K&N Air Filter - SV650.org

16-02-07, 11:10 AM

Has anyone fitted one of these to a K model SV.

Is it worth it?

Is it easy?

Any performance gains? - or does it make the bike sound like a tractor??

16-02-07, 11:26 AM

I fitted a K&N to my k6 model just a few weeks ago. A very simple job. Undo and prop up the tank, undo the screws holding the top of the airbox (8 screws I think), remove the old filter and the lower sealing rubber 'o' ring. Fit new K&N, making sure it sits in the groove vacated by the 'o' ring, replace airbox lid and screws, and refit tank.

As to any performance gains I'd there has been none. But my understanding is that the standard airbox lid and snorkel are not good for flow. I believe JHS does a kit that does away with ther airbox lid entirely and tank raisers can be got from Chewy.

Tapemonkey

16-02-07, 11:42 AM

I was under the impression a K&N did away with the air box. It certainly did on my RS125. Is this not the case on an SV650???

16-02-07, 11:45 AM

It certainly didn't with mine. But maybe mine is just a replacement element typre rather than a more race type version?

Tapemonkey

16-02-07, 11:59 AM

It doesn't do away with the airbox - very easy to fit and in combination with removing the snorkel and tank raisers gives you a good sound.

in terms of gains don't expect to see anything performance related. Only gain is that if you ride a lot then you won't need new airfilters as the K&N just needs cleaning and oiling.

17-02-07, 02:34 PM

i have just fitted a bmc road filter to my curvy, there was a little bit of performance gain but there was a very good gain in induction noise

16-02-07, 11:10 AM	#1
danf1234 Guest Posts: n/a	K&N Air Filter Has anyone fitted one of these to a K model SV. Is it worth it? Is it easy? Any performance gains? - or does it make the bike sound like a tractor??

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16-02-07, 11:26 AM	#2
tapemonkey Guest Posts: n/a	I fitted a K&N to my k6 model just a few weeks ago. A very simple job. Undo and prop up the tank, undo the screws holding the top of the airbox (8 screws I think), remove the old filter and the lower sealing rubber 'o' ring. Fit new K&N, making sure it sits in the groove vacated by the 'o' ring, replace airbox lid and screws, and refit tank. As to any performance gains I'd there has been none. But my understanding is that the standard airbox lid and snorkel are not good for flow. I believe JHS does a kit that does away with ther airbox lid entirely and tank raisers can be got from Chewy. Tapemonkey

16-02-07, 11:42 AM	#3
danf1234 Guest Posts: n/a	I was under the impression a K&N did away with the air box. It certainly did on my RS125. Is this not the case on an SV650???

16-02-07, 11:45 AM	#4
tapemonkey Guest Posts: n/a	It certainly didn't with mine. But maybe mine is just a replacement element typre rather than a more race type version? Tapemonkey

16-02-07, 11:59 AM	#5
600+ Guest Posts: n/a	It doesn't do away with the airbox - very easy to fit and in combination with removing the snorkel and tank raisers gives you a good sound. in terms of gains don't expect to see anything performance related. Only gain is that if you ride a lot then you won't need new airfilters as the K&N just needs cleaning and oiling.

17-02-07, 02:34 PM	#6
01 sv650s Guest Posts: n/a	i have just fitted a bmc road filter to my curvy, there was a little bit of performance gain but there was a very good gain in induction noise