Air Filter recomendation

[roadwarrior]

I just purchased some Bub slip ons for my RSTD and was told I should consider upgrading my air intake filter.Can someone recomend a filter.I heard K&N was good.Is their a specific model or part number I should be looking for?

[Gary N.]

K&N is the way to go. Here's a link to Barons but you can get them on e-bay all the time for less.

http://www.baronscustom.com/catalog/display/335/index.html

[WIKD]

K&N is definitely the way to go. I got mine thru Phat Performance Parts http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=ya-1399 I buy most of my parts there because of their low prices and great customer service.

[roadwarrior]

Thanks Guys!!!! ...K&N it is.

[jrcain32]

Is the price shown for 1 or 2 filters? I'm assuming it's for 2.

[yamahamer]

Is the price shown for 1 or 2 filters? I'm assuming it's for 2.

Yes it's two per box. And the last ones you have to buy.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/K-N-AIR-FILTER-XVZ1300-ROYAL-STAR-VENTURE-YA-1399_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247QQcategoryZ35597QQihZ015QQitemZ250185035757QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V

[roadwarrior]

I do not understand.How many filters do you need to purchase to change from the stock ones?I think I am missing something??

[Moakster]

You have two air filters, one on each side of the bike. They sit behind the lower cowling.

[Moakster]

When you order for the Venture they come as a set.

[Jerry W]

I am running aftermarket pipes but still have stock air filters, is there a noticeable gain in performance or mileage with the k&n's?

[yamahamer]

I am running aftermarket pipes but still have stock air filters, is there a noticeable gain in performance or mileage with the k&n's?

YES!!!!! MORE AIR = MORE POWER, BETTER THROTTLE RESPONSE, BETTER MPG.

[firewalker]

ok I have a question, I have been told if I go to the K&Ns on my bike I will have to rejet is this true, I have a set of drilled RK pipes and wonder if I could go to those and the K&Ns without rejetting?

[Bartley]

I personally am not a fan of the K&N air filters. I know many members here swear by them and have good luck with them. You have to remember that K&N's allow for more air and therefore causes a leaner running condition. I guess that on RSV's this lean condition is so slight that it is not noticeable on some bikes. I just couldn't find that "sweet" spot with the K&N's, so I switched back to the stock filters. The bike has been running great with the Bub slip-ons for the past 3 years. I just recently installed V&H slip-ons (a more beautiful sound I have never heard) with the stock filters and the bike runs like a scalded dog. So, after reading all the posts, it probably doesn't matter which you choose. Just remember, with the slip-ons, you do NOT have to change your air intake.

[yamahamer]

ok I have a question, I have been told if I go to the K&Ns on my bike I will have to rejet is this true, I have a set of drilled RK pipes and wonder if I could go to those and the K&Ns without rejetting?

TO MY UNDERSTANDING THE ONLY TIME YOU NEED TO REJET ON A VENTURE IS IF YOU GO TO A BIGER HEAD PIPE. SLIP ON'S AND AIR FILTERS HAVE NO AFFECT OTHER THAN YOU WILL HAVE TO LOWER YOUR IDLE.