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08-17-2015, 07:45 PM | #1 |
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K&N Air Filter or Not?
Just wondering about a K&N air filter for a 1700 Voyager, I have been reading allot of mixed reviews, the reviews that bothers me the most is regarding filtration, Does it really filter the air well enough not to cause long term engine damage over time? Does anyone have examples or proof that these filters really help improve performance on these bikes?
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08-17-2015, 07:48 PM | #2 |
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My thread here will give you my experiences with a few different maintenance items & how they affected my bike -- post #6 may be of particular interest to you:
http://www.vulcanbagger.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=42108
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08-18-2015, 10:51 AM | #3 |
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I like the stock filter and change it when it gets dirty.
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08-18-2015, 10:56 AM | #4 |
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I wouldn't do K&N. An oiled media filter doesn't filter as effectively as paper, when you get down to micron sized particles.
You might find this interesting. http://www.nicoclub.com/archives/kn-vs-oem-filter.html |
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08-18-2015, 06:22 PM | #7 |
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I have a K&N in every bike I have owned...but they all had an after market air kit.
My Voyager I put in the K&N stock replacement so I won't have to buy a new filter ever again. Once or twice a year, wash/dry/re-oil. No expectation of air flow improvement.
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08-20-2015, 12:56 PM | #8 |
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Here's another good article on filtration efficiency. Paper vs foam vs fiber vs oiled.
This test, combined with the article I posted above led me to toss the K&N filter on my 900 Vulcan and I'm sticking with stock paper on the 1700. http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/airfilter/airtest3.htm |
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It is personal choice...pick what makes yo feel comfortable.
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08-21-2015, 11:30 PM | #12 |
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So if not the K&N, which after market filter is the best replacement for the OEM?
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most bikes are low mileage. I plan to take mine to 100k. Oil and air filtration are not things to mess around with -for me. |
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Oil I understand. Filter...do what ever you want...LOL
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08-25-2015, 05:36 PM | #15 |
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The OEM.
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