Air filter question
#1
Air filter question
I went to purchase a k&n air filter for my 09, can't seem to find one, do they make them or will one for a 06-07 fit? Or are there better ones than k&n?
#2
Loco, I've always been a K&N fan. I've used them on tons of bikes and cages. But if you're going to ride off road any with some other dirt bikes to any degree, I think I'd recommend a foam filter instead. I ran K&N's on my KLR650's over the years, but I didn't ride in dust clouds on single track or in long parades on 2-track. Even coming up on Jeeps, ATVs, and other bikes in places like CO and UT, I get around as quickly as possible. Riding with other dirt bikes in real dirt bike conditions, you just can't avoid lingering dust. I'm not sure K&N's work best in this environment. Take that for what it's worth to how you'll ride your bike. I just thought...you don't have an SM, do you?
#3
+1 on foam filter. I had a Uni on my 06 and it worked very well, and had plenty of air flow from what I could tell. I've also heard reports of K&N letting in too much dust.
Don't get me wrong, I use K&N on everything else. I even have their crank case vents on my KTM.
Don't get me wrong, I use K&N on everything else. I even have their crank case vents on my KTM.
#5
Some guys really like the twin air filter that is backfire resistant, especially if they've removed the screen... https://www.kawasakiforums.com/forum...highlight=twin
That thread describes the screen removal and has links to the filter, but i dont recall if it fit the 09 generation bikes... I'm sure if you search you can find out, but it's an alternate to the K&N
That thread describes the screen removal and has links to the filter, but i dont recall if it fit the 09 generation bikes... I'm sure if you search you can find out, but it's an alternate to the K&N
#7
The 2009 and 2010 model KLX250S uses the Twinair 151109 standard filter. It's the same filter as these bikes:
That's according to the Twinair Application spreadsheet which you can find here: http://www.twinair.com/usa/images/st...tion_Guide.xls
I have one installed in my 2010 model at the moment and it works a treat. I bought 2 so that I can pre-oil one while using the other. When it comes time to clean the one I am using I can just put the second one straight in and clean the other when I have time. The bonus of this is that I can let it dry properly before oilling it, and the oil solvents can fully evaporate before I use it again.
- KX125 - 1987-1989
- KLX250 - 1990-1992
- KX250 - 1987-1989
- KLX300R - 1997-2010
- KX500 - 1987-2003
- KLX650A/R - 1993-1996
That's according to the Twinair Application spreadsheet which you can find here: http://www.twinair.com/usa/images/st...tion_Guide.xls
I have one installed in my 2010 model at the moment and it works a treat. I bought 2 so that I can pre-oil one while using the other. When it comes time to clean the one I am using I can just put the second one straight in and clean the other when I have time. The bonus of this is that I can let it dry properly before oilling it, and the oil solvents can fully evaporate before I use it again.
#10
Ah Man! The dealer sold me on my 09 cause it had a K&N!
I havn't riden to many dirt bikes so I can't really compare, but I haven't had any problems with my K&N. I rode 65 miles in the desert without any problems. Yes the filter was disgusting afterward, but it cleaned right up and I haven't had any problems.
I havn't riden to many dirt bikes so I can't really compare, but I haven't had any problems with my K&N. I rode 65 miles in the desert without any problems. Yes the filter was disgusting afterward, but it cleaned right up and I haven't had any problems.