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Nate
Posted on Monday, July 27, 2015 - 09:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

2008 1125r.
Bike is due for a little tlc.
it is getting new tires tomorrow and in the next couple weeks I plan on doing an oil change, spark plugs and air filter.
Question is
will the K & filter adversely effect a bone stock 1125r?
I commute daily and really do not want to exacerbate the already rough riding below 4k rpms.
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Froggy
Posted on Monday, July 27, 2015 - 10:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

It will be fine with the K&N, but I recommend sticking with the stock filter, it does a better job keeping crap out of the motor.

That said, get a Race ECM to fix the sub 4k issue : )
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Nate
Posted on Monday, July 27, 2015 - 10:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Where can I get one in the states?
Are they mapped for stock exhaust?
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99buellx1
Posted on Monday, July 27, 2015 - 10:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Heck, I still run the stock filter on my race bike.
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Froggy
Posted on Monday, July 27, 2015 - 11:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

http://idspd.com/ sells tunable ECMs for our bikes, they are the company that made the stock ones.
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Thefleshrocket
Posted on Monday, July 27, 2015 - 11:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Yeah.. I am pretty sure that K&Ns aren't worth any noticeable power gain, and that they allow more crap into the motor.

I did an oil analysis of my 1125R of it with the stock filter, and will be doing another with the K&N once I've got enough miles on it. I expect silicon and wear metals to be higher.
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Nate
Posted on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 - 12:04 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Not looking for power gain. The stock filter cost the same as the K & n filter but is a throw away. Unless you guys know of a cheaper place to buy the filter.
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Nuts4mc
Posted on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 - 10:06 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

if you decide to go with a K&N...this guy ( d2moto.com) has 30% off with check out code: "KN30" and free shipping
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Snacktoast
Posted on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 - 10:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The K&N will NOT filter as well as a stock filter...but is it enough to cause a noticeable difference in engine longevity - that's up for debate.
If you're not looking at squeezing the last ounce of power, stay with a stock filter. If you ride in really dusty or dirty conditions, stick with the stock filter.

The K&N will increase power in a modified engine where getting as much air in as possible is the goal, but there's a sacrifice in actual filtering ability to get that extra air. Whether that matters enough to sway you one way or another is up to you.
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Nate
Posted on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 05:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Anybody know where to get the stock filter for less than the K & n?
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Zac4mac
Posted on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 09:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Right there is the best reason to get a K&N.
Buy it once, keep it clean and oiled and you're protected for several years.

Or you can try to find a new OEM one every 2-3 years.

I have a K&N.
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Gofastalot99
Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 03:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

There are some stock take-offs on Ebay for about $15
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Mhpalin
Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 11:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks for the tip Gofastalot bought 4 they cost over 100$ at the dealer in Canada
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