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Message started by skrapiron on 10/02/07 at 09:15:05

Title: Side mounted Air Filter? Any Suggestions?
Post by skrapiron on 10/02/07 at 09:15:05

I know I've seen them, on Savages even.

Any ideas on what I could use to make a side-mount for my k&N cone filter?

90* would work, but I think I'm going to hit it with my leg.

What I would like is a U bend that would work (keep the air filter parallel to the bike frame?

Any ideas on what I could use? I know you guys have done it before... A little help would be appreciated.

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Title: Re: Side mounted Air Filter? Any Suggestions?
Post by strangeling on 10/02/07 at 13:46:27

Search for the forum 9/1/07 by Holodek titled

Side mount filter installed

Glenn

Title: Re: Side mounted Air Filter? Any Suggestions?
Post by NW-SAV on 10/02/07 at 15:24:25

I used a 2" PVC U, the one with the slip on flange on both ends, it was the perfect size for the filter and the throttle body, I got it at Lowes for $3

Title: Re: Side mounted Air Filter? Any Suggestions?
Post by Holodeck on 10/02/07 at 15:33:15

http://w2.bikepics.com/pics/2007/09/01/bikepics-1010402-800.jpg

I took the bottom of an 1 1/2" PVC P- trap ( the black stuff used for rough plumping ) and cut the treaded end almost off, the o/d was 2 1/4 on both ends. Get a new hose clamp and then cut off the old filter hose to fit. Take off the seat as it if hard to wiggle the parts in. When done it fits real tight and will not hit your leg.

Title: Re: Side mounted Air Filter? Any Suggestions?
Post by skrapiron on 10/02/07 at 17:22:08

Thanks for the advice, guys!

I got the 1 1/2" ABS plastic p-trap from the hardware store. I cut the original rubber to form the new connecter then installed my cone filter.

One problem.... The actual K&N cone (RS-1250) is about 1" longer and nearly 1" bigger in diameter than the cone filters you used on your bikes.

It fits, but it's not a good fit. The additional girth pushes against the clutch cable as well as the speedomter cable. The additional length makes it ALMOST touch the cylinder head.

CRAP.

Back to what it was before until I can score a smaller filter... Here's to rejetting...

Title: Re: Side mounted Air Filter? Any Suggestions?
Post by Holodeck on 10/02/07 at 17:49:39

Sorry, I should have said that the fillter is an Emco (sp?) or something that sounds like that anyway, as I remember it cost about $13.

Title: Re: Side mounted Air Filter? Any Suggestions
Post by LANCER on 10/02/07 at 18:00:25

Emgo.

www.speedmotoco.com

$10 each + shp

Title: Re: Side mounted Air Filter? Any Suggestions
Post by gary_ona_savage on 10/02/07 at 21:12:15

Holodeck,

That's a cool setup. What did you do with the air box? I bet a guy could put some sort of hinges on the cover and make it a nice storage area!

Title: Re: Side mounted Air Filter? Any Suggestions
Post by sluggo on 10/02/07 at 22:56:32

LANCER wrote:

Emgo.

www.speedmotoco.com

$10 each + shp

i went there, what size will i need. 28,35,52,54mm

Title: Re: Side mounted Air Filter? Any Suggestions
Post by Rockin_John on 10/02/07 at 23:10:57

NW-SAV wrote:

I used a 2" PVC U, the one with the slip on flange on both ends, it was the perfect size for the filter and the throttle body, I got it at Lowes for $3

Got pictures? What size/brand cone filter is on your rig?

Title: Re: Side mounted Air Filter? Any Suggestions?
Post by Five_Points on 10/03/07 at 08:49:48

Emgo 60mm pod filter

here's a link

http://speedmotoco.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=42_65&products_id=61&osCsid=a5dbd49805bfdc6c41a06800e988b1cb

Title: Re: Side mounted Air Filter? Any Suggestions
Post by NW-SAV on 10/03/07 at 09:50:47

Rockin_John wrote:

Got pictures? What size/brand cone filter is on your rig?

I hope the picture loads, I used a UNI filter 2.5" inlet. but I plan to get a K&N cone when I have the $
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Title: Re: Side mounted Air Filter? Any Suggestions?
Post by NW-SAV on 10/03/07 at 10:02:27

so I guess I should have read the intsructions on posting pictures, first, so here goes again
http://w3.bikepics.com/pics/2007%5C10%5C03%5Cbikepics-1044109-full.jpg

Title: Re: Side mounted Air Filter? Any Suggestions?
Post by Holodeck on 10/03/07 at 10:24:41

Here is whats stamped on the hose clamp on mine.

57-76
2 1/4"-3"
3X NO 40

The box had some MMs on it but can't remember what, its probably the 57 and 76.

I bought it off the shelf at the bike shop WD used to work at.

Title: Re: Side mounted Air Filter? Any Suggestions?
Post by skrapiron on 10/03/07 at 12:47:35

Impressions after a day of riding:

The side moutned air filter definately changes the tone of the engine. Under throttle, it sound MUCH more aggressive than with the cone attached directly to the carb.

The whistling sound I was hearing has been greatly diminished vs. having the cone direct to the carb.

The only down side is the size of the filter itself.

When I come to a complete stop, my leg pushes against the edge of the filter (when I have my legs down and am holding the bike stationary)

I ordered the smaller cone filter this morning and hope to have it by the weekend (maybe.. kinda sorta).

In the mean time I have noticed something odd.

When I am upshift to third gear, especially if I do it at lower RPM's, the whole bike seems to pound with every stroke of the engine, but only if I give it alot of throttle. If I gently roll on, it isn't noticible at all. (Where I noticed it most was pulling through a corner where I had to slow to below the speed limit. Rather than downshift, I give it throttle. It's not lugging, but it feels odd..)

Any thoughts?