Hi guy's,
Sorry if I've posted this in the wrong area.
Just a question about putting in a K&N air filter.
My bike is a gs500f k4, I've just had a Staintune Shorty put on, and the next step is the air filter. Now what do i need to do, with the rejetting/carbs etc.
Could you please give me any help with this, so my bike is running like new again. :)
Or any advise with the do's and dont's.
Thanks Lou
I would add a photo, but do not have a clue how too!!! :laugh:
Try the search function up top. It works, not always the way you think it should, but it does.
There is a rejetting matrix, and you can get a really good idea there.
To post a picture, you need to host it somewhere (picasa, imagebucket, etc) and link to it with that button just above the :laugh: symbol up there. you'll see how it works.
Enjoy !
I should have explained better, sorry,
Do I really need to rejet, or is it recommended ?
Cheers Lou
Look over the rejet matrix here to get close to your setup:
http://cgi.stanford.edu/~sanjayd/gs500/Upgrades/Rejetting
If you are running stock jets, you will be lean and need to rejet.
Here's a clue
20 - 65 - 145
:thumb:
Thanks for that, I've read over that,
just another question about in the poor mans rejetting,
it states in one section "
"This filter, K&N SU-5589, replaces the stock air filter and drops into the stock air box. It can be used with a restrictor, to avoid the need for a rejet, or without. "
What does it mean by the restrictor? :oops:
I will be using this model air filter
Thanks Lou
It'll be a rubber ring that fits into the mouth of the filter. If you have an aftermarket exhaust, you already have a dire need for a rejet. So go ahead and check out the rejet matrix for a drop-in K&N and an aftermarket slip-on and just ditch the restrictor when you get it. :thumb: Do both the filter and rejet at the same time though, and try to do them soon if you are riding the bike :thumb:
Quote from: spcterry on September 02, 2007, 11:57:24 PM
It'll be a rubber ring that fits into the mouth of the filter. If you have an aftermarket exhaust, you already have a dire need for a rejet. So go ahead and check out the rejet matrix for a drop-in K&N and an aftermarket slip-on and just ditch the restrictor when you get it. :thumb: Do both the filter and rejet at the same time though, and try to do them soon if you are riding the bike :thumb:
just curios...why should they be done at the same time?
Adding a free flow exhaust and/or a high flow air filter will make the bike run even leaner than as it is already is from stock. Rejetting at the same time will prevent potential engine damage.