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jasonA · 04-15-2005, 12:55 AM

Hello all!

I see a lot of comments about the K&N filter. Do they really enhance the performance of your bike that much? I will pick up my new C50T tomorrow and expect to ride two up often. Is this something I should consider, if so, where is the best place to buy? Thanks.

Jason

Gixxerdale · 04-15-2005, 12:59 AM

I use a K&N on my gixxer. It helps, but mainly I like to clean and reinstall it, rather than always buying paper filters. I do a lot of miles and it just works for me.

mr_resistible · 04-15-2005, 08:43 AM

I agree. I'm sure it adds a little perfomance, some people notice a differance some don't. But I like the fact that I dont have to but any more filters.

v0lusia · 04-19-2005, 11:57 AM

I run a K&N in my 04 Volusia... I rejetted the carb when I put it in and have much more power now. With the FI on your bike you may need to reprogram the FI in order to see any difference.

One point of caution.... Many bikes are set up to run lean from the factory in order to meet emission standards. Adding a high performance air cleaner will make the bike run leaner. Running a bike lean can burn up the valves which would be a MAJOR repair bill.

Just my opinion here but...... I would suggest unless you are rejetting/reprogramming for more power... that you may be better off running the stock filter and replacing it every couple years. The vol owners manual calls for replacement at 11,000 miles/36 months. The price of the stock filter is about half of the price of the K&N ($25 vs $50). So assuming you change it at 11k and 22k then it would be your 33k change where it started costing you more money.

jasonA · 04-19-2005, 09:25 PM

Thanks for the insight Vol. I am fine with the performance I am getting right now, so i will probably take your advice.

jason

04-15-2005, 12:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
jasonA Seat Tester Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2005 C50T Location: Memphis Posts: 67	K&N Filter Hello all! I see a lot of comments about the K&N filter. Do they really enhance the performance of your bike that much? I will pick up my new C50T tomorrow and expect to ride two up often. Is this something I should consider, if so, where is the best place to buy? Thanks. Jason

04-15-2005, 12:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
Gixxerdale Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst. Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: 02 GSXR 1k Location: The warm and twisty roads of SoCal Posts: 3,028	I use a K&N on my gixxer. It helps, but mainly I like to clean and reinstall it, rather than always buying paper filters. I do a lot of miles and it just works for me. __________________ Proud Father of a U S Army Soldier... The key to life is to die young...at a very old age... Ride like you own the road...and...someday the road will own you.. My Favorite Ride? Tomorrows!

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04-15-2005, 08:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
mr_resistible Wants Better Weather Joined: Dec 2004 Bike: 05' C50 Location: Gering Ne Posts: 665	I agree. I'm sure it adds a little perfomance, some people notice a differance some don't. But I like the fact that I dont have to but any more filters.

04-19-2005, 11:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
v0lusia TurtleWax Taster Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Central MA Posts: 555	I run a K&N in my 04 Volusia... I rejetted the carb when I put it in and have much more power now. With the FI on your bike you may need to reprogram the FI in order to see any difference. One point of caution.... Many bikes are set up to run lean from the factory in order to meet emission standards. Adding a high performance air cleaner will make the bike run leaner. Running a bike lean can burn up the valves which would be a MAJOR repair bill. Just my opinion here but...... I would suggest unless you are rejetting/reprogramming for more power... that you may be better off running the stock filter and replacing it every couple years. The vol owners manual calls for replacement at 11,000 miles/36 months. The price of the stock filter is about half of the price of the K&N ($25 vs $50). So assuming you change it at 11k and 22k then it would be your 33k change where it started costing you more money.

04-19-2005, 09:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
jasonA Seat Tester Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2005 C50T Location: Memphis Posts: 67	Thanks for the insight Vol. I am fine with the performance I am getting right now, so i will probably take your advice. jason

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