K&N (and the like) air filters - SV650.org

08-12-08, 06:38 PM

my mate sez I'll get 100bhp - true?

....on a serious note and equally ridiculous, will it sound sexier or not? +1BHP if at all acheivable doesnt bother me but if it sounds better then may splash. Have a Quill slip on if relevant.

ta

Mark_h · 08-12-08, 08:16 PM

112 bhp out of mine with a BMC filter and a M4 race system. Mind you it is a SV1000 so not too surprising.

If you get a filter which does away with the airbox (see www.jhsracing.co.uk ) it makes an amazing difference to the sound. With mine if you are anything over 8k and open it up the noise is amazing.

Depending on how "open" the filter is you may need some re-jetting/remapping to stop it all running too lean.

08-12-08, 08:29 PM

i got a k and n on my 650 and it sounds the tits!!along with a carbon can co can!!
bit smoother on the throttle too

ophic · 08-12-08, 10:39 PM

I always worry about it running too lean. I'd like to use a K&N just cos its re-usable so cheaper in the long run, but daren't till someone assures me its ok. I have a slip-on can too.

08-12-08, 10:52 PM

The induction noise will be increased, you'll hear a growl under the tank at higher revs. I would recommend a BMC Road filter if you have only a slip-on can, most likely no rejet/remap required and it is also serviceable so you won't need to buy replacements.

08-12-08, 11:41 PM

i have got a k+n filter on mine and has been fine to be honest.

i havent paid much attention to it and cant compare it against others as its my first proper bike and its the only filter ive used but in general i reckon its ok

09-12-08, 10:08 AM

what if i was to have a blue flame full system, would the filter still be ok and not affect running etc??

cheers

09-12-08, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by arcdef

what if i was to have a blue flame full system, would the filter still be ok and not affect running etc??

That would depend on how the bike is at the moment, I will point out that like the Micron system the Blueflame doesn't offer anything except the fact you do not need to cut the OEM down pipe to fit a loud exhaust.

09-12-08, 11:41 AM

+1 for a BMC filter, sounded good on mine, also removing the sound deadening sponge under the tank can show results too if uve not already done it.

08-12-08, 06:38 PM	#1
etuna Guest Posts: n/a	K&N (and the like) air filters my mate sez I'll get 100bhp - true? ....on a serious note and equally ridiculous, will it sound sexier or not? +1BHP if at all acheivable doesnt bother me but if it sounds better then may splash. Have a Quill slip on if relevant. ta

08-12-08, 08:16 PM	#2
Mark_h Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fleet, Hampshire Posts: 2,448	Re: K&N (and the like) air filters 112 bhp out of mine with a BMC filter and a M4 race system. Mind you it is a SV1000 so not too surprising. If you get a filter which does away with the airbox (see www.jhsracing.co.uk ) it makes an amazing difference to the sound. With mine if you are anything over 8k and open it up the noise is amazing. Depending on how "open" the filter is you may need some re-jetting/remapping to stop it all running too lean. __________________ Don't want to be the quickest; don't want to be the best; just want to be the one having the most fun. XL125Varadero -> Curvy SV650N-Y -> SV1000N-K3 -> Multistrada 1200s Twin-tastic stuff. Minister for Sustainability *Aliquid prudentissimus delectabiles et intelligentes in adamasset lingua.*

08-12-08, 08:29 PM	#3
Tobes Guest Posts: n/a	Re: K&N (and the like) air filters i got a k and n on my 650 and it sounds the tits!!along with a carbon can co can!! bit smoother on the throttle too

08-12-08, 10:39 PM	#4
ophic Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whyteleafe Posts: 3,395	Re: K&N (and the like) air filters I always worry about it running too lean. I'd like to use a K&N just cos its re-usable so cheaper in the long run, but daren't till someone assures me its ok. I have a slip-on can too. __________________ Silver SV650SK3, Fuel exhaust

08-12-08, 10:52 PM	#5
Dangerous Dave Guest Posts: n/a	Re: K&N (and the like) air filters The induction noise will be increased, you'll hear a growl under the tank at higher revs. I would recommend a BMC Road filter if you have only a slip-on can, most likely no rejet/remap required and it is also serviceable so you won't need to buy replacements.

08-12-08, 11:41 PM	#6
sv_rory Guest Posts: n/a	Re: K&N (and the like) air filters i have got a k+n filter on mine and has been fine to be honest. i havent paid much attention to it and cant compare it against others as its my first proper bike and its the only filter ive used but in general i reckon its ok

09-12-08, 10:08 AM	#7
arcdef Guest Posts: n/a	Re: K&N (and the like) air filters what if i was to have a blue flame full system, would the filter still be ok and not affect running etc?? cheers

09-12-08, 11:41 AM	#9
Dappa D Guest Posts: n/a	Re: K&N (and the like) air filters +1 for a BMC filter, sounded good on mine, also removing the sound deadening sponge under the tank can show results too if uve not already done it.

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