K&N Air Filter Queries and Doubts

[csadam]

i have used k&n rc1060 on my uni for a very long time and lost it recently..
so came across some green filter which is costing almost the same price..
did a bit of googling and found some rewies saying that green is better than k&n as it has a thicker rubber part which can absorb vibrations better and also more but smaller pores on the surface when compared to k&n so restricting dust better...
all the details abt the green filter r available below...
so confused so as to what filter should be bought...

Pete's Automotive Products Pvt Limited> Main Section > Green Filters > Universal Filters > Green Filter Universal Conical Bike K7.50 50mm I.D, fits unicorn, Karisma, etc







K&N's Universal Air Filters are designed and manufactured for a wide variety of applications including racing vehicles, radio-controlled cars, generators, snowmobiles, tractors, and other applications. Regardless of the angle or offset diameter of the air intake, there is probably a K&N Universal air filter for your equipment. All filters are constructed with ultra-strong molded pliable rubber flanges which absorb vibration and allow for secure attachment and can also be stretched for up to 1/16" (1.5mm) to fit in-between sizes. K&N universal air filters are washable and reusable.

hi,

I own a honda unicorn (2005), planning to go for a K&N (RC1060) filter. Just replacing the filter will do or do I also have to get the jetting done, can you suggest which number Jets can be deployed.

[Pratik91]

K&N filter cleaners are expensive (at least for my pocket). Here's how u do it in less than 20 bucks. Take half a bucket of water, mix any detergent sachet, put the k&N filter in it and leave it overnight. Following day, rinse the filter in clear water and expose it under sun to dry. Then buy a 2t oil packet and get hold of a syringe and slowly inject oil all over the filter. It's a tried and tested method and doesn't wrap the filter not one bit

One word of caution : do not overuse the oil.

Thanx for info, lets see if that helps...

[Rahulbarik]

Does installing k&n increase the compression of the engine?

[Aneesh@4GHz]

Does installing k&n increase the compression of the engine?

No,Removing the cylinder gasket and applying with liquid gasket will increase compression.

[hunkofgals]

No,Removing the cylinder gasket and applying with liquid gasket will increase compression.

what does this mean ?

[Aneesh@4GHz]

what does this mean ?

You know what is Gasket?

[Rahulbarik]

No,Removing the cylinder gasket and applying with liquid gasket will increase compression.

you 100% sure mate?

[Aneesh@4GHz]

you 100% sure mate?

Dont know whether it works on all bikes,but it works on Karizma and it will give us 0.8 to 1hp bump in performance.

[Rahulbarik]

Dont know whether it works on all bikes,but it works on Karizma and it will give us 0.8 to 1hp bump in performance.

1 bhp increase by a stupid cone filter? Lol btw i was just talking about the compression part. Does fitting k%n increase compression

[Aneesh@4GHz]

1 bhp increase by a stupid cone filter? Lol btw i was just talking about the compression part. Does fitting k%n increase compression

Cm on man! I had already told that K&N wont change compression. Changing paper GASKET to liquid will increase compression and there by increase power by 0.8 to 1hp!

[hunkofgals]

You know what is Gasket?

bro im not such a noob
i do know what a gasket is

i asked what changes need to be done to it
?
if ur gonna say it wont help only me but many others will also know about it
.
u dont need to mock fun of someone when they dont know about it
all are here to know something from each other

[Aneesh@4GHz]

bro im not such a noob
i do know what a gasket is

Ok,I will explain!

A gasket is a seal which fills the space between two or more mating surfaces, generally to prevent leakage from or into the joined objects while under compression. Gaskets allow "less-than-perfect" mating surfaces on machine parts where they can fill irregularities.Like our engine crank case etc.

Have a look here,The black colored thing is the liquid gasket mainly SVC people uses it in the Head of the engine.



Then paper gasket mainly used in crank case,clutch cover comp etc.

i asked what changes need to be done to it
?

See the marked one,its another gasket(metal gasket i think) so removing it will reduce height and will create an increase in power. Guess you understand what a gasket is and what i mentioned here.

u dont need to mock fun of someone when they dont know about it
all are here to know something from each other

Mock Fun? When did i made fun on you? I hadnt done and will not done on anyone,even i am still a noob and i dont love poking others.I love to share my knowledge and didnt expect this from an xBhpian!

[hunkofgals]

@aneesh

u said do u even know about a gasket with a tongue smiley,
anyways we are xbhpians n we need to share knowledge
no sour feeling
.
hmmm
in ur last pic
u have that metal gasket thing right
we need to remove that ?
if we remove doesnt it effect the whole block ?
i mean its sitting ?

and in ur 1st pic
some grease kind of thing ?
what is it ?
do we need to apply that grease followed by removing the gasket(metal) as u mentioned ?

[Rahulbarik]

Cm on man! I had already told that K&N wont change compression. Changing paper GASKET to liquid will increase compression and there by increase power by 0.8 to 1hp!

now how to change this paper gasket? Where is it located? And one thing i want to ask.....when i fitted my bike with k&n without the hose pipe, the bike was giving okay kind of performance bt when i fitted it with hose pipe, my bike was not even reaching 40 properly.... Does ths mean that fitting a hose pipe increases the amount of air? Thats what i think.... Plz make me understand this theory someone with valid reasons

[Aneesh@4GHz]

@aneesh
u said do u even know about a gasket with a tongue smiley,

IS this a tongue smiley? I use this as a smiley for thinking.

u have that metal gasket thing right
we need to remove that ?

Yes

if we remove doesnt it effect the whole block ?
i mean its sitting ?

The distance between the piston top and the head will be reduced by 0.5mm and will results in increased compression ,which gives us the bump in performance.

and in ur 1st pic
some grease kind of thing ?
what is it ?
do we need to apply that grease followed by removing the gasket(metal) as u mentioned ?

Yes,Its the Liquid gasket.

now how to change this paper gasket? Where is it located?

Have a look at this pic,Karizma's cylinder and gasket.

when i fitted my bike with k&n without the hose pipe, the bike was giving okay kind of performance bt when i fitted it with hose pipe, my bike was not even reaching 40 properly.... Does ths mean that fitting a hose pipe increases the amount of air? Thats what i think.... Plz make me understand this theory someone with valid reasons

Don't know about this,PSR ji Help!