to k and n or not to k and n

[bigstud]

I just bought myself a new 2005 predator le and I bought my wife a new 2006 yfz450. I ordered a new k and n air filter and a prefilter for the 500. I called the yamaha dealer and asked the service tech if the 2005 and 2006 air filters were the same for the 450s because I was going to get my wife a k and n also. The tech said that they recomend a oiled foam filter and not to put a k and n filter on. I read a few threads here and there and everyone is about 50% for foam and 50% for k and n. I ride mainly in the dunes. What should I buy?:confused: :confused: :confused:

[USAF Dirtboy]

I would use the K&N...as long as you clean it out every once and a while, it should be fine. When cleaning use the K&N power kit it works great. I hope this helps. I run one on my 400ex for a year now it it works real well for me!

[roostin_dale]

i personally wouldnt use a K&N. Especially in sand. Just be sure to keep it oiled and clean with a prefilter and dont take the airbox lid off while riding!

[nosliw]

k&n filters are great. easier to clean than foam filter and flow better. get a prefilter and your fine. clean the prefilter (just plain soap and water) everyride and your k&n should take a while to get dirty. i have to clean my foam's more than my k&n's.

[blastereatin250]

I love my k&n, as long as you aren't lazy in cleaning it, it will be fine.

i only use K&N on my quads, (never ofered them for bikes untill recently), but if i were you i would search for one of the ten other threads on this subject and delete this one cause you just stired up alot of $hit

[bigstud]

Oh well, Just close your eyes and you won't have to read it will you!:blah: :blah: :blah:

i didnt mean to offend you, but its just that there is a HUGE k&n vs uni thing on this site, and everytime some one ask this question it ends in a flame fest

UNI"S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[bigstud]

No problem. I read the other threads and none of them said anything about sand. I'm not worried about horsepower I just don't want my engine to get sand in it.:)

[wilkin250r]

Originally posted by bigstud
I'm not worried about horsepower

Well, then. It sounds like UNI would be your best choice...

[bwamos]

I've used both.

K&N's are easier to clean, and have a bit more flow.

Uni's filter a little better and don't have to be cleaned as often. You should be cleaning and inspecting after every major outing anyway so that point is really moot.

I personally run K&N's w/ Prefilter & Prefilter Lid. Just less time consuming for me to clean and dry after our weekend trips/races.

[400exrules]

i chunked my hunk of sh*t k&n and got a uni, if ur runnin k&n, might as well just take it off and run no air filter cuz it wont stop sh*t from gettin to your engine

foam filters are the way to go

[bigstud]

I just talked to a local shop that works on atv's for racing and he said that the k&n are fine for sand as long as they have a precharger, he said that the yfz should have a esr breather and to loose the airbox and rejet. The polaris should have the same thing. The yfz is stock and the pred has a white bros. pipe that came with the le model.So i guess I will go with the k&n. Thanks for all the help.:cool:

[Juggalo]

running a K&N is stupid. you won't notice a difference between a K&N and a foam filter at all plus you pay was more for the K&N, and it doesnt filter as good, and you have to buy prefilters ect. id say go with the foam type.

[Doibugu2]

Your not going to notice any power change between any filter or even without a filter.

I just replaced my K&N with an Amsoil and like the Amsoil better simply because it's easier to put on.

I have noticed some dust in the airboot with the K&N, I haven't used the Amsoil long enough to see if it lets any more or less dirt in.

[JabberJaw]

Originally posted by USAF Dirtboy
When cleaning use the K&N power kit it works great. I hope this helps. I run one on my 400ex for a year now it it works real well for me!

I run my K&N thru the washer and dryer! It bounces around like heck, makes alot of noise, but it sure smells pretty!

[bwamos]

Chevy's better, Fords are a piece of crap.

[bwamos]

Originally posted by Doibugu2
Your not going to notice any power change between any filter or even without a filter.

Then why not use the stock filter? They filter better.

I do agree though that you arent going to "feel" a difference between the K&N and Uni filters. Thus it's a matter of preference.

I garuntee more people put a lot more carbon dust in their engines by running too rich, than dust ever enters the system by running a K&N.

[bigstud]

Alright, I gave in, i'm going to skip the k&n and buy uni's. Save some money.:eek: :eek: ;) [list=a]
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[bigstud]

How do all you guys get all the stuff you list under that line in the reply box? I tried it and it ended up in the middle of the box instead of under that line on the bottom.:confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:

[bwamos]

Go to <<user cp>> under the ATVRIDERS.com banner at the top of the screen. Go to the profile tab.. and fill out the signature box.

[bigstud]

Thanks for the help bwamos. Lets see if it works!:eek2:

[bigstud]

It did. Thanks again.:cool: