K&N vs. Foam (Uni, etc.)

[bushwesl]

Like the title says, K&N vs. Foam (Uni, etc.). Is one better than the other? In which application does one shine over the other? Any info here would be appreciated. Thanks!

[Wacko Jacko]

foam better for dust, will catch more of the finer particles i hear
k&n max air flow, but still works damn good, just keep it clean and freshly oiled and run an outerwear with em too if u do, my intakes are never dirty , i check before every ride when i clean filter, i cant complain

[bushwesl]

Yea, that's kind of what I've heard too. I run an open air box with a K&N with K&N Pre-Filter, which I always keep clean and oiled on my R and so far haven't had any complaints. I was just wondering what everyone thought here because I've heard mixed things. A Honda mechanic, and family friend, told me that running the K&N was the worst thing for my R. Then again, he's more into reliability and longevity rather than performance.

[Wacko Jacko]

Originally Posted by bushwesl

Then again, he's more into reliability and longevity rather than performance.

speed kills, ride a honda

[okbeast]

I've always used a K&N or something similar with an outerwear. We're usually on sand too so I don't have to worry so much about the fine stuff. Never had a problem with 'em either.

[88mxR]

K&N have the most air flow, but they let more stuff in. The pros will run them, but they rebuild engines after each race. I run a foam filter with an outerwears air box cover. I used to run a K&N, prefilter, and air box cover and had no problems with it; I switched just to be safe. I've heard bad things about the K&N, but I can't say I've experienced any.

[crazetoride]

sand is finer then dirt just so you know, and if you look at a nicely used K&n filter through a light, it can look pretty disterbing, foam for me

[bshee]

this is the same thing as whats the best two strok oil out there...... theres a bunch of threads on this

[trx]

Originally Posted by okbeast

I've always used a K&N or something similar with an outerwear. We're usually on sand too so I don't have to worry so much about the fine stuff. Never had a problem with 'em either.

k&n are great filters this have to clean them more then foam and get a outerwears and they get so much air flow i can hear mine sucking in the air on my 250r when i hit the throttle

and okbeast that is a nice banshee u got and what size is that swingarm a plus 4 or 2

[okbeast]

Originally Posted by trx

k&n are great filters this have to clean them more then foam and get a outerwears and they get so much air flow i can hear mine sucking in the air on my 250r when i hit the throttle

and okbeast that is a nice banshee u got and what size is that swingarm a plus 4 or 2

Thanks, I've gotten alot of compliments since I came over here just recently...kinda nice. It's a +4, goin to a +6 probably this summer with the new build.

And I know I'm new here and hate to argue...but how is sand finer then dirt? (By dirt I mean dusty trails, etc.) I can see how sand would do more damage then dust...j/c