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mike_avfc
10-01-09, 01:54 PM
HI All,

so i thought i'd install the k&n air filter on the gsxr600 (k8) this morning. lifted up the tank, cheked the instruction manual that said remove 11 screws (then showed 10 in the pic and i only found 10 holding the filter cover on), dropped a screw down the frame (arrrghh!).

so, all screws out but the filter cover will not lift off, if you go round the sides with your fingers then you can lift all the way round but the thing seems to be stuck at the back and towards the middle.

so at the moment i just cannot lift the top of the filter cover off, i've tried just using force and it is just stuck there.

has anyone got any ideas ??????

Thanks
kwak zzr
10-01-09, 03:41 PM
i aint messed with mine yet so cant help you :( ive had a tinker with a k1 model and that came off easy enuf tho.
yorkie_chris
10-01-09, 03:56 PM
Not been anywhere near a K8, but are there any clips you need to press down?
mike_avfc
10-01-09, 07:55 PM
Not been anywhere near a K8, but are there any clips you need to press down?


i've looked everywhere and cannot find a thing - i found a sample suzuki workshop manual somewhere on the net and it implies you just take it off - rather like the SV, unscrew then lift, nice and easy.

I'll look at it tomorrow then just may just leave it till it gets a service later this year then get the dealer to do it.
ugp
11-01-09, 08:50 AM
Remeber it wont run right untill its setup for the filter......:)
mike_avfc
11-01-09, 12:46 PM
right - sorted ! there was indeed a screw in the centre that i had to get a super duper long screwdriver down to.

so, new filter fitted.

I've done a lot of checking on this and the bike should need no modification.
I have been told i shouldn't need any mods for a yoshimura as well but i'm not too convinced about that.
kwak zzr
11-01-09, 12:48 PM
let me know how u get on with the gixer and the new filter.
mike_avfc
11-01-09, 12:49 PM
will do mate, not sure when i'll be out on it next. if weather and more importantly the roads get better soon then it'll be sooner rather than later.
Rich
11-01-09, 12:49 PM
right - sorted ! there was indeed a screw in the centre that i had to get a super duper long screwdriver down to.

so, new filter fitted.

I've done a lot of checking on this and the bike should need no modification.
I have been told i shouldn't need any mods for a yoshimura as well but i'm not too convinced about that.

Every bike is different, yours might need setting up but like i said Fizz's 750 was ok as far as i know so you might be lucky. You'll soon find out after a couple of rides!!!
kwak zzr
11-01-09, 12:50 PM
be intrested to know about performace gains or just another addition to that induction roar that i love soo much!
ugp
11-01-09, 03:28 PM
The bike wouldnt be running to its full potential due to being mapped for the stock air filter. If more air is present (aftermarket filter) the FI will need adjusting to suit.

You may well find flat spots all over the place. :rolleyes:
Dangerous Dave
13-01-09, 06:23 PM
Assuming it is a standard K&N it wouldn't flow much better than the OEM filter, their main selling point is there ability to be washed and reused.
krhall
14-01-09, 08:35 AM
Get out there and get on it - it's only cold or at worst a bit wet!!!
mike_avfc
14-01-09, 07:52 PM
Get out there and get on it - it's only cold or at worst a bit wet!!!

crazy fool - get back in your box !! i'm a member of the fair weather bikers organisation ! :cheers:
fizzwheel
14-01-09, 07:57 PM
Every bike is different, yours might need setting up but like i said Fizz's 750 was ok as far as i know so you might be lucky. You'll soon find out after a couple of rides!!!

yep mine is fine, smoothed out a flat spot it had and the low down throttle response is less jerky. i've not put it on a dyno to confirm it, but it feels better to ride, plus I have a nice deep gutteral induction noise as well.