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« on: May 07, 2006, 09:42:33 PM » |
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hey, talking to a buddy of mines,he thinks that uni makes better air filters then k&n. Since i really dont know much about either, whcih one is really better. He told me taht k&n blocks alot of airflow. I really dont know what to believe, i run a k&n and he runs a uni, so maybe he's just defending his stuff.
any input?
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« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2006, 09:44:15 PM » |
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i have both i like the k&N better. but make sure you run it with an outerwear you dont want sand to get in thier  |
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klutchbuster400
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« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2006, 09:49:08 PM » |
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i have both i like the k&N better. but make sure you run it with an outerwear you dont want sand to get in thier what do you mean outerwear? what is that, something that covers the filter / air box? |
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« Reply #3 on: May 07, 2006, 10:16:45 PM » |
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an outerwear is just a thing that goes around the airfilter and acts like a pre filter which helps block out sand and acess dirt.
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klutchbuster400
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« Reply #4 on: May 07, 2006, 10:24:14 PM » |
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an outerwear is just a thing that goes around the airfilter and acts like a pre filter which helps block out sand and acess dirt.
oh ok thanks alot, any idea where i can pick one up, and a price range? thanks again. |
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Fox17
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« Reply #5 on: May 07, 2006, 10:39:24 PM » |
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any motocycle place probably. around 30 bucks. got one on my 300ex it worx great.  |
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« Reply #6 on: May 08, 2006, 07:24:14 AM » |
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The outerwear is around 15, and depending on the model of bike, I would say your 400 would run around 40bucks.
If you do alot of trail riding, I would go with a foam filter. If you want strictly performance, and you clean your filter every other ride, go with the K&N. Plus, you have to buy the special oil to spray it down with after you clean it, along with the cleaner.
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« Reply #7 on: May 08, 2006, 09:27:05 AM » |
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I personally don't like k&n filters for dusty off road conditions. I only use foam filters. I use k&n on my truck but not on the quad. My feelings are if it needs another filter around the filter it can't be too good.
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« Reply #8 on: May 08, 2006, 02:57:32 PM » |
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I personally don't like k&n filters for dusty off road conditions. I only use foam filters. I use k&n on my truck but not on the quad. My feelings are if it needs another filter around the filter it can't be too good. ya know that does make alot of sense! but since my bike came with a k&n i might as well buy an outerwear sine it will most likely cost less then a foam filter. |
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« Reply #9 on: May 08, 2006, 07:19:40 PM » |
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I prefer foam, seems to trap the dirt, but that does make more sense for your situation
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« Reply #10 on: May 08, 2006, 07:41:50 PM » |
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I think the foam filters are a better way to go. Just my opinion though.
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« Reply #11 on: May 08, 2006, 07:56:44 PM » |
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i have a k&n with an outerweres, and i had to clean the filter like every other ride, but i got an airbox outerwares for 15 bucks and it helps alot, u can buy the cleaner and oil in a kit at advanced autoparts for 12 dollars
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« Reply #12 on: May 08, 2006, 08:06:06 PM » |
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« Reply #13 on: May 08, 2006, 08:07:55 PM » |
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11 bucks  but yeah they help alot. and when i practice i use 2. |
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« Reply #14 on: May 08, 2006, 09:47:11 PM » |
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I personally don't like k&n filters for dusty off road conditions. I only use foam filters. I use k&n on my truck but not on the quad. My feelings are if it needs another filter around the filter it can't be too good. ya know that does make alot of sense! but since my bike came with a k&n i might as well buy an outerwear sine it will most likely cost less then a foam filter. So your expensive ATV engine isn't worth the extra $15 for a foam filter. You can pay a little now or a lot later. |
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klutchbuster400
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« Reply #15 on: May 08, 2006, 10:00:59 PM » |
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I personally don't like k&n filters for dusty off road conditions. I only use foam filters. I use k&n on my truck but not on the quad. My feelings are if it needs another filter around the filter it can't be too good. ya know that does make alot of sense! but since my bike came with a k&n i might as well buy an outerwear sine it will most likely cost less then a foam filter. So your expensive ATV engine isn't worth the extra $15 for a foam filter. You can pay a little now or a lot later. ummmm, i seriously doubt my engine will blow, or recieve much, if any damage becuase of the filter i use. Like anything if you take care of it then you'l be ok. i didnt say i wasnt going to clean the filter after buying an outerwear. |
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