K&N Filter

Hi All,

I have seen a bunch of posts about using a K&N filter requires a rejetting. My question is, is that the filter that fits in the stock air box or the air pods that I keep seeing on various sites? Thanks for any input.

 

Even the kind that goes in the airbox can affect airflow enough to require some tuning changes; the pod kind for sure.

My personal issue with the K&N has always been the fact that once it gets dirty, and "passages" open up through the filtering media; that it's effectiveness in grabbing small particles diminishes.

 

Pods deffinately will require rejetting. The airbox style filter not so much so.

The biggest problems lies in the fact that once you increase the amount/volume of air that can flow. You reduce the speed/velocity at which it will flow. This air speed/velocity is what is needed by these carbs to properly atomize the fuel. The airbox is designed to act like a funnel and help keep the air speed/velocity up.

Get the bike running good with the stock system. So that you know the motor is right. Then if you want to enjoy the frustration of pods. You at least have a good sound base to start from.

Ghost

 

I should think that a K&N air box filter should be ok because you’re not loosing the vacuum created bay the air box just slightly increased air flow. I think if you installed one did the rejet then just set and tuned the carbs the bike could run really well. It is some thing I plan on trying in the near future.
Al