K&N Air Filters

**SuperDave** · 18th June 2006, 15:33

I tried searching on KB and with Google but couldn't find the info I was after.

I'd like to get one of these air filters for my gixxer after seeing the state of my current air filter this afternoon. Can someone please tell me where I can buy one of these in the Auckland region and roughly how much they go for?

Thanks

Dave

**Motu** · 18th June 2006, 15:57

So what did your filter look like?....dirty? An so you want a K&N so it doesn't get dirty? That dirt has to go somewhere,and on the filter is better in my books than inside the engine.

**Bonez** · 18th June 2006, 16:04

Originally Posted by SuperDave

I tried searching on KB and with Google but couldn't find the info I was after.

I'd like to get one of these air filters for my gixxer after seeing the state of my current air filter this afternoon. Can someone please tell me where I can buy one of these in the Auckland region and roughly how much they go for?

Thanks

Dave

Get an OEM filter. Filters the crap out better than after market items. Beleive it or not.......................................

**SuperDave** · 18th June 2006, 16:36

Well the air filter is pretty much just a white stocking that has been pulled tight over some wire mesh - looks like a home job to me. Thought that I might as well go for a high quality aftermarket air filter.

**bladez** · 18th June 2006, 16:44

yes oem filters are good run one my self

k&n are good but high priced when you can get one that is just as good if not better

**WINJA** · 18th June 2006, 17:07

get oem , i got a bmc filter on my shelf id rather get genuine any day

**crazefox** · 18th June 2006, 17:19

K and N are great filters mate try coleman suzuki they are good to deal with

**Eurodave** · 18th June 2006, 17:34

K&N's are WAY overpriced for what they are,Id go for a 'DNA' or 'BMC' airfilter, both stocked by Colemans Suzuki

**WINJA** · 18th June 2006, 17:56

Originally Posted by Eurodave

K&N's are WAY overpriced for what they are,Id go for a 'DNA' or 'BMC' airfilter, both stocked by Colemans Suzuki

THE LATE MODEL GSXR FILTERS FLOW MORE AND FILTER MORE AND COLEMANS SELL THOSE AS WELL

**APPLE** · 18th June 2006, 18:18

pays to look round for a K&N,if your keen on them.give ''Botany Honda a ring 1st before colemans.......you maybe suprised$$$$

**Finn** · 18th June 2006, 18:21

I've taken my air filter out. The increase in HP is well worth the occassional re-build.

And this costs... nothing.

Thank me later.

**Madness** · 18th June 2006, 18:35

Originally Posted by Finn

I've taken my air filter out. The increase in HP is well worth the occassional re-build.

And this costs... nothing.

Thank me later.

Might be okay for fuel injected bikes but my carbs don't like bugs or gravel, so my mechanic tells me.

**Gremlin** · 18th June 2006, 18:52

Why do you want a K&N filter?? Think carefully. HP gain? No need to replace?

The reason that they usually have a higher air flow is because they don't stop as much dirt etc, ie air can flow through faster. However, on some of the more modern bikes (latest gixxers say) the aftermarket options offer no gains.

Now, I do have a K&N in mine (came with it), but apparently, the best option for power is either no filter, or the stock, but modified.

Aftermarkets are cleanable, non-replacement, but you can get cleaning kits for stock ones I think.