K&N Air Filter Queries and Doubts

[psycho 98]

Without Upjetting ? how many kms you have clocked till now after changing to K&N.

[insanebiker]

I am using a K&N in my 220, but find no problems with smoothness.... its really better now. The performance in terms of speed and kmh has increased notably, i would say a notable 25% of increase in power.

But there is a smaller version of the filter for 150 cc bikes that cost about 1600 i guess. Mine is a little bigger that costs about 2400 INR.

U wouldnt feel anything now, after a few months maybe Guarenteed.

And 25% increase in power? Gimme a break buddy!

And there is no filter labelled "For small capcity bikes"/"For big capacity bikes". All are universal filters can be fitted to any damn automobile.

Without Upjetting ? how many kms you have clocked till now after changing to K&N.

It s a 220 mate, where does upjetting come to the picture?

[ajay_meda]

Wil a K & N filter work for Karizma in terms of smoothness and fuel efficiency???

[insanebiker]

Wil a K & N filter work for Karizma in terms of smoothness and fuel efficiency???

Upjet and it sure will. FE would drop. U would get marginal improvement on Power. U cant have both.

[ajay_meda]

Upjet and it sure will. FE would drop. U would get marginal improvement on Power. U cant have both.

can i use this filter without touching the carb in order to increase just the FE ??? power increase is not a matter......

[insanebiker]

can i use this filter without touching the carb in order to increase just the FE ??? power increase is not a matter......

NOpe.U wont get any bump in power without upjetting. U would run the engine lean which will eventually screw it on the long run.

[honda_vings]

hey
m also bout to upgrade to a performance filter(green air filter)
cn ne1 tell me with proper rejettin how much performance gain cn i expect in my 1st gen unicorn

[atul_astro]

cn ne1 tell me with proper rejettin how much performance gain cn i expect in my 1st gen unicorn

zilch..maybe something very little..nothing the butt dynometer can detect

[cschoudhary]

@dogg - does green filter provide the same life as of k&n .. upto 50K kms... washable and reusable.. and if the pores are even smaller than k&n it wont be that freeflow as k&n .. it restricts dust plus airflow as well.. right.

[Dogg]

@dogg - does green filter provide the same life as of k&n .. upto 50K kms... washable and reusable.. and if the pores are even smaller than k&n it wont be that freeflow as k&n .. it restricts dust plus airflow as well.. right.

na,the pores just keep out the very minute particles,the dust u r talking abt will be taken by the mesh surrounding it..
that is why u have to recharge ur filter evert 20~30k kms...
and by the way, i got a second a k&n rc1060 as i know abt the recharge kit and will soon be buying k&n's when i get into cars,so the recharge kit can be used for both...
but no info abt the green's recharge etc etc...

[themadrussian]

spitfire cables and iridium plugs are useless
just a waste of money

[Dogg]

spitfire cables and iridium plugs are useless
just a waste of money

ya,i guess platinum would be a bang for ur buck as it has a better life compared to the normal ones and r cheap too...

[honda_vings]

hey
in many threads (on google not on xbhp) i hv read that xpensive spark plugs are effective when used in conjunction with high capacity air filters(k&n)
more air allows to tune the carb. for more fuel to achieve 14.1 : 1 air fuel mixture
this means more amount of air-fuel mixture per injection stroke
and a wide electrode gap in gpower spark plug helps in burning bulk air-fuel mixture efficiently.
i.e in stock configurations stock plug is unbeatable.
sounds sensible ! !
but is it tested by anyone?

[Coplay@180]

hey
in many threads (on google not on xbhp) i hv read that xpensive spark plugs are effective when used in conjunction with high capacity air filters(k&n)
more air allows to tune the carb. for more fuel to achieve 14.1 : 1 air fuel mixture
this means more amount of air-fuel mixture per injection stroke
and a wide electrode gap in gpower spark plug helps in burning bulk air-fuel mixture efficiently.
i.e in stock configurations stock plug is unbeatable.
sounds sensible ! !
but is it tested by anyone?

Yeah @honda_vings makes sense.... I have also read that, these expensive spark plugs like the NGK iridiums are very effective in burning a more lean AF mixture. However i haven't tried it yet. I'm already pissed with the performance of my P180UG3 after the K&N and upjetting the main jet to a ZMA's 125mm jet. My engine overheats, engine suddenly goes off, engine & gearbox have become very rough ( though the CASTROL POWER 1 RACING oil is just mybe 600km old). My friend suggested the NGK platinums.. Wondering if I should try it out or REMOVE the K&N and revert back to stock..
Like someone said on some other thread, "USE THE FILTER IF U WANT THE SOUND, OTHERWISE STICK TO STOCK SETUP"

[vivek4hhh]

which K&N air filter(RC1100 or RC1060) is suitable for Pulsar 180 UG4

hello this is vivek 4m hyderabad.im having pulsar 180 ug4,2 months old,4800 kms done.im want to go for performance mods.im thinking to change my air filter to K&N air filter but im confused between RC1100 and RC1060,is jetting required or not.wat are the advantages n disadvantages of jetting.do i need to chabge spark plug n splitfire cable if i go for K&N air filter.plz help me.i dont have any idea about them.plzzzz help meeee