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Title: air filter
Post by: Jlittle on July 03, 2008, 06:33:13 AM
So i went to my local stealer/parts dealer to get a new air filter. They did not have it in stock but could order it for $57! WTH is that the normal price?  I mean i could get a new lunchbox for that which id like to do, then id have to rejet tho =(
Title: Re: air filter
Post by: ajaxgs on July 03, 2008, 06:40:54 AM
last time i bought a stock one was 25.00 a k&n stock filter with the restrictor in it is only 50.00
Title: Re: air filter
Post by: Jlittle on July 03, 2008, 06:49:54 AM
Looks like ill just order it online.  I dont see the benefit of a K&N if it has a restrictor.
Title: Re: air filter
Post by: AFMO on July 03, 2008, 07:05:51 AM
Just got a K&N for mine...the stock price was $30, the K&N was $57.  With dealer discounts it came to $50 or so.  The restrictor is optional on the K&N, and is provided so that you don't absolutely have to rejet right away.  Restrictor or not, the K&N is nice in that you never have to replace it--just clean, oil and go.
Title: Re: air filter
Post by: Jlittle on July 03, 2008, 07:06:52 AM
So i can get a K&N lunchbox and not use the restrictor without causing it to run too lean and possibly burn up my motor?
Title: Re: air filter
Post by: PuddleJumper on July 03, 2008, 08:28:59 AM
If you use the lunchbox filter, You have to rejet.

K&N also makes a filter that fits like the factory filter. It has an optional restrictor because it flows better than a paper filter.

If you don't use the restrictor, you still have to rejet.

Be safe.
PJ

Title: Re: air filter
Post by: AFMO on July 03, 2008, 08:46:43 AM
As puddlejumper said, lunchbox means rejet no matter what.  The filter I used is the K &N drop in, same size as stock.  I'm using the restrictor right now, but when I rejet, I'll rejet without the restrictor.

Hope that helps
Title: Re: air filter
Post by: Jlittle on July 03, 2008, 09:59:04 AM
Yep thanks guys