k&n are they worth it?

[tony_d123]

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K&N's flow more air how? The surface area of the pleats is no better than a paper filter so obviously the material flows more air i.e. they have bigger holes. There was an article in Classic Mechanics last year on air filters and they shone a bright light through a K&N and a paper filter. There were very noticeable visible light holes in the K&N, if you can see them then dust and grit can get through.


So its a trade off between possible slightly better performance (dependent on many other variables) or longer engine life. You pays your money and you takes your choice 

You realise you're talking to people with 12-17yr old bikes that are still going strong?  :lol
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Of course, there will always be the 95 year old granny who smokes 40 Woodbines and has a tot of whiskey every day and is still going strong. Wouldn't like to see the inside of her lungs though. All I'm saying is you make your choice with all the facts