Anyone know how a K&N filter is on the K5

[Torch654]

Found that there is one for it and wondered if anyone has tried it.

http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?Prod=KA-1287

[YUNGGUNNAZ]

k&n has always been one  of the best flowing filters around.i use the universal 6" on the sand drag bikes.

[machine]

I never knew they had one for the KX5!
How much $$$???

[Torch654]

Thanks YUNGGUNNAZ

Its 50$ http://shop.knfilters.com/KNShop/SearchByApplication.aspx

I know they have a good reputation. I just was wondering if anyone had personally used them on there dirt bike.

[hughes]

I have only used twin air filters. For 50 bucks HOW MUCH BETTER IS THIS FILTER OVER THE TWIN AIR?

[Torch654]

I think the advanage (if it works well) would be not haveing to clean and oil your fillter.

[hughes]

So it's a paper element filter and not foam. Use air hose to clean it out.

[Timbowe]

I've used K&N filters lots in all sorts of vehicles except for offroad m/cycles. They are very good but I think (depending on your conditions) Twin air or the like would be a better bet for breathability. Could imagine the K&N getting a little cloged after 10,000 miles or so of use offroad. They are harder to clean out cause of the design. You have to buy special cleaning fluid and then reoil with proper K&N oil.

 Just 0.02c worth.

[Torch654]

Thanks, I had in mind cleaning it more than 10,000  

[hughes]

I will just stick with my twin air. I clean it every two rides with pj1 filter cleaner and oil it with yamaha's blue filter oil. While we are on filters how often does everybody clean theirs    

[Kawadougie]

The K&N filter is a pleated oiled cloth filter held in a metal screen material.  I have tried them in the past in my dirt bikes with poor results.  I have had mud pass right through them.  

[Johnniespeed]

I have used K&N on all my short course race trucks with excellant results. However after cleaning a K&N the gauze takes quite a while to dry, I used to allow two days.  As much as I like them, I will not be using one on my KX500. I have had the stock foam swell up, a UNI filter come apart at the glued seam ( not too funny from my standpoint) and now am using a pair of Twin Air filters, that seem to hold up great. I have two filters, I keep one clean and oiled in a plastic resealable tub, and the other is on the bike. I usually change filters after two days riding ( about fifteen gallons of gas). I have been using the No Toil oil and cleaner, but am considering changing to a less costly brand. I would gladly try the "Ready Filter" but  cannot find one on thier application chart. ( for ten bucks, clean and preoiled seems like a good deal) What oil filter oil is everyone using?

[KXcam22]

I'm like many. I use K&N religeously in my vehicles & boat but hesitate to consider them for dirt bikes.  They are probably alright but for some stange reason I wouldn't feel right about using them.  Call me old fashioned but I'll stick with my trusty oiled foam. Cam.