Air filter choice.

[Nessism]

i have a 79 GS850 can someone give me a part number for the stock air filter please and thank you.

http://www.partsoutlaw.com/

This is the forum favorite parts source. I'm told if you use the discount code "BANG" you get cheap shipping.

I use Partzilla to order Kawasaki parts. They are also cheap for Suzuki parts but not quite as cheap as Parts Outlaw.

[Downs]

Little bit of necroposting here. Did the 82 GS850s use a foam element from the factory? There was a Uni filter in my Barnfind and some seams failed while cleaning it out. The foam seal on the metal frame was also deteriorated and fell apart. They don't seem to sell that part separately it seems. I figured something like some flatweather striping would do the same job in this case. Or do I need to just replace the whole filter frame? A replacement UNI element is less than 20 dollars and if the factory used Foam I see no need to drop x2-x3 the price for the factory element.

[Nessism]

Little bit of necroposting here. Did the 82 GS850s use a foam element from the factory? There was a Uni filter in my Barnfind and some seams failed while cleaning it out. The foam seal on the metal frame was also deteriorated and fell apart. They don't seem to sell that part separately it seems. I figured something like some flatweather striping would do the same job in this case. Or do I need to just replace the whole filter frame? A replacement UNI element is less than 20 dollars and if the factory used Foam I see no need to drop x2-x3 the price for the factory element.

Yes, stock is foam. And pretty sure the UNI doesn't include the frame.

Lots of guys using urethane whetherstripping foam to repair the airbox frame and airbox end caps. Basscliff may even have a tutorial.

[Downs]

I know it doesn't include the frame. My frame is serviceable other than the foam seal that was on it. Thanks for the info