Does K&N air filter make a noticable difference?

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Does a K&N air filter make a noticable difference? On their website they make a lot of pronises like more horsepower and better filtering but is there actually a noticable difference on a storm roadbike?

[Virt]

It will do, presumably, if you dyno the bike afterwards. From what I've seen from casual stalking the threads about air filters the Storm is very sensitive to them and will have flat spots galore! If you want to spend the extra money on a dyno and feel it's worth it because the air filter is washable and reusable then I'm sure no one will stop you

[Wicky]

Well 12 years ago when I had a K&N fitted along with a dynojet and race can and after 8 dyno runs setting it up - the bike felt nippier allround which considering the weight reduction from my wallet, wasn''t surprising. But the dyno printout showed a nice increase in performance but with the consequence of being a tad thirstier. So its not a plugnplay performance item, and it'll take a long time if ever to ever earn backs its outlay cost on the basis of the small mpg increase vs. OEM filter purchases,

Cleaning and oiling is taken care off with Pipepercross Filter cleaner kit.

[Phimosis]

Does a K&N air filter make a noticable difference? On their website they make a lot of pronises like more horsepower and better filtering but is there actually a noticable difference on a storm roadbike?

i think for the cost and maybe 6 to 8 dyno runs you are looking at a lot of cash, for maybe 10hp..hmm I dont think its worth it, best way to improve performance is take a tooth off the front sprocket, it will feel like there is 10 extra ponies in there, cost = approx 20 squid.

[Stratman]

For what it's worth , IMHO of 13 years of ownership, apart from the sprocket change (up two on the back or down one on the front), some suspension and brake fettling, I'd just make sure that everything was set up as it should be then you will never get any problems (assuming you have alos changed the CCTs and R/R of course).

If you want more horses, buy a SP or a Gixxer thou. As I say, just my humble opinion.

BTW, I have a K&N on my Jag and the difference is noticeable and well worth the outlay -but on a carburated Storm they don't seem to work as plug n'play.

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Yup, I can see how it would be important for a track bike where the slightest improvement in power could make the difference of coming 1st or 2nd, but for a roadbike I'd read the above info as maybe not worth the cash, the hassle, and the reduced mpg.

[bluestoesonnose]

Mine came with a K n N filter, I replaced it with a Genuine Honda filter and the bike was loads nicer. As has been said if you get the bike jet'd to suit then it'll be ok, but if you're going this far you may as well put a set of free flow cans on it, gas flow the carbs, match the inlet tracts to the carb, and free up the air box. So the only difference you'll notice is a hole in your bank account and a bike that runs rougher unless you want to spend some money on setting it up for it afterwards.

You'd be better off spending the money giving the bike a good service, making sure everything is as it should be and getting the best out of what you have. Re-shimming the valves would prob give you the same benefit on a bike of this age.

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Funnily enough that's what I'm doing. After a cruel winter riding I' replacing the sparkplugs, air filter, oil filter and oil, and replacing the camchain tensioners. Not doing any mods on camchain adjuster, just hoping that new ones will give me a lot of mileage before worrying about the infamous front one going tits up.

[Stratman]

Funnily enough that's what I'm doing. After a cruel winter riding I' replacing the sparkplugs, air filter, oil filter and oil, and replacing the camchain tensioners. Not doing any mods on camchain adjuster, just hoping that new ones will give me a lot of mileage before worrying about the infamous front one going tits up.

Don't bother with the Honda CCTs - fit manual ones - really!

[agentpineapple]

just hoping that new ones will give me a lot of mileage before worrying about the infamous front one going tits up.


famous last words, as stratman says, get some manual ones fitted, then theres no more worries

[Kev L]

You might like to try this as a passtime given your attitude to riding kit and cct maintenance!!!!! -

[tony.mon]

Clock's ticking. I give it one year eleven months.
Rear one won't go, they very rarely do.

[bigtwinthing]

I am tempted to get Manual can chain adjusters but where from?. My mates storm (yellow) has done 53000 miles on originals and its still going strong and uses no oil,etc. is it going to go "bang", just tell us where to get them from.

Regarding the filter, save the money and spend a bit more getting everything running sweet, adjust the suspension to suit and you will be quicker without the need for extra horses etc. get the carbs set up too. I bought a blade (2007) and it was too bloody quick to be honest, i prefer the fact i can still pass round the outside of "so called sportsbike riders" on my Fazer 1000 when i had it.(sparks flying out from the centre stand) Handling makes the difference really and a good set up can save your butt.

[Wicky]

Clicky Linky > http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic ... 16&t=22720

I am tempted to get Manual can chain adjusters but where from?. My mates storm (yellow) has done 53000 miles on originals and its still going strong and uses no oil,etc. is it going to go "bang", just tell us where to get them from.

[VTRDark]

Clock's ticking. I give it one year eleven months.

Place your bet's please

just hoping that new ones will give me a lot of mileage before worrying about the infamous front one going tits up.

We/I will do a stop mod on them if you haven't the manuals yet. We don't want it failing on the Monopoly run.

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