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86 XJ700XS K and N Air Filter

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by jimwrixon, Dec 9, 2006.

  1. jimwrixon

    jimwrixon New Member

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    Has anyone changed their original paper element filter to a K and N filter on their 86 XJ700XS?

    What were the results? Did the carbs need readjusting?

    Let me know-Jim
     
    jimwrixon, Dec 9, 2006
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  2. welderflame

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    I have a Uni-filter(foam) on my 86 no jetting required and it works great.
     
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  3. OU812didntU

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    K & N seem to be nice filters but not worth the hassle to me if you have to re-jet your carbs or experiment with re-jetting. I also have a Uni-Filter and i can clean it when it gets dirty with no problems and no messing around.

    and Uni`s are allot cheaper than K & N.
     
    OU812didntU, Dec 9, 2006
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    NO rejetting req'd for a simple K&N Air filter swap :)
     
    Danilo, Dec 11, 2006
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    I have both the Uni foam and the K&N for my xj550. Both work with the stock air box and claim that no rejetting is necessary. When I first got the K&N I installed it without oiling it first and the bike ran way too lean. After properly oiling the K&N it still seems to run a bit lean, so I just put the Uni back in.
     
    Dispatcher, Dec 14, 2006
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