Changing to K&N air filter?

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Zapata
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Changing to K&N air filter?

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Hello Team:


Is really worth it to install the K&N air filter? (higher air flow). In my other bikes I always do that in conjunction with an open slip-on and FI controller (stage 1). Not sure if the RT needs to go stage 1 because I feel it already pulls very fast.


Also, can I replace the air filter with just removing the fairing in the right side?


Thank you very much.
- 2012 R1200RT (0440),  2011 HD Softail Fatboy and  2006 HD V-ROD VRSCR Streetrod.
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Re: Changing to K&N air filter?

Post by David. »

Zapata wrote:Can I replace the air filter with just removing the fairing in the right side?
Yes, on a TC, the air filter is easily accessible by removing the RHS panels.
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Re: Changing to K&N air filter?

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Zapata wrote: Hello Team:


Is really worth it to install the K&N air filter? (higher air flow). In my other bikes I always do that in conjunction with an open slip-on and FI controller (stage 1). Not sure if the RT needs to go stage 1 because I feel it already pulls very fast.


Also, can I replace the air filter with just removing the fairing in the right side?


Plenty of evidence to show you'd be wasting your money for no benefit.


Thank you very much.
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