Food for thought

Very interesting article by Mike Nixon. I have steadily moved away from K&N filters and I know we all have them for several reasons. What do you guys think?

https://www.motorcycleproject.com/text/kn_filters.html

 

This topic, and this specific article, comes up every now and then. Nixon is very knowledgeable and I agree with his views on this subject.

I use K&N not because of any illusion of increased power or filtration prowess. Mainly I use them because of the amount of bikes I own. If I had to buy an OEM air filter every time it would dramatically increase my maintenance costs.

There are factors that make me comfortable with my decision. The Pacific Northwest where I live (Seattle), and mostly ride (Western Washington), has generally very mild weather that fairly consistently clears the air. There is not a lot of particulates or industry air pollution. I don't ride in heavy metropolitan traffic either. Occasionally we have forest fires, but if the smoke is that bad, it is just as unpleasant for my intake system as it would be for my bikes, so I won't generally be riding in those conditions.

When I do service my filters, my plenum is not dirty underneath. When I need to go into carbs, they are also not dirty. My oil doesn't need changing more often and the inside of my crankcases are pristine when I have to pop a cover.

Additionally, I don't live in the bottom of a strip mine, or even have to ride down a dirt driveway to my house, or anyone else's house.

I'm fine with my choice. My conditions and justifications won't apply to everyone. Do whatever you want your bike, I will with mine. I don't think anyone would have a second thought about buying one of my bikes with a K&N.

 

Agree, I had K&N filters on all my bikes. Now that I have been thinning the heard the cost of dozens of air filters is no longer an issue. That being said I do think OEM , especially Honda is the best.

Good points Mike.


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My air filters mainly collect insects and grass, I also don't ride anywhere dusty, and prefer not to follow anyone else for long periods. I am also comfortable with K&N in my bikes which came with them installed.

I did have a positive K&N experience on my RF900, that really woke up when I installed the K&N.

 

Excellent points , I don’t see anything wrong with either choice. As Mike said , it’s up to you what you run.


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Food for thought?

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