HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR AIR FILTER FOR A 125cc MOTORCYCLE

The engine needs air to operate, the air filter as its name suggests filters the air so that no particles (dust, sand, impurities) enter your engine.

Placed in the air box, it naturally or forcedly sucks in the outside air towards the combustion chamber.

Its role is to rid the air of suspended particles (humidity, pollution and dust) which could enter the combustion chamber and cause premature engine wear.

It plays a key role with the air box in performance and it also contributes to the general sound of the engine as well as that of the exhaust.

The best air filter is the one that lets the air pass the fastest by stopping 100% of the particles.

The results of better filtration can be staggering:

- Increased engine power

- Reduced fuel consumption

- Lower engine temperature

To improve air filtration, simply replace the original filter par a higher quality filter. Discover on 50Factory.com, a wide range of air filters.

Cleaning the air filter on a 125cc motorcycle

In foam, it is easily cleaned with hot water and a degreaser such as washing-up liquid. When you remove it from the air box, be sure to cover it during cleaning so that nothing gets in.

Rinse the filter carefully after washing, wring it out without twisting it so as not to deform it, and let it dry in the open air.

Once dry, spray it with a fine oil layer air filter that improves the performance of the filter, then reinstall it. CAUTION: Too much oil clogs the cells and reduces the passage of air.

The paper or cotton air filter can also be cleaned, but dry. You can gently vacuum it or dust it with a cloth; the best remaining the blower or the compressor.

Above all, do not wet it or oil it.

High performance air filters are meant to last as long as the bike and require very little maintenance. However, prefer to check it every 10 km or so. You will have to use a specific and very powerful degreaser, then finely spray colored oil on its surface before putting it back in place.

If after cleaning, the filter remains opaque, deformed or torn, then it will have to be replaced.

Replacing the air filter on a 125cc motorcycle

The air filter of a motorcycle is not always in the same place, but in general the air box is located either under the seat, or under the tank, or behind the engine and carburetor. You will therefore have to rigorously remove the saddle and the covers that prevent access to the air box.

Take a clean cloth that will take the place of the old filter while you change it; clean the air box and joints before removing the cloth and putting on the new filter.

Why choose a quality filter for your 125cc motorcycle?

The better the air filter, the more efficient it will be at performing its job. Properly filtered engine air properly lubricates metal parts and other engine components. And to be purified, the tunes need to be filteredar an efficient and effective system.

There are different air filters of all shapes, the photo above illustrates the main filters present in our motorcycles. Their shape depends on the type of uses. Thus flat filters and round filters are generally reserved for road bikes. The other filters are used on dirt bikes.

Conclusion

There is no lasting solution when it comes to air filters. Over time, it becomes loaded, clogs, loses its permeability and requires your intervention. Two choices are available to you: the tranquility of a permanent filter, much more expensive but to be cleaned much more rarely than a classic paper filter (every three or four revisions) or a disposable filter original type, which is replaced at each revision or every two revisions.

If you drive a lot, if you want to give your engine more constant performance and better combustion, the high performance filter is the best choice. Otherwise, the original filter is a very good, economical solution.

Regular maintenance of your air filter should not be neglected; especially since most of the time this maintenance is not very complicated and can be done more or less quickly.

Find our tutorial on the replacement of an air filter.

Also find our tutorials videos et written to perform maintenance on your machine.