Just fitted a k&n filter and...........

[slappy]

I could not believe the difference it has made. The old filter was in a right state,it must have been in the bike from new 7 years ago!
The bike accelerates a lot better and the induction noise just brings out my inner hooligan, 95 miles later I am pulling back into my drive with a big grin on my face.


I also managed to make the ABS trip in, totally my fault getting a little bit carried away and forgetting how tight one of the bends on one of my favourite routes is, and what a weird feeling it is, the lever pulsing slightly and a slightly remote feeling from the front.

[noggythenog]

Excellent Slappy


I need to check mine and see if it has a k&n....havent looked under there yet.




& if the abs came on then it has surely saved you.....i mean that woulda been a lock up on an already tricky corner.


Id defo like abs on my next bike.

[slappy]

Excellent Slappy



& if the abs came on then it has surely saved you.....i mean that woulda been a lock up on an already tricky corner.


Id defo like abs on my next bike.

I think I might have been in the ditch, my enthusiasm overtaking my skill once again.

[woodwizzard]

On the subject of K&N filters, whats the best way to clean and re-oil them? Does it have to be their own cleaner and oil or is there a more DIY way (cheap) of doing it.

[devilsyam]

Beware the lean burn more air in with same fuelling = lean burn

[slappy]

Beware the lean burn more air in with same fuelling = lean burn

I thought they were a direct replacement and were ok to use without adjusting  anything?

[slimwilly]

Your exercise reminds me of my VFR, i had it about twelve years, i never found the air filter  :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol


The only mod i did was a cheap small end can from Ebay,,i sure used that bike,,thrashed it trying to keep up with the Gixxer thou of my mate.


Such a good bike that was,,i hope these Yams are as good,.


As for lean burn, it will depend how rich it was running before you changed the  filter.


Take a plug out and photo it , then recheck after a thousand or so miles,see if they turn white,black grey or burn :lol

[PieEater]

On the subject of K&N filters, whats the best way to clean and re-oil them? Does it have to be their own cleaner and oil or is there a more DIY way (cheap) of doing it.

You can get the proper cleaning kit delivered for under £10 from ebay and it will last a good while, don't see the point in trying to do this cheaper ..........

[woodwizzard]

Not looked for awhile, used to be more money than that. Thanks for the link. Just wondered if those bottles contained stuff I may already have on the shelf