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K&N filter

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I have a new-to-me 1981 650GL. I was taking things apart last night and found what looks to be a K&N air filter in the airbox. I checked the K&N site and they do not make an air filter for this model, but perhaps they did in the past? The bike hasn't been on the road since 1993 so it's definitely an old filter. It looks to be in good condition though. Does anyone know if K&N used to make an air filter for this bike?

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I didn't look that closely, but will tonight. Who else makes a reusable filter?
 
A lot of impostors make them. Some are worthless, some worse than worthless, some are actually OK.
 
I saw one on Ebay several years ago, claimed to be K&N, I believe they did make them once upon a time, but I think that the fitment/design was of a very particular nature (as is the stock foam), and that unless there was a fair amount of precision in the molding of the plastic 'surround', it would probably leak extra air into the induction process. All half-ass guess work on my part, but a plausible scenario.:eek::-\\\
 
Here's a picture of the filter. It sure seems like a K&N but there is no name on it anywhere. I sprayed it with K&N cleaner and it came out really well. It fits perfectly into the air box and was definitely made for this model.
 
You forgot the picture :-P

Nevermind, it's up now.
 
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Yes they made a filter for that model
I bought a inventory of NOS parts from the dealer next door and had 2-3 of those
Plus alot of other models. I have since sold most of them.I just kept what fit my bikes.
 
Skinner said:
Here's a picture of the filter. It sure seems like a K&N but there is no name on it anywhere. I sprayed it with K&N cleaner and it came out really well. It fits perfectly into the air box and was definitely made for this model.
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Looks like a good filter yet, let it dry good and reoil it. My K&N is going on 34 years old.
 
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