air filter alternative sources ?

[6m459]

Hi,

Is there a third party alternative source for air filters for the first gens?

I need a new one, but last time, the OEM one from local dealer was just over $50 by the time I paid all the sales taxes!

I don't see a Fram one in thier catalog, is there anyone who offers one?

Thanks,

Brian H.

[83 decked out]

try rick at Buckeye Performance he can get aftermarket I don't know the brand but a little cheaper

[bongobobny]

For that kind of money buy a K&N off of ebay. Increased performance, and lasts forever as long as you clean it periodically...

[bisquit]

I bought a K&N from my local dealer for an 86 venture and it was just a lil over $60 if I remember right. If you intend to keep the bike for awhile it may be a worthwhile investment.........Don

[Fvogt]

In MHO the K&N is the way to go (K&N air filter # YA-1283)
The first filter I bought for the 84 is still in the 84 after 250,000 miles.
I clean it and re-oil the filter every odd year. That is more then you have to do But I live in a dusty place.
Great value

:080402gudl_prv:
Fred

[timshosvt]

26H-14451-00-00 ELEMENTAIR CLNR 31.04 US is what I paid. Dealer told me to use low pressure compressed air to clean it and told me I would get at least 5 years out of it.

[timk]

I used a UNI washable on my 86 with no problems, and about half price of s K&N.

[Red Baron]

A couple years ago I got a new airfilter for my 1990 VR from DENNIS KIRK.
It's a paper filter that looks and fits, :) exactly like the OEM filter.
It was a IEMIGO brand, PN 12-94470. I think they call it EMGO. I think it was about $27 US. Hope this helps.

[kbert777]

I use this one from JC Whitney, great quality for $21: http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/ItemBrowse/c-10111/s-10101/p-100000146648/mediaCode-ZX/appId-10361281/Pr-p_CATENTRY_ID:10000014664810361281

I use the K&N chemicals to clean and recharge.

Klaus