Best air filter for 2001 curvy?

[Creaky]

Thinking about changing the air filter on my new to me bike as I'm not sure if the one fitted is the original item. Am I better off with a pattern part for about £12, a genuine one for about £25 or a K&N reusable for around £45. I read somewhere that the K&N requires a jet change in the carbs and I don't really want to be messing with those. Looking for reliability, good starting and smooth low speed running rather than hoping for performance upgrades as I find the standard power more than enough for my riding style.

I have a K&N recharge kit from my last bike which probably has a couple of uses left in it.

All advice greatly received.

[hardhat_harry]

Best one is a BMC Race RS Filter doubt you will be able to get one now though.

I know they were about £90 a couple of years ago

[Creaky]

Just done a search on the forum and it would appear that the standard filter seems to provide the best economy and performance so will look for one if these. Thanks.

[Sid Squid]

Best how?

[Falconbobb]

if you keep the bike another 10,000 miles buy a stock filter , if longer the k&n is the better buy moneywise. unless you are racing in a competition sports, the filter will gain you very little power. dont get caught in the hype, the only thing you will notice is your wallet will be lighter

[Creaky]

Fitted a genuine suzuki filter and the bike does feel better. I do not have an owners manul with this bike but found an online scanned copy which mentioned an air filter drain point below the airbox which should be periodically emptied. I looked all round for this but couldn't locate it.

Anyone any ideas if there is one fitted to the k1 curvy?

[yorkie_chris]

Don't worry about it, doesn't do a lot.