New K&N air filter - does it

[BigBear]

I'm contemplating buying a set of K&N Air filters for my 08 RSV.

 

Do the filters come "pre-charged", or do I have to buy a charging kit prior to first use?

 

Thanks in advance!

[starrider60]

THEY ARE READY TO GO. JUST BOLT THEM IN AND CRANK 'ER UP. PUT 'EM IN MY '06 AT 32,000 ELEVEN THOUSAND MILES AGO.

[Trader]

Charging Kit?????

 

Help out a newbie here!

What's electrical about air filters?

 

or are these like electro static air cleaners??????

[BigBear]

Nope...nothing electrical about the charging kit!

 

It's a spray cleaner and oil-type spray to "increase the effectiveness" of the filter (I think)....

[OddStar]

I'm contemplating buying a set of K&N Air filters for my 08 RSV.

 

Do the filters come "pre-charged", or do I have to buy a charging kit prior to first use?

 

Thanks in advance!

 

Been running K&N air and oil filters for 30k miles. The air filter comes pre-charged, and is good for 50k miles in normal (not real dusty) conditions. The re-charge kit can be found for $15, and has very easy cleaning and recharging instructions.

[KiteSquid]

I would not recommend the K&N air filters for a bike that is ran on the street. IMHO, the cost to benifit ratio is not high enough.

 

 

For off road (closed circuit racing or drag racing) using the K&N air filter might help with performance.