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Spud Rider · 11-04-2012, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Ulyses

...can no-toil oil only be cleaned out with no-toil cleaner? Or will normal soap work? I've got a whole can of the oil, but only brought about half a bottle of the cleaner...

Yes, both the red, and the new, green, No-Toil filter oils can only be cleaned with the No-Toil cleaner; normal soap will not dissolve the No-Toil filter oil, and neither will harsh solvents. However, the active ingredient in the No-Toil cleaner is sodium percarbonate, which is the same active ingredient in Oxi-Clean and all the other so-called "oxygen" cleaners. These cleaners are inexpensive, and are readily available at Home Depot, Lowes, Staples, Office Depot, WalMart, KMart, and almost every grocery store.

The cleaning solution for your No-Toil filter oil consists of 1-gallon of warm water and 2 ounces of Oxi-Clean/sodium percarbonate. If you brought half a 16-ounce bottle, you have enough No-Toil cleaner to clean 4 air filters. However, you don't need to buy more of the No-Toil cleaner, since you should be able to find "oxygen cleaner" in all the large grocery stores throughout Latin America. Here in the United States, one can easily find sodium percarbonate cleaners for $1/pound; don't spend 8$/pound for the brand name, No-Toil cleaner.

Spud

screamin injin · 11-04-2012, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Ulyses

Bummer. Think I can use that red stuff for the next few months without totally destoying my UNI? I have a feeling it's going to be kind of hard to find an XR650L air filter down here.

I've always used gas to clean it. Wring it dry with a towel and rub more oil into it.

mendoteach · 11-05-2012, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Spud Rider

Yes, I'm game.

However, cold weather is coming, and the riding season will end this week in Idaho. I won't be riding many miles until the weather warms up next spring. My next oil change is due in about 1,000 miles.

Spud

No problem on the winter semi-off Spud. You are still the best candidate. For those of you who want more info on Blackstone Labs here it is:

http://www.blackstone-labs.com/

Should any of you do this yourself, please post the results. Spud, PM at your next oil change and I will Pay Pal or send you some $.

ThumpnRed · 11-05-2012, 07:15 AM

I just finished up another video of a ride from last Friday. Local guys (and gal).

Sub Zero · 11-05-2012, 07:28 AM

Anyone in FL keep an eye out please!

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...4#post19973564

fritzcoinc · 11-05-2012, 07:47 AM

Between our vidio and Spuds photos and ride reports I am now CONVINCED I live in the wrong state.

ThumpnRed · 11-05-2012, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Sub Zero

Anyone in FL keep an eye out please!

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...4#post19973564

F$#@! That sucks HARD! I had a bike stolen before and it really blows. Hope you find it in good condition.

my6 · 11-05-2012, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by fritzcoinc

between our vidio and spuds photos and ride reports i am now convinced i live in the wrong state.

SACRILEGE!!!!!!!

ThumpnRed · 11-05-2012, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by fritzcoinc

Between our vidio and Spuds photos and ride reports I am now CONVINCED I live in the wrong state.

That is a really fun trail. I grew up riding that loop... never gets old. It is really neat that I can pull out of my driveway, stop to gas up and be at the trailhead in about 25-30 minutes.
It is killing me this week! The bike's dirty, temps are 65-70 today and tomorrow and I have too much to do to be able to ride!

Oh well... maybe get the bike washed. It got put up FILTHY last winter. Perhaps this fall it will get a bath.

ThumpnRed · 11-05-2012, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by my6

SACRILEGE!!!!!!!

I lived in El Paso and San Antonio both... I was really glad to come back home to Idaho. Texas is huge, but there is not much public land.

my6 · 11-05-2012, 08:33 AM

Indeed there is not. Ever since they closed Angelina Nat'l Forest to offroaders (unless your on a horse) the only place to ride in East Texas is the Sam Houston Nat'l Forest north of Houston. It's great riding when it isn't closed for one reason or another but after 40+ years of riding there it's gotten a little old for me at least.

Spud Rider · 11-05-2012, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ThumpnRed

F$#@! That sucks HARD! I had a bike stolen before and it really blows. Hope you find it in good condition.

X2; I hope you find your bike, and the crooks.

Spud

Ulyses · 11-05-2012, 08:41 AM

I just put the no-toil oil on my air filter.....damn! That stuff's a mess. I should have got out some latex gloves, because I think I used about three ounces of the cleaner just to get it off my hands. Plus, I have to wait 30 minutes for this stuff to set up before I can slap it back on?! I'm too impatient for this stuff! Haha!

Does no-toil give you a substantial performance boost? What's the draw? I'm thinking of just ditching this stuff and picking up a petroleum based filter oil down here.

ShooterDave · 11-05-2012, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by fritzcoinc

Between our vidio and Spuds photos and ride reports I am now CONVINCED I live in the wrong state.

I'm with you on that one dude. Thats why I plan on moving.

O, and not to your state.

my6 · 11-05-2012, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ShooterDave

I'm with you on that one dude. Thats why I plan on moving.

O, and not to your state.

I'm devastated...

11-05-2012, 07:28 AM	#48545
Sub Zero Ice Breather! Joined: Apr 2010 Location: Orlando, Florida Oddometer: 639	Anyone in FL keep an eye out please! http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...4#post19973564 __________________ 1994 Yamaha WR250-Z "Great! What am I supposed to use now?! Harsh language?!?!?" - Duke Nukem

11-05-2012, 07:47 AM	#48546
fritzcoinc Enjoying my last V8 Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Cypress, Tx Oddometer: 5,297	Great Vidio! Thumpnred Between our vidio and Spuds photos and ride reports I am now CONVINCED I live in the wrong state. __________________ Regards Fritzcoinc 96 XR650L, 96 Guzzi Sport, 07 BMW K1200GT, 86 Husky 400 XCE, 03 Harley Road King Police, 00 Husky Te 610 e, 1999 Husky TC610 SM,

11-05-2012, 08:33 AM	#48551
my6 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2005 Location: Spring Branch/Houston,Texas Oddometer: 240	Indeed there is not. Ever since they closed Angelina Nat'l Forest to offroaders (unless your on a horse) the only place to ride in East Texas is the Sam Houston Nat'l Forest north of Houston. It's great riding when it isn't closed for one reason or another but after 40+ years of riding there it's gotten a little old for me at least. __________________ Check your Six 94 XR650L "Hellbitch"

11-05-2012, 08:41 AM	#48553
Ulyses Studly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2012 Location: Oregon Oddometer: 694	Why do they call it no-toil? I just put the no-toil oil on my air filter.....damn! That stuff's a mess. I should have got out some latex gloves, because I think I used about three ounces of the cleaner just to get it off my hands. Plus, I have to wait 30 minutes for this stuff to set up before I can slap it back on?! I'm too impatient for this stuff! Haha! Does no-toil give you a substantial performance boost? What's the draw? I'm thinking of just ditching this stuff and picking up a petroleum based filter oil down here. __________________ Currently riding an XR650L from Oregon to Ushuaia. Click here for Trip Report! My SPOT Location and Blog

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