A question about air filters [Archive]

Slarney

25th April 2009, 07:15

Hello all , I just bought a 1985 Honda CX 400 and need help finding a air filter I live in the US and this bike is not common here. I would like to know is there anothere model that parts would fit it
thanksfor any help

vifferman

25th April 2009, 14:24

What sort of filter is it? If it has a pleated paper element, you can cut it out and replace it with Unifilter foam, using the existing filter frame.
I've done this on a VF500, VFR750, VTR1000 and VFR800.
Here's a link to the VTR filter pictures (http://rides.webshots.com/album/88297322swwFNk).

FJRider

25th April 2009, 14:35

K&N make filters to suit most motorcycles...

The internet and credit cards, make shopping for such easy. Or contact a motorcycle shop (in NZ .. or anywhere) via E. mail ... check price and arrange payment/delivery. with them.

NZVTR

13th June 2010, 11:02

What sort of filter is it? If it has a pleated paper element, you can cut it out and replace it with Unifilter foam, using the existing filter frame.
I've done this on a VF500, VFR750, VTR1000 and VFR800.
Here's a link to the VTR filter pictures (http://rides.webshots.com/album/88297322swwFNk).

I have seen the pics of your unifilter conversion for the VTR. Good job, Where can I get this unifilter foam from and you mentioned shims on the needle jets can you tell me more about that, are they readily available from honda bike shop.

gsx katana

13th June 2010, 11:04

K&N make filters to suit most motorcycles...

The internet and credit cards, make shopping for such easy. Or contact a motorcycle shop (in NZ .. or anywhere) via E. mail ... check price and arrange payment/delivery. with them.

what he said... k&n is the way to go

vifferman

13th June 2010, 18:14

I have seen the pics of your unifilter conversion for the VTR. Good job, Where can I get this unifilter foam from and you mentioned shims on the needle jets can you tell me more about that, are they readily available from honda bike shop.
Motomail sell the Unifilter foam, and probably other bike shops too. For the shims, I poked around in the workshop of a computer company I used to work at, and found some little washers that were the perfect size (from a printer or summat).

munterk6

14th June 2010, 22:56

What sort of filter is it? If it has a pleated paper element, you can cut it out and replace it with Unifilter foam, using the existing filter frame.
I've done this on a VF500, VFR750, VTR1000 and VFR800.
Here's a link to the VTR filter pictures (http://rides.webshots.com/album/88297322swwFNk).

Now THAT is what I call a good ol' Kiwi No. 8 wire solution!

Pixie

15th June 2010, 11:28

Motomail sell the Unifilter foam, and probably other bike shops too. For the shims, I poked around in the workshop of a computer company I used to work at, and found some little washers that were the perfect size (from a printer or summat).

Shims in exact sizes that are perfect for carb needles,are made by Tamiya and can be found in model shops