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Comments On May 17, 2013:K&N filters never let me down! It's the best of the best.
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Comments On May 13, 2013:Great Fit for my Rincon. It was tight, but it seems to be made to fit exactly, just like all K&N products. Won't say I noticed a difference in performance or anything, but it's good piece of mind.
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Comments On May 07, 2013:as expected
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Comments On Feb 26, 2013:I use K&N in every motor I have. I use an outerwears cover 100% of the time as well, not only to reduce the chance of pulling any dirt or sand into the motor, but to make cleaning the K&N much, much easier by keeping the grass and other hard to rinse/get out from the webbing in the filter. As to address anyone saying they have ruined motors from using K&N, I say the odds of them putting the correct amount of oil and servicing it correctly is probably the problem, keep them clean and oiled well and you should have no problems especially with a pre-filter used with it.
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Comments On Feb 16, 2013:It works, too expensive for the work u have to do to install. I'd spend the extra money on a filter and box combo but if u don't have money to do so this works.
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Comments On Feb 05, 2013:400 ex really breathes with this air filter. would definately buy for any quad.
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Comments On Jan 08, 2013:Definite improvement in throttle response on v-twin 650. Be sure to spend the extra money for the Outerwears Pre-filter. Otherwise, the filter itself will just get dirty very quickly! You'll have to clean it after every ride because this filter really pulls in the air!
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Comments On Jan 08, 2013:Definite improvement in throttle response. Seems to have a little more top end as well. Be sure to spend the extra money for the Outerwears Pre-filter. It's important. Otherwise, you'll be cleaning the filter itself after every ride. It really pulls in the air! Fine particles of dust can still get into your engine without the Pre-filter.
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Comments On Jan 03, 2013:K&N filters have a solid reputation and live up to it. They do their job and are more convenient and cheaper than the paper filters in the long run (actually pretty short run for that matter). You save money by keeping them clean and ready versus purchasing new paper filters on a regular basis.
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Comments On Jan 01, 2013:I bought this filter due to my past experiences with K&N being good to decent. The overall quality of the piece is good with a nice thick sealing foam trim ring to keep bypassing air to a minimum. The filter itself is built with typical K&N fashion and with medium depth pleats. I'll be honest though. I expected the actual filtering element to be the shape of the full replacement panel to make for a decent filter area. Instead they built an entire replacement panel with (what looks like) a universal rectangular element centered with dimensions around 3" by 6" tall.
No where near enough surface area for extremely dusty conditions which are common to an ATV..
It came back off in favor of a UNI dual stage foam.
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Comments On Dec 11, 2012:I use these filters in all my atvs and thats just because they are the best.
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Comments On Dec 09, 2012:What can i say, its a K & N..Great quality awesome product..will last a lifetime
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Comments On Dec 04, 2012:great power increases easy install works great with k&n xsteam powerlid (also a great buy)
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Comments On Nov 27, 2012:I put one on every machine i own. Quick and super easy to clean with less mess than the oily foam filter. Even better with the pre-filter cover
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Comments On Nov 20, 2012:Works great, I run these in everything I get they stand behind there warenty and will send you parts quick, It added a little more pep in the powerband and makes the bike run somuch better and cleaning is easy and no mess
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Comments On Oct 22, 2012:Good filter
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Comments On Oct 01, 2012:as desrcibed
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Comments On Sep 18, 2012:Works good
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Comments On Aug 27, 2012:First time I went to clean this filter there was a fine layer of dust in the filter box. I decided to give it another try and I put extra oil on the filter and smothered the seal with grease so absolutely nothing could get through the seal. The next time I went to clean it (about 500 miles later) there was a fine layer of dust in the air box again. My brother has an XR650R like I do. He uses a another brand and does not have dust getting through.
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Comments On Sep 03, 2012:Great price...good quality!
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Comments On Aug 06, 2012:I noticed a difference right away. Pain to clean and oil but worth the effort.
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Comments On Aug 01, 2012:Easy install for the KLR650. Woke up the bike. She has more go now.
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Comments On Jul 27, 2012:Some people swear by K&N but I don't like gauze filters. I prefer foam. Gauze with wire cage filters are more difficult to clean and I feel like it doesn't filter as well as foam.
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Comments On Jul 25, 2012:K&N air filter nuff said! !!combined it with the Xtreme Powerlid, got some NOTICEABLE extra power! !! Easy install in bout 10 min for both
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Comments On Jun 27, 2012:Easy to clean and breaths better. worth the insurance and money
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Comments On Jun 22, 2012:It's a K&N what else needs to be said.
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Comments On May 25, 2012:K&N earned its reputation for a reason, I run one on every vehicle I own.
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Comments On May 23, 2012:Great product. Does what it says. Easy install.
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Comments On May 21, 2012:Its a great filter to have on your quad. Better breathing and a quicker response. The only drawback was the tapered end where the filter connects to the carb. The supplied clamp just starts to tighten down but the squeezes the filter right out of its spot. Suggest drilling a hole and having a screw hold it in and keep it from slipping out.
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Comments On Apr 07, 2012:Have this on my Raptor 700. Found that it made it more responsive. Seen a little bit improvement in power. Overall a good investment.
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Comments On Apr 06, 2012:I run A K&N in everything!
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Comments On Mar 22, 2012:Cant go wrong with K&N
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Comments On Mar 02, 2012:great product great shipping
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Comments On Mar 04, 2012:I had KN filters before with out a problem but i put this on my suzuki Z400 and it did not seal good at all. If the bracket on the air filter was adjusted correctly there wouldnt be a problem.
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Comments On Mar 01, 2012:This was very easy upgrade to install. It feels like it makes the engine run smoother.
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Comments On Feb 23, 2012:great product at a good price. It has outlasted the the stock filter and is still in great shape.
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Comments On Feb 10, 2012:I haven't installed this yet, but I have a 2009 Yamaha YFZ450R and it is supposed to fit. Anyway there are multiple people on here complaining of it sucking dirt into the engine, it's not the filters fault! You're supposed to oil them! If you buy K&N air filter oil is says right on the directions on the back in bold capital letters NEVER USE A K&N FILTER IF IT ISN'T OILED. These are great filters, but they do need oiled just like anything else.
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Comments On Dec 15, 2011:Typical K&N quality
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Comments On Nov 27, 2011:it gave more power but at the cost of new valves. Dealership also tried to void warenty (mine covered valves too) . If you take your bike in for work put the original filter back on first.
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Comments On Dec 01, 2011:We love the new air filter!
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Comments On Nov 11, 2011:First, I have KN in my Jeep, Suburban, Motorhome, ect.. Safe to say, I like and use KN filters. However, after reading (from different sources) many reviews AFTER purchasing 2 KN's for our BruteForce 750's I decided to look a little harder at the KN's. Try this... hold the KN up to a bright light or the sun and look through it. I was shocked to see direct pin holes of light coming through. If I can see pin holes of daylight, then the fine powder dust of Hollister Hills can get through. At least I feel they can. Not sure what to make of this, but I returned the filters and back to using foam which no daylight passes through. It should be noted that these were new, out of the box oiled filters meant to be installed directly onto the machines. Maybe light would no longer pass through after the first cleaning but what passes through prior to that???
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Comments On Nov 07, 2011:What can I say? K&N has been around for a long time & they make an excellent product. I run them on all my bikes.
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Comments On Oct 31, 2011:it was very easy to install and gives a noticable boost in performance.
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Comments On Oct 14, 2011:K&N is hard to beat. The supplied gasket seemed a touch small, but a little stretch took care of it. Everything fit as per the instructions and I'm confident that my engine is protected by one of the best filters made.
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Comments On Sep 19, 2011:Reputation proceeds the purchase. I have K&N products in every machine or vehicle i own from air to oil filters. would not use anything else. easy to install and maintain.
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Comments On Sep 02, 2011:i Have put this air filter on everything I ride. It is a must have for all people taking care of their bike or ATV. It Certainly makes my bike's throttle response quicker and is a must have for a quick upgrade.
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Comments On Sep 06, 2011:As with anything else with the K&N name on it this is an excellent product. Easy installation and an instant improvement. Use a pre filter with this though.
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Comments On Aug 31, 2011:Only filter I would use. Great performance in power.
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Comments On Aug 10, 2011:works good in the mountains and in the sand. Awesome filters!
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Comments On Aug 05, 2011:Before i purchased the K&N air filter for my Honda Foreman i had a UNI foam filter. Wow wat a difference. You can actually feel the boost in acceleration and HP. Definitely worth the money! I bought 2 days before i went to Maine for an ATV trip with some buds so i ordered 2 day shipping which was only $10 (comparably the same unit and shipping was $80 on bike bandit). it came the next day all the way from UT to CT :). Will shop at Rocky mountain again.
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Comments On Jul 13, 2011:These filters save alot of cash in the long run.easily washable and re-oiled and back on the bike!How much easier can ya get??
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Comments On Jun 20, 2011: Typical K & N slip-on air-filter. Just had to add a little filter oil & grease the seal before installing, went right-on, no problems at all. It's been on ever since, working fine.
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Comments On Jun 09, 2011:When installing I found the hose clamps too small. After a half an hour of trying to squeeze the hose in the clamp I went to the store to buy a size bigger. After that it went together and looks and works great. K&N always performs great and I run them in all my performance vehicles. Would be a 5 except for the undersized clamps.
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Comments On May 31, 2011:I didn't notice a power increase but I do know the filter isn't flimsy and its easy to clean. For the price it is overpriced for what it is. 4 stars.
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Comments On May 13, 2011:I installed the K&N filter after installing a full exhaust system, and it made the motor run a lot smoother than with the stick foam filter. It's great that it has the lifetime guarantee as well.
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Comments On May 12, 2011:i put this on a 07 predator and i can tell theres more horsepower and its sounds really good too
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Comments On Apr 14, 2011:Easy to change out, with quick notice of HP. I put K&N on all the machines I own.
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Comments On Mar 18, 2011:I bought this for my 09 drz400 and pop it in when im riding on road, my bike definatly seems to accelerate alot smoother than if i had my foamy in it. I just dont have the confidence in it to go off road to dusty stuff. If you have an SM i recommend getting this.
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Comments On Mar 14, 2011:As far as I'm concerned, K&N is the standard of the industry. I have them on ALL my vehicles. I was concerned about getting the right model for my UTV, but never worried when getting it from Rocky Mountain, they always hook me up!
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Comments On Feb 18, 2011:Increased my proformance on my blaster
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Comments On Feb 17, 2011:the first, best, and maybe the only upgrade you need.more power, sound awesome, and last forever...
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Comments On Jan 31, 2011:This is a great filter. I use a pre-filter over it and it has performed flawlessly for me in the dusty AZ desert! I have probably washed it and re-used it 5 times already and it performs as new. No dust in the intake! Well worth the money!
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Comments On Jan 26, 2011:great airfilter, great warranty, I just recommend a prefilter
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Comments On Jan 18, 2011:great
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Comments On Jan 10, 2011:bought for my yfz450 and it added tons of power. used it a week later in the dunes and it worked great.
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Comments On Dec 30, 2010:I have been usein these filters for years, they haven't let me down yet gonna keep on usein em till I can't ride no more....Then my kids can use em.
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Comments On Dec 25, 2010:k&n is best. pay more money and you get better stuff. great example here..
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Comments On Dec 21, 2010:Fits great as always with any K&N, I run K&N in everything I own.
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Comments On Dec 18, 2010:An excellent filter that saves money over time.
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Comments On Dec 07, 2010:love this air filter, had one before and its great
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Comments On Nov 23, 2010:As I expected, a quality item. Fits perfect, and super easy to install. Yes, there are other more expensive ways to improve airflow, but on a stock machine, a K&N can't be beat.
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Comments On Nov 01, 2010:lv it
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Comments On Oct 29, 2010:Alot better than stock !
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Comments On Oct 27, 2010:Man you can tell the difference!!
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Comments On Oct 26, 2010:You can sure feel the difference with this airfilter K & N over the stock one. Easy to install.
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Comments On Oct 07, 2010:This is awesome!
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Comments On Sep 14, 2010:note: clean more than you think you need to, will last a very long time w/ no problems
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Comments On Feb 16, 2009:i got this K&N and my 08 YFZ 450 with my FMF it flys
Additional Comments On Sep 01, 2010:preformance is 5/5 but all together 4/5 lets a lot of dust throught put 2 outerwears on and that seamed to solve most or the problem.
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Comments On Jul 08, 2010:Great filter best out there easy to clean a must for your atv
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Comments On Jun 30, 2010:I love the extra power that I got from the air filter. I have a 400 EX smokin' hot HONDA
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Comments On Jun 20, 2010:Good filter, but I would go with twin air ezer and cheaper to clean.
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Comments On Jun 12, 2010:I ran the "Twin Air" for about a year it became covered in its oil film almost suffocating it at the mouth but after installing the new K&N just like all the places I've used them it was an immediate difference in power and sound to ... very happy :)
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Comments On May 20, 2010:08 yfz 450. K&N with OUTERWEAR lets alot of sand through, DO not use in sand!!!!
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Comments On May 15, 2010:K&N is the way to go. added an instant power increase to my bombarder ds650. It also sounds much better than stock or other aftermarket filters. It should b the first upgrade made to your bike. Throw a outerwears pre-filter on there and your good to go. K&N all the way!
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Comments On May 07, 2010:This air filter is by far one of the best. I bought one for my 08 honda 450er and did not realize you need an adapter kit for it to stay in place. I modified it myself but would recommend getting the adapter kit.
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Comments On May 01, 2010:Great product. You can feel the horsepower instantly!
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Comments On Apr 26, 2010:definitely a noticable difference in power and sound. great buy. waiting on one to arrive for my trx700xx
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Comments On Feb 26, 2010:I put this on my YFZ 450 with an outerwears pre-filter and you can notice the diffrence instantly. It defenitly gets more air and creates more HP
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Comments On Feb 16, 2010:Flows great and i have a clean intake with a non smoking motor!!! What more can you ask for! (reviewed more than a year after installing)
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Comments On Feb 02, 2010:You will notice the power from these filters, they kill UNI filters!
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Comments On Feb 02, 2010:if you go to all the trouble of a higher flow intake system you wasted you time without a high flow filter... last filter you'll ever buy for the quad... wash and reuse indefinitely... good product but check past the filter for dust occasionally these are notorious for letting fine dirt into engine
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Comments On Feb 01, 2010:It breathes better and is very simple to clean. Much better than the foam type filters.
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Comments On Sep 23, 2009:works great it gave my yamaha grizzly 700 little more power . quick throttle response . ive had these products before i recomend k&n to anyone .
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Comments On Sep 22, 2009:step 1: buy quad step 2: buy k&n filter gives the engine plenty of air to breath, just don't forget to grab a larger jet as well or it won't have enough fuel to burn. runnin 175 on trx450, runs great
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Comments On Aug 25, 2009:Great filter its alot smaller than stock so don't be surprised when you get it. I would also recomend a prefilter with it if you are going to be in dusty areas
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Comments On Aug 23, 2009:I have had a K&N filter on my Polaris 700 EFI for 800 miles now. Every time I ride in dusty conditions which is often I find a fine layer of dust in my throttle body intake hose. I am going to switch to a UNI foam filter.
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Comments On Jul 27, 2009:name says it all K&N
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Comments On Jun 04, 2009:I ordered this K&N filter for my raptor 700. It fits great and was easy to install, but the metal adapter is smaller than a pro design pro flow w/ K&N and the actual filter is smaller too. If you are looking for the maximum air intake mod, get a pro design kit w/ K&N for only a few more bucks. This isn't doing as much justice to your intake as you really want.
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Comments On Jun 01, 2009:it really helped out with the throttle response and even added a little power another thing you can do to help out is cut out the entire air box like i did its a even bigger power increase!!
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Comments On Apr 29, 2009:great
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