Aftermarket air filter
- Thread starter Maxx_Zouk
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Once I get some more mileage I'll check the airbox for dust. I have no doubt some very small particles will get through but I'm not worried about it. The filter media is superior to my KN filters just judging by eye.
ottafish
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From someone who has moved from oem to a Sprint F8, I can tell you the airbox is way dustier than oem.
Also, the oil gets 'dirtier' quicker.
It's particularly noticeable in the summer months due to the increased dust. Cooler time, not as bad.
Even the stacks get a light dusting on them.
When I go touring, like now, I switch over to a Hi-flo filter.
But the F8 does flow a huge amount of air.. Basically just stops bugs and flies is about it.
Also, the oil gets 'dirtier' quicker.
It's particularly noticeable in the summer months due to the increased dust. Cooler time, not as bad.
Even the stacks get a light dusting on them.
When I go touring, like now, I switch over to a Hi-flo filter.
But the F8 does flow a huge amount of air.. Basically just stops bugs and flies is about it.
michael parris heuberger
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Hi. I had some test the DNA filter and flowed the best and kept out the dust as good as stock filter does.
Yesterday to just see how the stock air filter doing the job I removed it at a mechanic shop and air filter was dirty already just after 2k km, because I ride it on dusty roads due to location I live. But the air filter box and velocity stacks etc was absolutely clean. I put some air to it and put it back inside again. I have new sprint filter which I decided not to install, and by the look of the stock I understood that it would allow many of these dirts to go to engine part.
I could have swore we went through all this on another thread....
The stock filter works just fine and although some of these ultra high flow air filters offer maybe a few hp on the very top of the rev range, they allow a lot of dust and particles to get into the engine so using them for everyday riding is risking engine damage over time.
Are DNA filters oiled as well?
SS4Luck
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Yes they come preoiled and have a 6000-15000 mile service window.
SS4Luck
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Mine was like $110
Mark_C
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I just replaced mine with a stock oem filter (£37GBP / $47.50USD) .. to be honest the bike has enough grunt for me when it's in right gear so I'm unlikely to detect any difference with changing to a high flow or racing filter
My Gen3 has now covered 9,200 miles .. the air filter was supposedly checked as OK by the dealer at the 8,000 mile service (but they clearly hadn't even bothered looking as you can decide for yourself)
Service book says replace at 24,000 miles ... I'll replace mine every 3,000 now .. I already the change the oil / filter every 1,500
Big lesson here .. I no longer trust my dealer ..
The roads must be really dirty where you are....I check my filter each oil change and it is nowhere near as dirty as that...
And I do oil changes around 6000kms or so.....
But I agree, your dealer never even opened your air box obviously-I'd be showing the service manager this filter.
Mark_C
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I showed the filter photo to a mate who I ride with ..
His response was .. "Farrk .. have you been riding your 'Abuser' in the Paris Dakar Rally"
Apocalypse
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Does anyone have the Sprint P037 model?
Any opinions about it?
Any opinions about it?
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