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RE: K&N air filter... need a powercommander? - 9/11/2005 2:09:04 PM

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if you search around you'll see that without remapping your emissions you will see a definate loss of power due to the fact that it leans out the fuel mixture... DEFINATE... the only difference is that you generate a different sound from the engine. In fact it reduces the amount of filtration on particulates causing accelerated engine wear. Pointless also because even with a power commander bringing the fuel levels higher to compensate the stock exhaust doesn't allow for the same rate as the K&N filter... you just damage your engine and lose power... SO be as trendy as ya wanna be.

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RE: K&N air filter... need a powercommander? - 9/11/2005 2:12:18 PM

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you are better taking out the K&N filter and running a power commander... that will just adjust everything real nice.

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RE: K&N air filter... need a powercommander? - 9/11/2005 2:59:03 PM

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That's just silly talk dude. Less air flow = worse filtration? This is directly from K&N's site:

"Replacement Air Filters for Street Legal Motorcycles - K&N Replacement Air Filters are designed to fit right into the standard OEM motorcycle airbox. No modifications are required by the owner, no jet changes or adjustment of the carburetors is anticipated or suggested. Customer modification of the standard airbox - removing the cover, drilling holes into the side or top will have a drastic effect on smooth carburetion. Modifications will cause the stock system to run lean and reduce horsepower. Keep your motorcycle stock and the new K&N Replacement Element will be good for the life of the engine."

K&N's Site

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RE: K&N air filter... need a powercommander? - 9/11/2005 4:48:35 PM

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ummm no.. K&N = higher air flow = less filtration... read the whole thing before you comment I'm not going to argue about it.. you don't know what you're talking about.

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RE: K&N air filter... need a powercommander? - 9/11/2005 4:50:14 PM

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what you just pasted is saying not to drill holes in your airbox because it'll take in more and and won't filter properly... just installation warning/instructions... has nothing to do with the points I was making above.

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RE: K&N air filter... need a powercommander? - 9/11/2005 4:54:38 PM

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besides that you're not going to find any negative feedback on their own site... If you call and ask a technician and not a salesperson they will agree with what I've said.

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RE: K&N air filter... need a powercommander? - 9/11/2005 9:24:02 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: f4i_reborn

if you search around you'll see that without remapping your emissions you will see a definate loss of power due to the fact that it leans out the fuel mixture... DEFINATE... the only difference is that you generate a different sound from the engine. In fact it reduces the amount of filtration on particulates causing accelerated engine wear. Pointless also because even with a power commander bringing the fuel levels higher to compensate the stock exhaust doesn't allow for the same rate as the K&N filter... you just damage your engine and lose power... SO be as trendy as ya wanna be.

so lean = less power?
better check your facts ...max power is acheieved when you're able to burn all the fuel...therefore, a rich condition doesn't mean more power...

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RE: K&N air filter... need a powercommander? - 9/12/2005 7:20:37 AM

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I think he likes to hear himself talk .

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RE: K&N air filter... need a powercommander? - 9/12/2005 7:22:12 AM

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Hence the multiple post talking to himself.

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RE: K&N air filter... need a powercommander? - 9/12/2005 7:23:08 AM

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That and the fact he loves K&N .

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RE: K&N air filter... need a powercommander? - 9/12/2005 8:11:54 AM

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RE: K&N air filter... need a powercommander? - 9/12/2005 8:12:12 AM

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I need to say something

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RE: K&N air filter... need a powercommander? - 9/12/2005 8:12:42 AM

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Can't we all just get along.

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RE: K&N air filter... need a powercommander? - 9/12/2005 8:18:20 AM

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I don't care, whatever you want to do is fine with me. Dyno your bike and we'll talk then

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RE: K&N air filter... need a powercommander? - 9/12/2005 8:28:45 AM

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