I could've sworn that this has already been covered, but my search came up empty, so here goes:
Has anyone else noticed how the K&N replacement air filter for the 1050 is a poor fit? It doesn't seal properly around the airbox; in fact, there's a noticeable gap! I thought it might just be me, but when getting my 24K service, the shop's tech and owner made the same observation. If anyone else shares this experience, what did you do? I'm concerned that the gap may allow unfiltered air to enter the airbox (path of least resistance) and let crud into the engine. Also, that it may throw off the critical air/fuel balance needed for clean response. I've recently encountered an occasional hesitation when cracking the throttle open while in 4th/5th/6th gear, @ +/- 3-4K rpm: it won't catch, and the only remedy is to back off and reapply throttle at a more gradual rate. This was previously never a problem, so I'm a little stumped: filter is clean, plugs are clean, no vacuum in the tank (ie. pinched vent hose), everything seems OK. Any similar experiences/feedback would be gratefully appreciated...
Thanks!
Has anyone else noticed how the K&N replacement air filter for the 1050 is a poor fit? It doesn't seal properly around the airbox; in fact, there's a noticeable gap! I thought it might just be me, but when getting my 24K service, the shop's tech and owner made the same observation. If anyone else shares this experience, what did you do? I'm concerned that the gap may allow unfiltered air to enter the airbox (path of least resistance) and let crud into the engine. Also, that it may throw off the critical air/fuel balance needed for clean response. I've recently encountered an occasional hesitation when cracking the throttle open while in 4th/5th/6th gear, @ +/- 3-4K rpm: it won't catch, and the only remedy is to back off and reapply throttle at a more gradual rate. This was previously never a problem, so I'm a little stumped: filter is clean, plugs are clean, no vacuum in the tank (ie. pinched vent hose), everything seems OK. Any similar experiences/feedback would be gratefully appreciated...
Thanks!