Which air filter?

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brokenwasp
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Which air filter?

Postby brokenwasp » Thu Aug 13, 2015 7:43 pm

Hi all. Looking to get a performance air filter for my 1200s. Was wondering what people were using or had opinions on.
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Postby ted » Thu Aug 13, 2015 8:43 pm

i went for a K&N with a booster plug fitted to help the fuelling, Didnt notice any real power difference but the induction noise was better
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Postby f90x » Thu Aug 13, 2015 8:49 pm

Didn't someone post a link a short while back proving that the standard air filter is best and to avoid the wet ones.
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Postby ted » Sat Aug 15, 2015 6:48 pm

if i was buying another - i would still go for the K&N just for the better induction noise
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Postby HerrFlick » Fri Sep 18, 2015 10:53 am

K&N's only keep out the big rocks. No, not joking.

Use a K&N in dusty environments and you can count on new rings etc by 50,000 km.

That K&N induction roar may prove to be a very expensive over time. LOL

Good quality paper filters DON'T cost horsepower and do protect the engine.

My next paper filters for both my 11S and both my Porsche 928's will be Pipercross.

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