Any pros & cons to using something like the following as an OEM replacement? Looking to put something new in while the tank is off this week. https://www.knfilters.co.uk/air-fil...TIqYsZDtLY6PDczjXz_M7h-vmOE8V4L0LevcTZAHpLSE_
Personally I wouldn't bother. They may flow more air but also they're not as efficient in preventing small particles as the OEM filter. Debateable as to there being a peformance/bhp boost with a K&N, you will probably get an increase in induction noise though. The costs and time of washing and re-oiling in K&N specific oil negate the theoretical price advantage and convenience of just swapping the OEM filter as well.
Agree with @Bumpkin, stick to OEM. Given the location and PITA to clean K&N, it's not going to be worth it. Plus, if you're not tracking the bike, you'll want the paper filter as the K&N jobbies will left through fine particulars if not oiled and maintained.
I've had a Pipercross filter in my 1200 for 4 years and 30000 miles, just remove, clean and re-oil every Desmo. The oil is still visible from the previous clean, inside the airbox is spotless so I have no issue using them.
Put a K&N in mine despite a few people telling me it would gum up my MAF sensors or something, I dunno, no issues yet (though it doesn't come out very often admittedly). Isn't it good for ludicrous mileage before it needs cleaning, can't remember ...
as above I'd stick with standard pal, i've used k&n over the years on other bikes and they don't filter as well as standard. unless your chasing power then its not worth it.
I agree. Arguably the filter won't do much, if anything, for power on it's own. You'll need to be doing other tuning work as well to make appreciable gains.
