Mouldy Air Filter!

[darrenmartin]

Hi guys im stripping down the air box of my newly aquired Storm only to find that the bikes been used so little (w reg 7,000 miles) that the air filter has got a lovley layer of green mould growing on it! not a problem as im replacing it any way with either K&N or maybe Piper Cross. Do have a couple of questions though 1st what does all the "plumbing" under the air fitler do and also the 2 small sponge inserts that sit in either corner of the lower half of the air box have perished and turned too the consistancy of victoria sponge cake! Now iv seen with the replacement K&N kit 2 replacement parts are supplied but what do they do/ what is there purpose Much abliged for any info and keep up the great work

[Stratman]

The sponge inserts are part of the breather system, as is some of the plumbing under the airbox. IMHO, I'd use a standard filter, make sure the carbs are nice and clean and balanced etc, before setting out on the K&N route.

[darrenmartin]

cheers Stratman will do. Not sure which after market filter im going for as yet but any advise on which way to go as far as which make suits the storm and Scorpions best will be taken on board.

[AMCQ46]

The standard filter is good and easier to set the jetting than a K&N, it is a good option with the race cans

[sirch345]

The standard filter is good and easier to set the jetting than a K&N, it is a good option with the race cans

Yes I agree.
If you do go down the K&N route at sometime you'll more than likely need some spare cash for the dyno runs to get the jetting set correctly, it's not normally a straight forward job. Without getting it set up on a dyno, providing your bikes jetting is standard, fitting a K&N air filter will give a flat spot.

Chris.

[tony.mon]

+1, get it running right with standard settings first.

[Vtrkidda]

Ive done this changed my dirty filter and new upgrade plugs plus 2 long stacks runs ace now next I want to get a k&n fitted plus a dyno jet kit id like to take it in to get done all at once with a few dyno runs what price would I be talking to get this done

[bluestoesonnose]

Got a K&N on my bike I'm thinking of ditching for a Std filter

[darrenmartin]

Thanks guys, after reading that lot i think ill stick with the standard for now. Thanks for the opinions

[Vtrkidda]

Got a K&N on my bike I'm thinking of ditching for a Std filter

If you ditch it matey ill have first dibs if possible

[bluestoesonnose]

PM me and make me an offer

[Vtrkidda]

Pmy sent with offer dont be offended

[Vtrkidda]

All mine o mine