1st ride with K&N air filters.

[Joopster55]

Had the first ride of the year yesterday with the new K&N air filters. Made a big difference in performance. Instant reaction from the motor as soon as you turn the throttle. Went for a ride around the block, turned out to be a 4 hour ride, 200 kms. later. The reaction from the bike was soooo sweet, I left quite a few HD's behind me. When I got home, my wife could not slap the smile off my face. Had no problems with the new high output stater as well.

I think it will be a trouble free riding season. Will be picking up my new trailer May 1.

It's going to be a nice week too.

 

[Gambler]

Did U make any carb ajustments in the pilot circuit

 

Gambler:15_8_211[1]:

[Joopster55]

Did U make any carb ajustments in the pilot circuit

 

Gambler:15_8_211[1]:

 

None, no re-jetting, just install and go.

[waterbug]

does it still have the stock pipes? I have been thinking about getting K&N for mine and pipes later.

[Joopster55]

does it still have the stock pipes? I have been thinking about getting K&N for mine and pipes later.

 

Yes, I still have stock pipes on.

I've been thinking of replacing them with BUB slip ons, wife dosen't want anything that's too loud. But that will be next year, or if I come acroos a good deal that I can't refuse.

[CMIKE]

OK Let the cat out of the bag...what else did you do?

 

I to have recently installed K&N air filters along with the chrome filter covers. I did not really notice any great performance gains worth writing home about. Not like I did when I installed a K&N cold air on my 4x4 pickup. I also have stock mufflers but did the drill modification for a little more sound out of them.

What gives?

[Joopster55]

OK Let the cat out of the bag...what else did you do?

 

I to have recently installed K&N air filters along with the chrome filter covers. I did not really notice any great performance gains worth writing home about. Not like I did when I installed a K&N cold air on my 4x4 pickup. I also have stock mufflers but did the drill modification for a little more sound out of them.

What gives?

 

The only thing is, I kept the bike inside my heated garage all winter, and I added some gas stabilizer and engine tune up additive.

That's it, nothing else.

[Chiro]

What is the K&N part # ?

[jvbailey3]

What is the K&N part # ?

 

 

I agree, what is the part number? Looked at the K&N site for filters and they don't have one for the RSV.:think::think:

[gibvel]

I agree, what is the part number? Looked at the K&N site for filters and they don't have one for the RSV.:think::think:

 

http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?Prod=YA-1399

Part # YA-1399. They do have the RSV listed on the pull down menu under XVZ1300 Royal Star Venture.

[Joopster55]

what is the k&n part # ?

 

ya-1399

[pegscraper]

OK Let the cat out of the bag...what else did you do?

 

I to have recently installed K&N air filters along with the chrome filter covers. I did not really notice any great performance gains worth writing home about. Not like I did when I installed a K&N cold air on my 4x4 pickup. I also have stock mufflers but did the drill modification for a little more sound out of them.

What gives?

 

A few blind tests would reveal that your results are a little more accurate. If the K&Ns were really letting in any more air and doing anything for performance, the carbs would require rejetting to match.