K&N Air Filter for older models

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  1. ChrisPaegelow

    ChrisPaegelow New Member

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    Hey Guys and Gals, I have another question!

    I was thinking of replacing the air filter in my bike ('85 VF500F) with the K&N filter.
    I searched around on here, and I saw that a lot of people said they had to adjust some things for it to work optimally. But I think they were mostly talking about newer bikes with fuel injection.

    So my question is, if I put this filter on my bike, with carburetors, would I have to tweak everything, or would it work just fine as is? What are your opinions about it?!

    -Chris
     
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    I was one of the ones who had to tweak a little, but you are correct it was on a newer bike. I never really noticed any difference in performance. I mostly bought it just to not have to rebuy filters. And the tweaking I did was only removing the rubber gaskets that are stock. If I had to guess, it would be a pretty seamless installation and you'll not even notice a change in the way your bike runs.
     
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    K&N's flow more air than stock, exactly how much??? it will make you run a tad leaner but without other significant exhaust or intake mods the filter alone should not require any special tuning on its own.
     
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    nice 85!

    hey the filter will work fine, no mods necessary. i ride a 91 vfr that is better in every way, but i once had an 85 like yours but red where yours is blue. i would LOVE to find a nice one and relive my youth. do yourself a favor and keep that bike forever, it is a gem...
     
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