Best K&N for 29mm SB?

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  • Big T
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    • Mar 2005
    • 12391
    • West Slope, OR
    #1

    Best K&N for 29mm SB?

    I need some filtration, as these velocity stacks won't cut it in the real world

    So, most people use the ovals? or the dual ovals? Tapered ovals/

    So many choices on the K&N site
    1978 GS 1000 (since new)
    1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
    1978 GS 1000 (parts)
    1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
    1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
    1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
    2007 DRz 400S
    1999 ATK 490ES
    1994 DR 350SES
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    • ShadowFocus603
      #2
      PINGEL - APE Super Pro Air Filters 34mm-up
      http://www.pingelonline.com/carburetion/005-121-ape-super-pro-air-filters-34mm-up.asp
      Todays superbikes require free breathing. These special high performance filtering elements with chrome end caps not only work great, but look good too. Dont strangle your bike with poor air filtrationinsist on the best... "Super Pro." Sold in sets of 4. For Mikuni RS Flatslide 34mm, 36mm, 38mm, 40mm and OEM Stock Carbs.

      Almost identical to K&N except for 1/2 to 1/3 the price.

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        • TeamDar
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          • Nov 2008
          • 1137
          • St. Louis, MO
          #3
          Originally posted by ShadowFocus603
          http://www.pingelonline.com/carburet...rs-34mm-up.asp
          Almost identical to K&N except for 1/2 to 1/3 the price.
          Those won't fit 29mm smoothbores

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            • steve murdoch
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              • May 2004
              • 8491
              • St. Catharines, On.
              #4
              I have tapered ovals on my 29s.
              I thought this was a neat set-up.
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                • ShadowFocus603
                  #5
                  I was posting that more as simply a refernce for the brand rather than a direct fit for the application at hand. APE offers several sized air filters for far cheaper than K&N.

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                    • Big T
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                      • Mar 2005
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                      #6
                      Originally posted by ShadowFocus603
                      I was posting that more as simply a refernce for the brand rather than a direct fit for the application at hand. APE offers several sized air filters for far cheaper than K&N.
                      I figured that out.

                      But, I don't want the APEs unless they filter as well as the K&Ns

                      Saving $60 is a bit foolish at this point
                      1978 GS 1000 (since new)
                      1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
                      1978 GS 1000 (parts)
                      1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
                      1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
                      1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
                      2007 DRz 400S
                      1999 ATK 490ES
                      1994 DR 350SES

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                        • JJ
                          #7
                          Amen. I have K&N factory-style filters on the GK and 850, and K&N pods on the Yamaha. Especially when it comes to pods, I wouldn't use any other brand.

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                            • Frank Z.
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                              • Sep 2009
                              • 1458
                              • Austin, TX
                              #8
                              Big T-
                              I have a set of K&N RC-2454 that'll fit your VM29s. Darn near new-in-box with clamps, paperwork... but the one caveat is two of the pods' rubber flanges have been shaved about 1/4" to allow fitment behind GS1000 side covers. Yours for a song + shipping, 14 day returns accepted...
                              '80 GS1000ST
                              '92 ZX-11
                              Past rides: '79 GS1000SN, '84 GPZ900R

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                                • Big T
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                                  • Mar 2005
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                                  #9
                                  Originally posted by Frank Z.
                                  Big T-
                                  I have a set of K&N RC-2454 that'll fit your VM29s. Darn near new-in-box with clamps, paperwork... but the one caveat is two of the pods' rubber flanges have been shaved about 1/4" to allow fitment behind GS1000 side covers. Yours for a song + shipping, 14 day returns accepted...
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                                  1978 GS 1000 (since new)
                                  1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
                                  1978 GS 1000 (parts)
                                  1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
                                  1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
                                  1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
                                  2007 DRz 400S
                                  1999 ATK 490ES
                                  1994 DR 350SES

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