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Title: QUESTION: Would it be safe for K&N Lunch Box for daily use???
Post by: mabrio on September 19, 2012, 07:00:35 PM

Hai, I saw a lot of GS500 biker here in the forum using K&N Air Filter RU-2970 a.k.a Lunch Box on their bike, my question is would it be safe if Im using K&N Lunch Box on my bike for daily using bike? with the temperature here between 22-32 degrees Celsius, and most of the road condition are dusty.


Any information would be appreciated!


Ride Safely!
Title: Re: QUESTION: Would it be safe for K&N Lunch Box for daily use???
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on September 19, 2012, 08:19:46 PM
I'm not really sure why not. Most here daily their bikes. Just keep it oiled.
Title: Re: QUESTION: Would it be safe for K&N Lunch Box for daily use???
Post by: iclrag on September 19, 2012, 08:28:04 PM
Yeah you'll be fine, i hear they tend to have issues with rain (Water sucked in with air, common with pods apparently too) so i went with the drop in filter, pretty nice increase and it doesn't have as many possible problemos
Title: Re: QUESTION: Would it be safe for K&N Lunch Box for daily use???
Post by: Paulcet on September 20, 2012, 04:21:57 AM
The K&N probably does pass more dirt than standard air filters. Other than that, no problem.

And I have ridden through very heavy rain with no problem.
Title: Re: QUESTION: Would it be safe for K&N Lunch Box for daily use???
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on September 20, 2012, 07:40:40 AM
Yeah I've ridden through absolute deluge/floods a few times with no issues.
I looked into the OuterWears filter covers a while back, but didn't find one to fit the lunch box.
I have the OuterWears on my truck intake and really like it.
Keeps bugs and leaves and stuff out, and sheds a little water.
(http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/Motosport/OUT-25-5822_is)
Title: Re: QUESTION: Would it be safe for K&N Lunch Box for daily use???
Post by: Funderb on September 20, 2012, 08:13:53 AM
I've had mine on for 5k miles. I haven't cleaned it since put it on. Its pretty dirty, but the bike doesn't seem to care one bit.
Title: Re: QUESTION: Would it be safe for K&N Lunch Box for daily use???
Post by: jestercinti on September 20, 2012, 09:33:39 AM
I ride daily and have about 4,000 miles on it.  No problems.  Just clean and re-oil often and you will be fine.
Title: Re: QUESTION: Would it be safe for K&N Lunch Box for daily use???
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on September 20, 2012, 03:12:06 PM
Well, for reference, Mines been on for 15k miles.