OK. I admit it. I don't spend a great deal of time maintenancing my bikes. However, since I purchased this '04 KX-500 and have dumped all kinds of money into mods, I am committed to really taking care of this machine. Running the best gas, clean air filters, etc... So, I've been out on two rides and decided to replace the air filter. Basically, I trashed the stock and purchased (3) three UNI air filters. I got a tip from a guy a long time ago and he cleans and oils (3) three filters at a time and puts the other (2) two in zip lock baggies. Makes sense since it is a messy job. So, like I said, I don't do this much and typically rely on directions to get through these things. So I oil up the filter and wring out the excess oil. I'm using UNI oil. Makes sense I guess since I bought UNI filters. Anyways, the UNI oil was pretty thick and while I was lightly ringing out the oil, it wasn't like running and dripping off of the filter. I mean, this oil was pretty thick. So I removed what I felt was the "excess" oil and installed the filter in my bike. The next day, I go out into my garage and there's a huge puddle of oil underneath my air box.
What gives? I mean I don't think I could have wringed out any more oil off that filter. Obviously there was too much oil on the filter. Any ideas? I'm all thumbs when it comes to this stuff.