What's the best air cleaner out there?
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12-11-2007, 02:30 PM
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RE: What's the best air cleaner out there?
The K&N is the best airfilter in the world, if you dont believe me check that banner at the top of the page.
Irun a forcewinder with a k&n
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I'm still a newbie myself and havent changed anything yet myself so cant offer any advice on different air cleaners.
However, I'm pretty sure I've read on here before that whilst you can change the pipes without changing the air cleaner, you cant do it the other way around. ie if you change the air cleaner you would have to put on replacemet pipes. With an EFI bike you would also need to have a re-map done.
Forgive me if I'm wrong on this or if not if you already have this other work planned. I would just hate for you to waste $$$.
I will watch the answers to this thread with interset as I'm curious if K&N is really about the only option for the actual cleaner element with the only variable being which cover you have fitted. This seemed to be the answer I got some weeks ago when I asked a similar question.
I'm still a newbie myself and havent changed anything yet myself so cant offer any advice on different air cleaners.
However, I'm pretty sure I've read on here before that whilst you can change the pipes without changing the air cleaner, you cant do it the other way around. ie if you change the air cleaner you would have to put on replacemet pipes. With an EFI bike you would also need to have a re-map done.
Forgive me if I'm wrong on this or if not if you already have this other work planned. I would just hate for you to waste $$$.
I will watch the answers to this thread with interset as I'm curious if K&N is really about the only option for the actual cleaner element with the only variable being which cover you have fitted. This seemed to be the answer I got some weeks ago when I asked a similar question.
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12-11-2007, 05:43 PM
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RE: What's the best air cleaner out there?
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Thanks HDK. I have to also thank you for posting the heads up when Ben was having that sale a while ago. It allowed me to get the exhaust sooner rather than later.
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That is a sweet looking bike Elvis!!! I love the exhaust!
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12-11-2007, 05:59 PM
RE: What's the best air cleaner out there?
2002 sportster.
I've run the HD K&N kit for 100k miles. No complaints. Works fine in rain & snow. Easy to clean. Performance wise... calculate the volume between the air inlet and the ham can cover & get back to me when you find it matters little untill you change your cams.
Anybody who is worried about the stuff that gets past the filter should worry about the small stuff in life a bit less.
I've run the HD K&N kit for 100k miles. No complaints. Works fine in rain & snow. Easy to clean. Performance wise... calculate the volume between the air inlet and the ham can cover & get back to me when you find it matters little untill you change your cams.
Anybody who is worried about the stuff that gets past the filter should worry about the small stuff in life a bit less.
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12-11-2007, 08:55 PM
RE: What's the best air cleaner out there?
Anything bigger than stock is good. Other than that it is more about looks and fitment, unless you like to argue about 1-3hp.
As for race applications there are a few.
I run the Kuryakyn Corsair do to its looks and the bigger filter element. I had to change the jets in the carb. since it pulled so much more air in and was running lean.
The only thing is you have to install a sock over it to ride in the rain. So I carry it along for trips and put it on if I need it. I like the looks of it without.
To each his own I think when advancements in technologyis at such a high level and so much research has been done.
As for race applications there are a few.
I run the Kuryakyn Corsair do to its looks and the bigger filter element. I had to change the jets in the carb. since it pulled so much more air in and was running lean.
The only thing is you have to install a sock over it to ride in the rain. So I carry it along for trips and put it on if I need it. I like the looks of it without.
To each his own I think when advancements in technologyis at such a high level and so much research has been done.
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12-11-2007, 10:45 PM
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RE: What's the best air cleaner out there?
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What do yall think is the best aftermarket air cleaner out there? I was looking a the SE a/c and i just don't think you get that much more airflow over stock other than you getting a high-flow filter with the kit. I like the heavy breather from Harley but damn that's expensive.....What are yall opinions on this? Has anyone tried making your own kits or modifying the stock or whatever? Let me know.....
What do yall think is the best aftermarket air cleaner out there? I was looking a the SE a/c and i just don't think you get that much more airflow over stock other than you getting a high-flow filter with the kit. I like the heavy breather from Harley but damn that's expensive.....What are yall opinions on this? Has anyone tried making your own kits or modifying the stock or whatever? Let me know.....
I now have the heavy breater installed. It looks great, and seem's to work more then good enough. Also has a better design.
Here's a pic of mine
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12-12-2007, 01:41 PM
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12-12-2007, 01:55 PM
RE: What's the best air cleaner out there?
The best air filter is one that flows enough air, not to strangle your engine and costs you a lot of power. If you have a stage 1 bike, then you probably won't need to worry about it. Choose one of the high performance filters that you like. Every single one of them has it's advantages and disadvantages.