K & N Install

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K & N Install

Postby D Man » Sun Mar 02, 2008 5:55 am

Today I replaced my stock BMW air filter with a K&N. I'm amazed that the engine can breath properly through such a small induct and filter. My R100CS filter is twice the filter area at least. I'm hoping to achieve a bit more power and I'd like to hear from anyone using a K&N. I've also got a Z-Technik cat bypass and cans installed.

Spring is on the way...despite the snow and sleet we received Friday night! I can feel it!
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Postby boxerpan » Sun Mar 02, 2008 12:31 pm

The K&N will soon fill full of debris, the San Jose design is better all round
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Postby D Man » Sun Mar 02, 2008 1:59 pm

Yes, same as the stock unit I'm afraid. Oh well, I'll just have to check periodically and remove the large chunks. At least the K&N will breath easier.
Check this out: http://www.rbracing-rsr.com/blackhole/b ... austs.html
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its not what you fit, its how you feel

Postby das bike u1100s » Sun Mar 02, 2008 5:40 pm

also just fitted a k & N, then managed to buy a 2nd hand lenie induct also fitted very quickly with hot sweaty hands expecting the ride of my life, dissapointed? hell no, not having ridden the bike for 3 months turning on the key was a bonus! all the add on features no doubt help, but i just love r1100s/bcr experience.
not sure what the bhp at the back wheel should be but the feel good at the throttle grip says it all. just enjoy being different
Never touched it, honest!
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Postby D Man » Sun Mar 02, 2008 8:47 pm

Das Bike...you lucky bugger! I've been trying to locate a Lennies new or used for awhile and having no luck. I agree with you about the ride and being different!
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Postby Boxered » Sun Mar 02, 2008 9:05 pm

Dman, try this
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-r1100s-1100-l ... dZViewItem

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Postby D Man » Mon Mar 03, 2008 3:08 am

Thanks Steve, never thought to check out Ebay UK. I'll have to think internationally from now on. If the seller is willing to ship to the US I will place a bid.
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breath in

Postby das bike u1100s » Mon Mar 03, 2008 8:58 pm

worth watching the induct on flea bay, mine was sourced from there, also 2nd hand offered the seller 200 folding ones buy it now, he just up road so saved on postage.
most "improvements" tend to shift very easily & for close to new prices, depends how desperate you are!
Never touched it, honest!
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2016. K1200r. Fun, but mad
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Postby D Man » Tue Mar 04, 2008 12:37 am

Bloke won't ship to the US. Had a bad experience. I'm begging him to let me bid.
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Postby Black Knight » Tue Mar 04, 2008 4:17 am

Easily solved. Get him to post it to a UK Trixter and get them to post it on to you.....Providing they don't fit it to their own bike!
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postman pat, has he been gunned down yet!

Postby das bike u1100s » Tue Mar 04, 2008 10:10 pm

top idea you buying then getting it posted on to you, as a thankyou for getting involved in the 2nd ww im happy to help you! get in touch
Never touched it, honest!
2019.Triump explorer 1200xca. The upstart
2016. K1200r. Fun, but mad
2004. 2004 bcr, my pride & joy, 70000mls on
2001 ducati st4
2000 yamaha fazer 600. born again
1982 kwacker 1000j2. they did away with the kick start
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Re: postman pat, has he been gunned down yet!

Postby Blackal » Tue Mar 04, 2008 10:33 pm

das bike u1100s wrote:top idea you buying then getting it posted on to you, as a thankyou for getting involved in the 2nd ww im happy to help you! get in touch


He hasn't won it.......................

(bit like WW2, really :roll: )

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what did the romans ever do for us?

Postby das bike u1100s » Wed Mar 05, 2008 7:34 pm

shame really, i love the good od u s of a but they just cant get the hang of getting in at the beginning, well pre bush!
Never touched it, honest!
2019.Triump explorer 1200xca. The upstart
2016. K1200r. Fun, but mad
2004. 2004 bcr, my pride & joy, 70000mls on
2001 ducati st4
2000 yamaha fazer 600. born again
1982 kwacker 1000j2. they did away with the kick start
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