How often do you..?

[bowhunter007]

I just had brief, but heated discussion with a fellow woods-rider about the frequency with which one should change out an air filter. I change mine every ride...regardless. I know guys who won't swap in a clean filter 'till their bike won't hardly run. "His" arguement...generally "his" riding conditions don't warrant it. Therefore, swapping it out, every time, is a waste of time. "My" arguement...There are too many variables in any weather, riding conditions, etc. So why not exercise a little bit of cheap insurance, and keep your bike running at max performance capacity. "He" claims noone he knows changes their air filter, after every ride. As stated, I do...after EVERY ride. This wouldn't concern me any other day, but we started to argue like a couple of 4 year olds Now I'm curious...Do you guys have a certain criteria by which you time this bit of maintenance. I can't imagine leaving home without a fresh breather...every time I go riding.

Not judging, but he rides an orange 4-stroke, just saying