When should I change the air filter?

[Nick89]

In the manual it says every 24,000 miles but that seems like a very long time.

I used the search feature and did not find anything pertaining to this subject.

 

[findmadhav]

If you feel 24K miles is too long for that, you can go ahead and change it to K&N air filter sooner. Once you do that you dont need to worry since they say it is for lifetime.

 

[Marthy]

I will change it a bit more often since you live in Vegas (sand) Keep an eye on it.

 

[Marthy]

If you feel 24K miles is too long for that, you can go ahead and change it to K&N air filter sooner. Once you do that you dont need to worry since they say it is for lifetime.

The filter is good for a life time... you still need to clean it and lube it every now and then. It's just cost efficient... nothing to do with performance. :thumbup:

 

[rr_double_rr]

The filter is good for a life time... you still need to clean it and lube it every now and then. It's just cost efficient... nothing to do with performance. :thumbup:

+1. K&N on my Ram air filter said to clean and lube with each oil change, 3k miles. I would bet on about the same interval since it is more exposed to road grime on a bike. Speaking of which, I need to get mine done.

 

[linkgt]

I just bought a K&N filter at about 7400 miles. Clean every 3k i guess.

 

[KeysRider3]

My bike's air filter is assaulted daily by high humidity, salt air, coral dust, small insects, and surprise rain showers, so I like the idea of "out with the old, in with the new" based on visual inspection.

 

[tyrex13]

This filter has ~13,500 miles on it and the bike would barely run while in place. I replaced with a K&N and will clean once a year going forward.

 

[JSP]

Dirty :zombie:

 

[yellowfz]

This filter has ~13,500 miles on it and the bike would barely run while in place. I replaced with a K&N and will clean once a year going forward.

Couldn't you just use a spot remover?
Only dirty in one area, I see you are still Hr (Helmholtz resonator) dependent.

 

[10/22 DUDE]

My bike's air filter is assaulted daily by high humidity, salt air, coral dust, small insects, and surprise rain showers, so I like the idea of "out with the old, in with the new" based on visual inspection.

I like changing to a new filter too.

 

[bleedinblue]

I got my k&n in the mail today.My only question is where do I get another sticker?I want to put one on each side

 

[6R Blackout]

This filter has ~13,500 miles on it and the bike would barely run while in place. I replaced with a K&N and will clean once a year going forward.

I would open that beer and just think about it, once you finish the beer you should have your answer!:iconbeer:

 

[Michael Wilson]

Ive actually seen dyno runs that show reduced power wit a KnN filter... Havent tested this theory myself but it seem quite logical

 

[bleedinblue]

Iv got one in my truck, quad, and one for my 6r now.I love them.They built their name off of performance and reliability.With a carburetated engine your right.The added air flow would require rejeting for optimal performance.For atv's k&n used to offer jet kits in stages.I can't remember the difference exactly.But it was something like stage 1=stock engines with a k&n, stage 4 =full jet kit with needle valve for engines with a performance exhaust and other upgrades.

 

[z21-i]

The filter is good for a life time... you still need to clean it and lube it every now and then. It's just cost efficient... nothing to do with performance. :thumbup:

Marthy you are definitely the performance guru of the FZ6R, but K and N does advertise their filter as designed to "increase horsepower and acceleration" . I have no idea if it really does or not but they claim it to be.

Thoughts ?

 

[6R Blackout]

Well if K&N doesn't add HP they sure chrarge you the premo price!


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[bleedinblue]

They post race statistics on their website.They won 2nd place in the baja 500

Brandon Brown "Referring to the importance of keeping foreign debris from their engines, while still allowing ample air and oil flow, Brown said, "K&N manufactures high quality products, and I cannot imagine competing in the desert without them. Our engines run clean all day long, and that's a must when you're going for the win. We use their air filters, air box lids and oil filters, as well as their chemicals. K&N has been contributing to our success for quite a while now."

Team Quad75Dezert Takes Second Place in the Baja 500

 

[tyrex13]

Couldn't you just use a spot remover?
Only dirty in one area, I see you are still Hr (Helmholtz resonator) dependent.

I got the bike in July and it's as though the previous owner did zero maintenance. Original tires etc... I've ordered new tires, just did the filter, planning plugs, oil, chain/sprockets etc this winter. I'd like to get it back to proper form before I start mods. It's been a fun bike so far.

 

[Dan McLean]

Looking at the photo of the air filter which needs cleaned, it seems that the part where the air goes into the filter is restricted as only about 20% ish of the filter is being used. One of the guys on here from Melbourne AU showed me a video of how to increase air volume into your filter by drilling holes at the bottom,, doing this should mean that the whole of the area of the filter will be used as opposed to the small 20% ish used in a standard air box. So to sum it up, drill out the bottom of the air box or remove the bottom completely and this will make your bike sound much better, may, and i say may increase power as the standard air box does seem a little restricted, plus your air filter should last longer without needing replaced, as in the case of a K&Z you wont need to clean it as much...