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Title: Fram Air Filter
Post by: Eklipse on August 02, 2005, 05:06:06 PM
Does Fram make an air filter for the GS500? Or anyone cheaper than OEM. That one's kind of pricey. The one for my car is two dollars at Walmart.

I need to replace it, I thought they replaced it with some of my services, because the matainence schedule said they were supposed to, but apparently they're dumbasses because I have too many problems with them.

So my bike is at 8,000 miles and it hasn't had the air filter changed yet. It's not running real hot now, especially when it rains, so I need a new one.
Title: Fram Air Filter
Post by: weaselnoze on August 02, 2005, 07:04:33 PM
dont skimp out.  get the real deal.  in fact, if u have the money and time, take it a step further and upgrade to a K&N drop in or even a Lunchbox.  you will need to rejet but u will not be disappointed.
Title: Fram Air Filter
Post by: dablinkboston on August 02, 2005, 07:13:32 PM
you CHEAP f*@k!!! :nana:

That is your bike and you're complaining about something that will help the performance greatly by spending about 45 dollars or so on it.  

Let it go to waste, go ahead, by a 2 dollar one.  Better yet, put that money to good use and get a 2 dollar ho. :cheers:
Title: Re: Fram Air Filter
Post by: mjm on August 02, 2005, 07:27:52 PM
Quote from: EklipseDoes Fram make an air filter for the GS500? Or anyone cheaper than OEM. That one's kind of pricey. The one for my car is two dollars at Walmart.

I need to replace it, I thought they replaced it with some of my services, because the matainence schedule said they were supposed to, but apparently they're dumbasses because I have too many problems with them.

So my bike is at 8,000 miles and it hasn't had the air filter changed yet. It's not running real hot now, especially when it rains, so I need a new one.

You can clean and re-use the stock filter several times - try that first
Title: Fram Air Filter
Post by: poormanracing on August 02, 2005, 08:09:52 PM
Quote from: dablinkbostonyou CHEAP f*@k!!! :nana:



feisty noob we got here  :nono:


eklipse..get a knn its worth the shells...reuse the stock filter by soakin it to kerosene i think...or get a uni filter i bought mine cheaper than stock...u can reuse it too..HOWEVER watch out for the bottom plate to not drop on your airbox...some people had experienced this but not me...well not yet  :cheers:
Title: Fram Air Filter
Post by: weaselnoze on August 02, 2005, 08:58:41 PM
Quote from: dablinkbostonyou CHEAP f*@k!!! :nana:

That is your bike and you're complaining about something that will help the performance greatly by spending about 45 dollars or so on it.  

Let it go to waste, go ahead, by a 2 dollar one.  Better yet, put that money to good use and get a 2 dollar ho. :cheers:

no need to be a duck.  seriously.  do you know his situation?  if its a financial issue im sure 90% of us can relate.  if u cant afford a new filter then do what u have to do to use ur old one or even buy a cheap one.  BUT if u can afford a higher end one dont hesitate.  basically its worth the money
Title: Fram Air Filter
Post by: dablinkboston on August 02, 2005, 09:42:50 PM
Yeah, I'm sorry, there was no need for that.  Was thinking that he wanted to use only a couple of bucks on an air filter when his bike was running badly and surely a k&n one would help.  It was uncalled for, but hey, definitely do go with the k&n one if you can afford 40 bucks more which it seems to be very worth it.
Title: Fram Air Filter
Post by: Kerry on August 03, 2005, 01:47:04 AM
You can get a K&N In-Airbox Replacement Filter (http://www.bbburma.net/K&N_AirFilter.htm) for $45.95 at MAW (http://www.mawonline.com/kandn.htm#Air%20filters).  It comes pre-oiled and is washable/reusable for (supposedly) 500,000 miles.

Here's the line you're looking for on that MAW page:
Quote from: MAW(11755)     $45.95 K&N Stock Air Box Filter #SU5589 Mfg.#: SU5589
Title: Fram Air Filter
Post by: weaselnoze on August 03, 2005, 04:12:58 AM
i paid a lil over 40 for my lunchbox and it has a million mile warrenty
Title: Paper
Post by: The Buddha on August 03, 2005, 07:10:54 AM
The stock paper filter can be washed in gas, dried out and re used ... 2-3 times at the very least. It will clean better and clog faster though ... so you'd have to clean it more often ... say every 3-4K instead of 5-6K.
Cool.
Srinath.
Title: Fram Air Filter
Post by: My Name Is Dave on August 03, 2005, 07:56:35 AM
Quote from: weaselnozei paid a lil over 40 for my lunchbox and it has a million mile warrenty

I always read about the lunchbox filters and I have no idea what they are. Anyone have a picture or a link showing clearly what these are?

Thanks amigos,

Dave  :cheers:
Title: Fram Air Filter
Post by: weaselnoze on August 03, 2005, 02:11:20 PM
it replaces the airbox/filter.  its just like those cone filters u see in cars except its not a cone shape.  it bolts directly to the carbs. no airbox