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Author: Subject: R1 air box... fit a performance air filter?
Major Stare

posted on 9/9/09 at 06:51 AM Reply With Quote
R1 air box... fit a performance air filter?

2003, R1.

I have fitted the Yamaha Air Box and the panel air filter that came with it.

Would fitting a K&N/Pipercross type panel filter make any difference?





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Flamez

posted on 9/9/09 at 07:08 AM Reply With Quote
I guess the bike airbox is best as its designed for the engine however you would beed to mount it forwards and into the airflow to be truly efficient.

For me it was a case of that I didn't want to cut a hole in the bonnet. Eventually MAC1 designed a purpose made airbox for the ZX10R and I think it fits the bill. Some have an inline filter and airscoop although for now I went with the cone.

It all fits under the bonnet nice and snug and I believe it kills some of the induction noise. I am sure you could get one fabricated for an R1.

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nstrug

posted on 9/9/09 at 01:06 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Major Stare
2003, R1.

I have fitted the Yamaha Air Box and the panel air filter that came with it.

Would fitting a K&N/Pipercross type panel filter make any difference?


K&N panel filter is slightly freer flowing than the stock filter so should help. Do you have a Powercommander? As you have non-stock exhaust, removed the EXUP (I presume) and will have non-stock filter, it would really help to use a PCIII and get the car properly mapped.

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Jon Ison

posted on 9/9/09 at 01:19 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Major Stare

Would fitting a K&N/Pipercross type panel filter make any difference?


My best guess would be a dyno would struggle to note the difference let alone your butt.






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Major Stare

posted on 9/9/09 at 07:08 PM Reply With Quote
I'll leave it then and work out if my next purchase is..

(A) A new helmet (current one is 9 years old)
(B) A Power Commander





Jon "FISH"

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Major Stare

posted on 24/3/10 at 09:57 PM Reply With Quote
Bringing this thread up again...........

Just bought a K&N panel air filter off fleebay.... safe to run or not (stock ECU/no PC)?





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bassett

posted on 25/3/10 at 12:52 PM Reply With Quote
I am sure the ecu will adapt to the marginal increase in flow and probably better than the sausage filter as mine gets massive heat soak.





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