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Old 02-03-10, 06:12 PM   #1
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Hi,

Just want to ask if K&N filters make a big difference or any difference at all with the cost being alot higher than standard/factory fitted ones.

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Old 02-03-10, 06:13 PM   #2
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Default Re: K&N Oil & Air filters

They are reusable so cheaper if you do a lot of miles with them.

BMC is better for curvy.
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Old 02-03-10, 06:34 PM   #3
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as for the oil filter just stick to the standard one, its more than enough.
air filter is up to you, if you do need a new one then why not go for the k&n.
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Old 02-03-10, 10:40 PM   #4
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Any performance improvement from a K&N filter on an SV?
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Old 02-03-10, 10:50 PM   #5
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i think they are good as ive never had to buy a OEM one since ive had the bike. way cheeper at £12 for a recharge kit that is good for 4-8 filter cleans. so well worth it
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Old 03-03-10, 08:55 AM   #6
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No scientific evidence, just personal preference ..... I'd rather just replace each time with a new one, rather than cleaning, etc .... so I just go OEM (well, pattern ones off ebay )
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Old 03-03-10, 12:15 PM   #7
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I defiantly felt a difference with the air filter, just everything seems to runs smoother and a little quicker. As with oil no idea but for the price on fleabay then you might as well internally its probably doing something of benifit. Remember to tell your insurers you've put the air filter in though as it can change your policy.
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Old 03-03-10, 02:45 PM   #8
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I defiantly felt a difference with the air filter, just everything seems to runs smoother and a little quicker. As with oil no idea but for the price on fleabay then you might as well internally its probably doing something of benifit. Remember to tell your insurers you've put the air filter in though as it can change your policy.

I only thought that you contact insurance when you modded machanically...do filters come under this?
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Old 03-03-10, 02:56 PM   #9
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I only thought that you contact insurance when you modded machanically...do filters come under this?
Yeah it can affect it, if it increases performance. Its always worth letting them know as they could try one on not paying out if performance has changed on the vehicle. Carole nash where funny about it with me, where Adrain Flux said its doesn't change my insurance quoted price but they did need to know about it. Insurers .
Im sure some solicitors that my be on here can explain more?
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Old 03-03-10, 05:47 PM   #10
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Stuff like the K+N road for curvy is just a washable OEM replacement, not a modification just like using different road legal headlight bulbs is fine because it's a replacement consumable not a performance enhancement.
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