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  • Review And How to Install new K&N[BA-2201] For Pulsar

    Hey Guys,

    Am Gonna review about the new k&n airfilter which is launched specially for Pulsar.

    K&N Airfilter Model:BA-2201
    Bike Used:Pulsar 220 Dts-i
    Km Done Before Installation:10200 km



    To Start with always purchase k&n Airfilters from the respective dealers.It's been Three months since the new k&n airfilter launched for pulsar and I just waited eagerly to get my hands on new model.Before launching this filter
    People used to put universal model[Starts with Rc] But the problem is we need to retune our bike and need to increase the jet size which is not easy thing to do, Because already p220 comes with biggest jet size. so I dropped the plan putting
    universal filter.After they launched the new model there is a lot discussion in xbhp that whether we need to retune our bike after installing or its just kinda plug and play[But in K&n webiste its clearly mentioned we dont need to retune our ride].
    Still there is a lot of controversial Discussion that its mandatory to Retune our bike.

    After Finishing My third service decided to get a K&n and Ngk spark Plugs,And also I consulted With PBK service manager Mr.Gopal Regarding the new model and he seems to be pretty excited and said there is no need to Retune our Bike. For to be in
    safer side I asked many local mechanics from Pbk showroom And all I get is positive answers From them.After Finishing My service Directly Went to K&n dealer and Purchased the new filter and also Ngk plugs.Came back home Very excited about that and started
    Installing it and the good thing about this will take jus 10min to install very easy all u need to do remove the Default one and replace it with K&n.

    After installing Me and my bro were very excited started our Bike first thing I noticed end up with disappointment AIRFILTER symbol Pops-up,Second thing I noticed also endup with disappointment No K&n Roar, But I know we cant expect that since its a replacement for Stock
    Filter.Took our ride from Garage went for Short ride. Wow so much difference 1st- 2nd- 3rd gear we can rev freely, Pickup also improved still am not convinced because always when we use custom filter we can see the difference not only k&n any custom filter.
    so still I kinda feel disappointment spending 2300 rs for this filter installed the Ngk spark plugs BANG ON when we start the bike, Started with One click and we can feel our ride tone in positive way, Took my cam and went for little ride in our gst Higways Wow now I can
    see hell lot of difference Vibration kinda reduced and from 60km to 90km it revs so smooth and the bike tone also changed little Bit overall Kinda 50 percent satisfied.Came back Home call the K&n dealer and asked about the Airfilter symbol popsup he said thats normal sir,
    we cannot do anything myself kinda pissed off again remove the filter, tried to install again same issue and my bro said no other way we need unplug the airfilter sensor wire so we unplugged and we both stare at each other.


    I rode more than 600km With K&N All I can say, You can enjoy the difference and when you want to rev your bike it shows the output.

    Let me tell u clearly am not good at maths but still I will try,When you change your gear under 4rpm and in sudden if u want to rev your bike

    You can Feel 1.0 Lag = Throttle response
    After installing K&N 0.2 Lag = Throttle response
    When You Throttle You can feel the crisp for Example when We do a Pickup test 0 to 60km we loose against all 150cc bike after 60km only we can show our power but after installing k&N you can cope up with all 150cc bike becuse of the
    Quick throttle response,[Kinda similar to rtr]There wont be any lag OMG Am I speaking like computer Geek :P

    I Did The speed test in PM Bypass jus normal gear change under 6rpm and I can go upto 140km but I can try more than that but for strange reason I slowed Down.overall You can feel the Difference and will get the desire output You will get Disappoint If your looking
    for k&n roar, No There wont be any, So Guys it's upto You whether You need to spend 2300rs for this filter,But I suggest Go for IT..

    Regarding NGK Spark plugs: You guys already seen lots of reviews make sure for P220 Dts-i Left Side:crx9 series Right Side:crx8 series, And when I spoke with Sriram[ID:sriramefunds] chennai Xbhpian, He said it is not necessary to go for this kinda expensive plugs
    stock is more than enough or we can go for Bosch,will cost 150rs for each plug.But I already Bought so I didnt say anywords about that to him Hee

    NOTE: Do not use universal Filter especially for Pulsar 220.

    Now come's to How To install K&N BA-2201 Follow the DIY Thread..
    Monsoon ride to the God's own country

    Being a biker. Is it easier said than done? What makes a biker?Anyone who rides for the love of it..!!

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  • #2
    Topic approved and moved to General biking discussion.

    Thanks for posting Avinash. Should help lot of prospective buyers of the K&N Pulsar filters.
    (Been There Done That) x 3.25

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    • #3
      Originally posted by sunilg View Post
      Topic approved and moved to General biking discussion.

      Thanks for posting Avinash. Should help lot of prospective buyers of the K&N Pulsar filters.
      Thanks Sunilg I Dont know where to post exactly sorry for that
      Monsoon ride to the God's own country

      Being a biker. Is it easier said than done? What makes a biker?Anyone who rides for the love of it..!!

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      • #4
        hi,
        avinash bro,

        I have also installed on my p200 and it just like charm. Issue is air filter sensor. also i have rear drum break so its kinda hard now to stop bike.
        running on ngk G power spark plug.

        should i go to irriuiam for that, if yes then which serial no. is correct for my p200.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by shravanchoudhary9 View Post
          hi,
          avinash bro,

          I have also installed on my p200 and it just like charm. Issue is air filter sensor. also i have rear drum break so its kinda hard now to stop bike.
          running on ngk G power spark plug.

          should i go to irriuiam for that, if yes then which serial no. is correct for my p200.
          Hi shravan,

          Don't change it, G power spark plug is more than enough you wont feel much difference between g power and iridium so leave it the way it was
          Monsoon ride to the God's own country

          Being a biker. Is it easier said than done? What makes a biker?Anyone who rides for the love of it..!!

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          • #6
            Originally posted by I.S.Avinash View Post
            After Finishing My service Directly Went to K&n dealer and Purchased the new filter and also Ngk plugs.Came back home Very excited about that and started
            Can you tell me from which dealer did you purchase this?

            I visited one K &N dealer, but they had only universal model in stock.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by CrAzY dRiVeR View Post
              Can you tell me from which dealer did you purchase this?

              I visited one K &N dealer, but they had only universal model in stock.
              If your from chennai go to hardeep motors gp road..
              Monsoon ride to the God's own country

              Being a biker. Is it easier said than done? What makes a biker?Anyone who rides for the love of it..!!

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              • #8
                Nice review avinash. But I wonder whats that part in the first pic near the engine oil bottles?? Is that some sort of lock??
                NOT BEEN THERE NOT DONE THAT

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by madhav krishna View Post
                  Nice review avinash. But I wonder whats that part in the first pic near the engine oil bottles?? Is that some sort of lock??
                  Yeah Disk lock For Extra safety
                  Monsoon ride to the God's own country

                  Being a biker. Is it easier said than done? What makes a biker?Anyone who rides for the love of it..!!

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                  • #10
                    Hi, really good review.
                    I am also planning to install one in my Pulsar 220.
                    if i install the one specific for pulsar then there is no need for upjetting right (that's what i understood)?

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Karthik Mathur (Orange) View Post
                      Hi, really good review.
                      I am also planning to install one in my Pulsar 220.
                      if i install the one specific for pulsar then there is no need for upjetting right (that's what i understood)?
                      Yup that's right, You don't want to re-tune or jetting..just Kinda plug and play
                      Monsoon ride to the God's own country

                      Being a biker. Is it easier said than done? What makes a biker?Anyone who rides for the love of it..!!

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by I.S.Avinash View Post
                        Yup that's right, You don't want to re-tune or jetting..just Kinda plug and play
                        okay, that sounds good will change my filter today.
                        anyway for now i am not changing the plugs only air filter.

                        Nandri maccha for the good review and advice

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Karthik Mathur (Orange) View Post
                          okay, that sounds good will change my filter today.
                          anyway for now i am not changing the plugs only air filter.

                          Nandri maccha for the good review and advice
                          No issue's Bro Always welcome
                          Monsoon ride to the God's own country

                          Being a biker. Is it easier said than done? What makes a biker?Anyone who rides for the love of it..!!

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                          • #14
                            K&n air filter??? hmmm great product,
                            but,, little bit expensive .

                            me, just cut one layer of original air filter. cut the white one and let the yellow in air filter box. the taste is like using K%N Protec air filter, etc

                            just cheaper solution but have big effect for me
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                            • #15
                              Need help regarding issues with K & N ba2201

                              HI,
                              today i have read lots of issues about K & N filters. for eg. one guy installed it and one day found in middle of his ride that his piston is blown up and stuck in head and crank is also messed up. they checed that no oil is left in engine and lots of Dirt inside found.
                              Also same thing happened with my co worker. his head of CBZ was blast due to K & N filter and found lots of dirt inside.
                              well they all are universal one.

                              now i know its stock replacement but still it takes more air and dirt as well.
                              so guys any suggestion. because i love to keep this but love my engine too.

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