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Oldnewguy Senior Member Offline thumpin' along! Posts: 369 Upstate NY Gender:	K & N 11/27/09 at 11:43:47 I know that this has been beat to death, but I can't find the info on the K&N air filter in the tech section or by using a search. A little help please!
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Gort Ex Member	Re: K & N Reply #1 - 11/27/09 at 11:49:45 Here is a test of K&N as well as other air filters, using very sophisticated testing equipment under exacting conditions: http://duramax-diesel.com/spicer/index.htm
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LostArtist Ex Member	Re: K & N Reply #2 - 11/27/09 at 11:53:20 okay, what does any of that mean???
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Gort Ex Member	Re: K & N Reply #3 - 11/27/09 at 11:56:15 You couldn't have read it that fast! Read it over carefully. Here is the original thread in which I posted that test: http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1245172228
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LostArtist Ex Member	Re: K & N Reply #4 - 11/27/09 at 12:10:17 okay, what does that mean for the suzuki savage/S40? is there a better filter for our bikes besides the stock one or the K&N one?
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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: K & N Reply #5 - 11/27/09 at 12:33:03 Yes, look closely at Old Fellers homebuilt & how he treats it before use. Id love to see his filter tested against all comers.
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Gort

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Reply #6 - 11/27/09 at 12:41:10

The test link I posted shows that nothing filters air better than a 'paper' element filter, however this kind of filter is more restrictive. Your Savage in its factory STOCK configuration was designed to operate efficiently with its stock filter, while providing the best possible filtration. Many members who have changed to larger jets in their carburetor and less restrictive exhaust systems, have found the stock filter too restrictive and have opted for freer flowing, non paper units. I also have made these mods and bought a cotton mesh cone shaped filter which gets oiled and cleaned periodically. The problem is that some contaminants will pass through filters without being caught, and you won't be able to see them because they've been sucked into the combustion chamber. This is why sophisticated test equipment is required. I know my cone filter cannot filter air as well as a paper unit, but I don't care because I like the increase in intake noise.

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Rocco Serious Thumper Offline addicted 2 riding TcB Posts: 1049 south florida Gender:	Re: K & N Reply #7 - 11/27/09 at 12:49:04 all i know, is after the sporty muff, rejet and k&n.....she whoops up on alot of bigger bikes! it doesn't even feel like the same bike anymore honestly, go with the k&n. i've heard they are pretty much bulletproof....that'll match our engines =]
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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: K & N Reply #8 - 11/27/09 at 13:28:19 Or save the $$$, build your own. Besides, if you dont like it, you can run it when your K&N is drying.
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pigthumper YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 8	Re: K & N Reply #9 - 11/27/09 at 14:23:04 The savage I just bought has alot more pickup than the one I used to have. Don't know if it has been re jetted but has the cone K&N and a Screaming Eagle exhaust. To 65 mph this thing moves.
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Oldnewguy Senior Member Offline thumpin' along! Posts: 369 Upstate NY Gender:	Re: K & N Reply #10 - 11/27/09 at 14:25:47 You guys are still beating that horse to death. Gort I read that test last month on a similiar thread. I just need a part number for a '96 or some info to look it up.
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Reply #11 - 11/27/09 at 14:51:00

Well then! Your first post didn't ask for that. Thought you were looking for info about the filter. Probably would be better if you started a new post asking for the cone style K&N air filter that some members found that would fit the Savage. The drop in replacement K&N for your Savage can be seen in the link at the bottom of this post.

Also remember to use their filter oil. The warranty is void if you don't, because without it, airborne petroleum contaminants will adhere to the un-protected gauze and you won't be able to wash them out unless you use a solvent, which will ruin the filter's element.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/K-N-AIR-FILTER-SU-6595-SUZUKI-SAVAGE-BOULEVARD...

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Oldnewguy Senior Member Offline thumpin' along! Posts: 369 Upstate NY Gender:	Re: K & N Reply #12 - 11/27/09 at 15:25:25 Hey Gort, Sorry if I upset you. My comment was supposed to be funny. Thanks for the suggestions. Oldnewguy
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Reply #13 - 11/27/09 at 16:37:39

Oldnewguy wrote on 11/27/09 at 15:25:25:

Hey Gort,
Sorry if I upset you. My comment was supposed to be funny. Thanks for the suggestions.

Oldnewguy

No not at all! I also was trying to be funny. Thats the problem with the Internet...you can't see the person's face or here their voice to know their attitude. And, I am ashamed to admit, I still haven't figured out how to use the smiley faces provided on this site, because I am mostly computer ignorant.

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Re: K & N
Reply #14 - 11/28/09 at 05:12:44

Link to "4Filters" web site

http://www.4filters.com/KN-Round-Tapered_c_15-1.html

The round cone shape models that fit a stock carb

RC-1250 2.25 in (57 mm) 3.5 in (89 mm) 2 in (51 mm) 4 in (102 mm) Metal 0.625 in (16 mm) 0 degrees 0 in (0 mm)

RC-1252 2.25 in (57 mm) 3.5 in (89 mm) 2 in (51 mm) 4 in (102 mm) Metal 0.625 in (16 mm) 0 degrees 0 in (0 mm)

RC-1253 2.25 in (57 mm) 3.5 in (89 mm) 2 in (51 mm) 4 in (102 mm) Metal 0.625 in (16 mm) 0 degrees 0 in (0 mm)

R-1260 2.25 in (57 mm) 3.5 in (89 mm) 2 in (51 mm) 4 in (102 mm) Rubber 0.625 in (16 mm) 0 degrees 0 in (0 mm)

RU-3560 2.25 in (57 mm) 5.125 in (130 mm) 4.625 in (117 mm) 6 in (152 mm) Rubber 0.625 in (16 mm) 0 degrees 0 in (0 mm)

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