Yes, Toddman, the stock filter can be cleaned. Kawasaki recommends soaking it in a high flashpoint solvent (NOT mineral spirits, gasoline or kerosene, something more like good quality laquer thinner), then wring it out, and let it completely air dry. Then use a high quality foam filter oil to saturate the foam, then wrap the filter in a rag or paper towels and wring out the excess.
It's real important that you don't use something like gasoline or kerosene to clean the filter and that it's totally dry before you proceed. Some trace elements of those flammable liquids could remain behind and cause a nasty fire if the carbs decide to backfire.
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