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Message started by Jonny_Chicago on 06/17/07 at 20:23:33

Title: Air filter?
Post by Jonny_Chicago on 06/17/07 at 20:23:33

Hey guys just curious what the aftermarket K&N air filter does to the bike? I heard it makes it breath better, but what does that mean? Faster, more torque, more gas, etc.?

Is the k & n air filter notiecable difference from the stock?

Any input is appreciated

Thanks
Jonny :)

Title: Re: Air filter?
Post by Savage_Rob on 06/18/07 at 05:34:47

It does allow greater airflow, assuming you've changed to a freer flowing muffler so that the air filter is actually the bottleneck. Greater airflow can allow you to get more power out of your bike once you jet/tune properly for that amount of air. Please note that any freer flowing air filter will allow more particulates into your carb and engine. However, the K&N still satisfies manufacturers' requirements. It also allows you to clean and re-oil it instead of replacing it. I like the K&N and I use it. I already change my oil more often than required and I'll take that as getting rid of any additional particulates sufficiently. Just my opinion.

Title: Re: Air filter?
Post by vroom1776 on 06/18/07 at 09:05:30

rob, have you done the desnorkel too?

Title: Re: Air filter?
Post by Savage_Rob on 06/18/07 at 09:59:39

vroom1776 wrote:

rob, have you done the desnorkel too?

Yes. I am also currently using a K&N drop-in replacement filter, an Amal Mk2 carb and a MAC muffler.

Title: Re: Air filter?
Post by Reelthing on 06/18/07 at 10:02:37

rob what jet did you end up with in the amal?

Title: Re: Air filter?
Post by Savage_Rob on 07/03/07 at 05:22:20

Reelthing wrote:

rob what jet did you end up with in the amal?

Well, it took me a bit but I finally looked at it. Actually, I had to find the Amal jet tool that I'd lost. I've now ordered a spare. It's a #290. I first used a #310 but it was very rich. Then I ran for a while with a #300 and she ran well but mileage suffered. Then I went to a #290 and that improved without a noticeable change in performance (sort of like the difference between the #155 and the #152.5 for me on the BS40). My Amal Mk2 is the 38mm version, if I hadn't clarified that earlier.