T Tommy Well-known member Joined Oct 31, 2014 Messages 153 Reaction score 0 Location Inverness Jan 11, 2016 #1 Hi what air filter should I use original filter or a k&n filter or something else, is the s1000rr filter the same as the hp4 thanks for any input.
Hi what air filter should I use original filter or a k&n filter or something else, is the s1000rr filter the same as the hp4 thanks for any input.
Marzy Well-known member Joined Jan 19, 2015 Messages 793 Reaction score 0 Jan 11, 2016 #2 If it were me Tommy I'd stick with stock filter. Yes a couple of HP at 13000 rpm to be gained. By their very nature they allow more air through along with extra unwanted particulates. Anyway ain't 196 ponies enough?
If it were me Tommy I'd stick with stock filter. Yes a couple of HP at 13000 rpm to be gained. By their very nature they allow more air through along with extra unwanted particulates. Anyway ain't 196 ponies enough?
alex Forum Moderator Staff member Admin Moderator Joined Apr 29, 2014 Messages 12,367 Reaction score 61 Location London and Norfolk Jan 11, 2016 #3 To back up what Marzy said - HM Racing confirmed they don't advise a filter change, no real gains. Unfortunately they told me after I'd bought one - lol - not through them I should add. Last edited: Jan 11, 2016
To back up what Marzy said - HM Racing confirmed they don't advise a filter change, no real gains. Unfortunately they told me after I'd bought one - lol - not through them I should add.
soofsayer Forum Admin Joined Aug 6, 2013 Messages 6,790 Reaction score 3 Location York Jan 11, 2016 #4 Tommy said: Hi what air filter should I use original filter or a k&n filter or something else, is the s1000rr filter the same as the hp4 thanks for any input. Click to expand... If its the 2nd gen bike (dont know about the new ones) then it is the same filter. Ditto what the others say about sticking with the oe.
Tommy said: Hi what air filter should I use original filter or a k&n filter or something else, is the s1000rr filter the same as the hp4 thanks for any input. Click to expand... If its the 2nd gen bike (dont know about the new ones) then it is the same filter. Ditto what the others say about sticking with the oe.
fast_ryan Well-known member Joined Apr 1, 2015 Messages 4,662 Reaction score 8 Jan 11, 2016 #5 OEM Air Filter The OEM air filter is extremely good and replacements are reasonably priced.
JimmyMac Well-known member Joined Jul 9, 2015 Messages 3,315 Reaction score 2 Location Windygates, Fife Jan 11, 2016 #6 I have a lifetime K&N in both my bikes, don't feel any difference but I put them in for zero maintenance. JimmyMac
I have a lifetime K&N in both my bikes, don't feel any difference but I put them in for zero maintenance. JimmyMac
T Tommy Well-known member Joined Oct 31, 2014 Messages 153 Reaction score 0 Location Inverness Jan 12, 2016 #7 Thanks for the information gents, OEM it is. Its a 2014 bike.