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K&N: but dealer didn't recommend! - 11/4/2006 11:01:29 AM

ashsammy

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I took my '06 600rr to the Honda service center with an K&N on my back and told them to put it on for me, they said that all K&N filters they've seen on bikes shown visible signs of leaking dust from the edges into the valves as it never seals properly, and said there's no way to fix this. I told them to put it in anyways and thought to come here and invistigate! I'd appreciate if anyone could offer some more input.
Thanks.

< Message edited by ashsammy -- 11/4/2006 11:09:02 AM >

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RE: K&N: but dealer didn't recommend! - 11/5/2006 12:21:18 AM

steve00ses

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dealers only like the stuff they sell..period

if they dont work good...why do so many ppl like them?

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RE: K&N: but dealer didn't recommend! - 11/5/2006 1:48:53 AM

rippn

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lame service people... K&N, the definitive name in aftrmarket air filters. A slurp of grease, on the sealing surfaces... used on a bazillion dirt bikes, and my K&N fitted CBR. Find service people, that live in the real world.
Clean and free, Ripp'n

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RE: K&N: but dealer didn't recommend! - 11/6/2006 2:14:13 PM

Tahoe SC

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cuz k&n is not any bettr than ur stock filter!

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RE: K&N: but dealer didn't recommend! - 11/6/2006 3:56:15 PM

Jason748

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In general, with both filters clean the the K&N does NOT flow any more air than the stock filter, but when both are dirty the K&N will flow more air.

With that said you have to realize that the stock filter, even when dirty, is still capable of flowing more air than a stock engine can take in. I have also see first hand that the K&N's have a fit problem on the 600rr's and don't seal like they should.

If your after a quality aftermarket filter thats washable & reusable, BMC make by far the best quality one. Personally on my race bike I run the stock filter W/ the screen removed......

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RE: K&N: but dealer didn't recommend! - 11/15/2006 4:17:53 PM

danf4i

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get a bmc air filter that'll treat ya right.

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RE: K&N: but dealer didn't recommend! - 11/15/2006 11:59:23 PM

taylorac

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Like it was said before, the only reason why they said that about the k&n filter is because 1 they dont sell them at that dealer ship and or 2 they wanted you to buy from them! If you do your BASIC MAINTANCE you will be fine no matter what filter you use!

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