will usually drip a little if i mount it right after oiling. After 1-2 rides its gone

 

Typically, that happens to me as well. I try to wipe off the excess oil before putting it back on my bike, but always end up taking a rag and wiping the bottom inside edge of the air cleaner cover after a couple of rides.

 

Ditch the K&N. There are better options out their.

 

What do you use or what is better in your opinion?

 

2 options I know of are the S&S stainless mesh and the one I run is the SE oil less washable synthetic media filter. No more oily mess and filters better too.

 

Don't over oil a K&N filter. Instructions are on the can. I like K&N's but you need to take care of them right.