To K+N or not to K+N that is the question

Beamish · Post by **Beamish** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 1:09 pm

Is it worth the extra Â£40 pound to fit a K+N. I will have Aftermarket cans on (no dynajet as yet)
Whats the general concensus?

Seeker 77 · Post by **Seeker 77** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 2:37 pm

All air filters do different things to your power delivery and torque. The K+Ns i have used in the past give more power but lose you some torque along the way. The same ws true on both Gixxers and my SP1, as well as the Storm. BMC are a little more expensive but i think that they work a little better across the rev range without changing the character of the bike too much. The real difference that you can make is a dynojet kit, it will bring it all together and make everythinga whole lot better.

Beamish · Post by **Beamish** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 3:33 pm

mellis wrote:All air filters do different things to your power delivery and torque. The K+Ns i have used in the past give more power but lose you some torque along the way. The same ws true on both Gixxers and my SP1, as well as the Storm. BMC are a little more expensive but i think that they work a little better across the rev range without changing the character of the bike too much. The real difference that you can make is a dynojet kit, it will bring it all together and make everythinga whole lot better.

Thanks mate, the BMC version is cheaper than a K+N so will have a look.

Stormin Ben · Post by **Stormin Ben** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 10:56 pm

Mellis,
I'm surprised you found the K&N LOSE midrange
My experience is completely the opposite

Beamish
See this thread
http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB2/viewtopic ... ight=graph

Beamish · Post by **Beamish** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 8:46 pm

Stormin Ben wrote:Mellis,
I'm surprised you found the K&N LOSE midrange
My experience is completely the opposite

Beamish
See this thread
http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB2/viewtopic ... ight=graph

Brilliant, thanks mate I think I will plump for BMC Â£58 from CALSPORT and possibly Blue flame EVOs still not sure (sold my Scorpions too loud and no option of fitting baffles)
I tell you what, the difference without the Scorpions is shocking, lost LOTS of grunt everywhere apart from V low down 1-2.5K, but hey thats to be expected.

solorider · Post by **solorider** » Sat Oct 20, 2007 10:41 pm

if you want a k&n try ebay america, http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-K-N- ... enameZWDVW
which works out at Â£61.27 inc post

all you got to hope that the taxman doesnt charge vat on top,if you know someone in the states you could get it sent a lot cheaper

Beamish · Post by **Beamish** » Sun Oct 21, 2007 9:24 am

solorider wrote:if you want a k&n try ebay america, http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-K-N- ... enameZWDVW
which works out at Â£61.27 inc post

all you got to hope that the taxman doesnt charge vat on top,if you know someone in the states you could get it sent a lot cheaper

I have bought a BMC road race from Calsport Â£58 will give review when the bike is back together

lee67 · Post by **lee67** » Sun Oct 21, 2007 7:03 pm

mines got a k&n fitted with dynojet 1..kicks out 107 bhp at rear wheel..and pulls really strongly

Beamish · Post by **Beamish** » Sun Oct 21, 2007 7:26 pm

lee67 wrote:mines got a k&n fitted with dynojet 1..kicks out 107 bhp at rear wheel..and pulls really strongly

Good figures. I hopemine runs close, that is ample for my weekend fun.