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Hornblower · 07-10-2007

What's the latest wisdom regarding pod filters for the RIII? I'm wondering if K&N ever came out with the little pod filters and how they might compare to Uni's. I think someone, a while back, suggested the Uni's were a fire hazard. I was really interested in doing this until I heard that. I'm willing to modify the BC if necessary to get the filters under there. Anyhow, I'd appreciate any feedback on the latest successes of doing this mod. Thanks-Ken B.
BTW--I just ordered Tuneboy so I will be able to get optimal tune for any modifications that I do.

Pig9r · 07-10-2007

K&N RU-2780 will fit under the claw.

http://www.r3owners.net/showthread.php?t=1102

[ This message was edited by: Pig9r on 2007-07-10 17:40 ]

Hornblower · 07-11-2007

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On 2007-07-10 17:40, Pig9r wrote:
K&N RU-2780 will fit under the claw.

http://www.r3owners.net/showthread.php?t=1102

Thanks Pig9r! I read through the thread you listed and looked at the other associated threads too. I saw where another guy installed the Unifilter RP605's. Would you still go with the K&N's if you did it today or would you consider something else like the Uni's. Thanks again-Ken B.

Pig9r · 07-11-2007

I considered the Uni's but after the fire and seeing how smooshed up they are under the claw cover I thought I would stick with the K&N's. Though they probably don't flow as well but I have had good luck with K&N.

Click here to watch fire-65-34[/url]

[ This message was edited by: Pig9r on 2007-07-11 07:32 ]

Hornblower · 07-11-2007

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On 2007-07-11 07:24, Pig9r wrote:
I considered the Uni's but after the fire and seeing how smooshed up they are under the claw cover I thought I would stick with the K&N's. Though they probably don't flow as well but I have had good luck with K&N.

Click here to watch fire-65-34[/url]

Yes, I remember that incident. Could I get your opinion on one other thing...do you think the three RU-2780's are all that much more effective than a single K&N replacement of the OEM filter? Thanks again-Ken B.

DYEHARD · 07-11-2007

I have had the three K&n filters for about 10,000 miles with no problems. You need to have a power commander installed to eliminate the popping. I get 147.5 rwhp and 158 torque with this setup. I cut the bear claw with a dermal to make it fit. Otherwise them are cramped up too much.

Hope this helps.

dougl · 07-11-2007

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On 2007-07-11 10:01, DYEHARD wrote:
I have had the three K&n filters for about 10,000 miles with no problems. You need to have a power commander installed to eliminate the popping. I get 147.5 rwhp and 158 torque with this setup. I cut the bear claw with a dermal to make it fit. Otherwise them are cramped up too much.

Hope this helps.

What exhaust do you have?

Pig9r · 07-11-2007

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Yes, I remember that incident. Could I get your opinion on one other thing...do you think the three RU-2780's are all that much more effective than a single K&N replacement of the OEM filter? Thanks again-Ken B.

Yes there is quite a bit of difference. The stock setup is kind of like breathing through a straw. There also more intake noise with this set up.

No need to cut the bearclaw they fit without cutting. I did eventually relocate the coolant overflow tank to under the seat to allow more air to circulate. And yes you will need a PCIII or Tuneboy to richen up the fueling.

Hornblower · 07-11-2007

Thanks Dyehard! Sounds like we might be neighbors almost. Did you buy your '05 RIII at Myers in Asheville by any chance?

Thanks to some help from Dougl, I decided to go the Tuneboy route and just bought that on a group buy. I should receive that in about 2 to 3 weeks from now. With my TORS and cat bypass, I plan to install the 20500_2 tune unless I add the individual pod filters. If I do that, I believe I need to go with the 20500_3 tune. At any rate, while I'm waiting for Tuneboy to arrive, I'm trying to do my homework on what to do with regard to air filters. I've been a bit scared off on the Uni's due to the possibility of fire but I'm considering the K&N's.

Thanks also Pig9r. Looks like I will be using 3 K&N RU-2780's versus just replacing the OEM filter with the K&N TB-2204. Ken B.

[ This message was edited by: Hornblower on 2007-07-11 10:51 ]

DYEHARD · 07-11-2007

I'm running TOR'S, supersport.