switching air filter

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El Chakas

Discussion Starter · Mar 14, 2015

Hey all, Kinda dumb question but need to make sure,

If i change the stock air filter to a K&N do i have to then mess with the air intake/gas is any sort of way or can i just change the filter and leave everything as is?

Thanks...

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jonahueiii

· #2 · Mar 14, 2015

You'd have to open the air box to change filters, but I'm pretty sure it's good to go after that!
John

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Scorpi0

· #3 · Mar 14, 2015

No need to mess with anything after u replace the air filter.

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james1313

· #4 · Mar 14, 2015

Probably a dumb question from me, but is that kinda mod something you'd need to declare to insurance?? I was thinking of fitting a K&N myself

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SCMil

· #5 · Mar 14, 2015

I wouldn't think you'd have to tell that to them. It's just replacing the filter as you world normally do, but with a different brand. And to the OP, no you don't have to mess with anything, just remove the air box cover and drop it in.

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El Chakas

Discussion Starter · #6 · Mar 25, 2015

thanks guys... i was hesitant on changing it because of that.. ill be changing it soon

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iLean2much

· #7 · Mar 25, 2015

i just like the KN filter because i just have the same cleaning/re-oiling kit since 4yrs and never have to worry if the dealer has my filter in stock and go get it. it's all at home already and KN stuff cleaning kit is easy to source from any car part store.

Pure convinience for me.

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Manolo

· #8 · Mar 25, 2015

you save money in the long run by getting one of these filters.

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zx6ixxer

· #9 · Mar 25, 2015

Here we go again with another filter thread :roll: I can just see the haters coming along soon.....the old "K&N vs. BMC vs. OEM" argument.

OP....as everyone stated no need to reflash or retune your bike with just a filter change, or even a filter and slip on. Once you go past that (Headers, block off plates, velocity stacks, etc...) you should probably tune your bike for optimal efficiency/hp

I too am a K&N fan, for one I always thought it had a deeper sound then OEM (Maybe just in my head :O) and the biggest thing as everyone mentions is Reusability which is huge to me.

Also...as someone asked this is NOT an engine mod (Its maintenance) hence why nothing has to be declared to your insurance policy.

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Manolo

· #10 · Mar 25, 2015

zx6ixxer said:
Here we go again with another filter thread :roll: I can just see the haters coming along soon.....the old "K&N vs. BMC vs. OEM" argument.

OP....as everyone stated no need to reflash or retune your bike with just a filter change, or even a filter and slip on. Once you go past that (Headers, block off plates, velocity stacks, etc...) you should probably tune your bike for optimal efficiency/hp

I too am a K&N fan, for one I always thought it had a deeper sound then OEM (Maybe just in my head :O) and the biggest thing as everyone mentions is Reusability which is huge to me.

Also...as someone asked this is NOT an engine mod (Its maintenance) hence why nothing has to be declared to your insurance policy.

The worst threads are the oil threads especially once someone mentions Rotella T6 oil, its all downhill from there.

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zx6ixxer

· #11 · Mar 25, 2015

Manolo said:
The worst threads are the oil threads especially once someone mentions Rotella T6 oil, its all downhill from there.

:lol

Don't get me started...

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