K&N- worth the $?

nactx86 · 03-22-2010, 11:32 AM

Ive always replaced with stock air filters on all my bikes b/c I buy more than one at a time just like my oil filters.. but Ive added full LV exhaust, rejetted my carb, and modded the air box and dont have any stock filters laying around to replace the current dirty one.

I was just wondering if a K&N is worth it?

bluewave18 · 03-22-2010, 11:33 AM

always

CaligoneTx · 03-22-2010, 11:36 AM

BMC 's are good too

nactx86 · 03-22-2010, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by bluewave18

always

lol short an sweet

bluewave18 · 03-22-2010, 12:18 PM

Everything I own gets them. For instance. My 08 F150. First 2 tanks were 13.3 and 13.5 mpg. Dropped in a K&N and it went to 15.4 on the 3rd tank. Did the wife's 08 Camry after 2 years of thinking I dont drive so it. She gained 2 mpg calculated on the first full tank after install. They have been in every bike I have owned. I swear you tell the difference when you clean one.

nactx86 · 03-22-2010, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bluewave18

Everything I own gets them. For instance. My 08 F150. First 2 tanks were 13.3 and 13.5 mpg. Dropped in a K&N and it went to 15.4 on the 3rd tank. Did the wife's 08 Camry after 2 years of thinking I dont drive so it. She gained 2 mpg calculated on the first full tank after install. They have been in every bike I have owned. I swear you tell the difference when you clean one.

Thanks for the input, I figure it'll pay for itself simply by it being reusable.

I ordered one along with some other stuff through ThumperTalk

bluewave18 · 03-22-2010, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by nactx86

Thanks for the input, I figure it'll pay for itself simply by it being reusable.

I ordered one along with some other stuff through ThumperTalk

Pays for itself easily. There is no question that they do what they claim. You dont have to buy another one. How could you not buy one?

jresendez9586 · 03-25-2010, 07:21 PM

Worth every penny changed out. the stock paper filter dropped in a kn wife loves her bike now throttle. Response is a lot better runs cooler all around well spent 50 bucks

ForgottnSoul · 03-25-2010, 07:26 PM

LOVE it on my 14........... with the zx14 it actually will tell you your current and avg MPG. Well before the KN my mpg was 32.3 now its 35.7

CG636 · 03-25-2010, 07:31 PM

read somewhere a while back that most KNs dont seal up the airbox as well as they should and that a bmc is the better choice.

bluewave18 · 03-26-2010, 09:29 AM

Mine seals as tight as one would need to seal.

Reedy07R6 · 03-26-2010, 01:46 PM

bmc is better, but even a stock filter is better than a k&n.. patrick from Motorcycles Unlimited told me this a while back... that the k&n is a flimsy plastic and does not seal well and it creates a thing called the flutter affect, which creates an inconsistant airflow... k&n's are good for trucks and but no bueno for bikes... jus passing on what the expert told me so take it for what its worth

BigComfy · 03-26-2010, 02:08 PM

Air filters are for p ussies

less_than_coop · 03-26-2010, 02:18 PM

BMC

Ares · 03-26-2010, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Reedy07R6

bmc is better, but even a stock filter is better than a k&n.. patrick from Motorcycles Unlimited told me this a while back... that the k&n is a flimsy plastic and does not seal well and it creates a thing called the flutter affect, which creates an inconsistant airflow... k&n's are good for trucks and but no bueno for bikes... jus passing on what the expert told me so take it for what its worth

This is what I heard as well.

crzy88 · 03-26-2010, 03:35 PM

bmc. Lots use both, but I've seen/heard more negative things about K&N than BMC. Just my thought.

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03-22-2010, 11:36 AM	#3
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CG636 Braaaaaap Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pearland Feedback Rating: (4) Posts: 882 Experience: 6 years Trackdays: 4 Bike(s): KTM 525 sumo	read somewhere a while back that most KNs dont seal up the airbox as well as they should and that a bmc is the better choice.
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03-22-2010, 11:33 AM	#2
bluewave18 Safety Third Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: S.E. Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 34,816 Experience: 10+ years Bike(s): 08 Busa 03 XR 50	always

03-22-2010, 12:18 PM	#5
bluewave18 Safety Third Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: S.E. Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 34,816 Experience: 10+ years Bike(s): 08 Busa 03 XR 50	Everything I own gets them. For instance. My 08 F150. First 2 tanks were 13.3 and 13.5 mpg. Dropped in a K&N and it went to 15.4 on the 3rd tank. Did the wife's 08 Camry after 2 years of thinking I dont drive so it. She gained 2 mpg calculated on the first full tank after install. They have been in every bike I have owned. I swear you tell the difference when you clean one.

03-25-2010, 07:21 PM	#8
jresendez9586 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: pearland texas Feedback Rating: (1) Posts: 231 Trackdays: 1 Bike(s): 2004 gsxr 1000 candian model (sold) 2004 busa ( sold ) 2007 suzuki hayabusa	Worth every penny changed out. the stock paper filter dropped in a kn wife loves her bike now throttle. Response is a lot better runs cooler all around well spent 50 bucks

03-25-2010, 07:26 PM	#9
ForgottnSoul MotoMilitia Choosen 9 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: League City Feedback Rating: (1) Posts: 1,698 Experience: 10+ years Bike(s): 2008 Special Edition ZX-14	LOVE it on my 14........... with the zx14 it actually will tell you your current and avg MPG. Well before the KN my mpg was 32.3 now its 35.7

03-26-2010, 09:29 AM	#11
bluewave18 Safety Third Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: S.E. Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 34,816 Experience: 10+ years Bike(s): 08 Busa 03 XR 50	Mine seals as tight as one would need to seal.

03-26-2010, 01:46 PM	#12
Reedy07R6 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the land of no pears Feedback Rating: (1) Posts: 496 Bike(s): Red 07R6 honda XR80-sold Grey / green 07R6 - sold	bmc is better, but even a stock filter is better than a k&n.. patrick from Motorcycles Unlimited told me this a while back... that the k&n is a flimsy plastic and does not seal well and it creates a thing called the flutter affect, which creates an inconsistant airflow... k&n's are good for trucks and but no bueno for bikes... jus passing on what the expert told me so take it for what its worth

03-26-2010, 02:08 PM	#13
BigComfy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: under a rock Feedback Rating: (3) Posts: 24,850 Experience: 1-3 months Trackdays: 9 Bike(s): Missing: Naked SV650, FZ1, Night Hawk Best Upgrade:Sv650 Suspension full credit (Motorcycles Unlimited)	Air filters are for p ussies

03-26-2010, 02:18 PM	#14
less_than_coop SBN BMF Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kerr County Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 6,892 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 2 Bike(s): 06' GSXR1000	BMC

03-26-2010, 03:35 PM	#16
crzy88 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: TX Feedback Rating: (1) Posts: 468 Bike(s): 2006 Kawasaki Ninja ZX636	bmc. Lots use both, but I've seen/heard more negative things about K&N than BMC. Just my thought.