K&N New Product Release: KT-9907 High-Flow Air Filter, KTM 990 Adventure - Page 2

MortimerSickle · 02-07-2013, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnf3

I will admit I know nothing about this product, but it looks sketchy to me. Way too thin for starters.
...

It does look too thin.

Also, the following quoted statement sounds kind of like the claims about the little propeller-looking gizmos they used to sell to put under automotive carburetors: "The incoming turbulant air is stablelized and accelerated around the edge of the airsplitter plate , this means greater volume evenly distributed throughout the airbox."

Maybe it uses snake oil to catch the dust.

mousitsas · 02-07-2013, 12:05 PM

It does not look any thinner to me than a stock drz foam filter...

DSM8 · 02-07-2013, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Two Moto Kiwis

Ha, just sold one to help pay for the repairs on Maya, so K&N etc still the only option from my research, fine for the road but less than ideal for dirt.

Hmmmm thinking cap on.

Can the SE use the same prefilter as the adventures have?

If so then that is your best answer.

With it my stock filter is still good after 10K miles.

http://www.ktmtwins.com/ktm-950-990-uni-ktm-pre-filter

Balsta · 02-08-2013, 04:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSM8

Can the SE use the same prefilter as the adventures have?
http://www.ktmtwins.com/ktm-950-990-uni-ktm-pre-filter

Yes

Loui€ · 02-25-2013, 11:18 AM

Hi!

any new info of this KN novelty, KT-9907?
is it safe replacement for the original KTM-filter?

KN promises only 1 year warranty for it, instead of earlier '1 000 000' miles warranty?

will it let the dust to engine to wear it dead?

L

MortimerSickle · 02-25-2013, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loui€

Hi!

any new info of this KN novelty, KT-9907?
is it safe replacement for the original KTM-filter?

KN promises only 1 year warranty for it, instead of earlier '1 000 000' miles warranty?

will it let the dust to engine to wear it dead?

L

I called K&N to ask about this. Of course, I expected them to brag it up, but I wanted to hear their claims.

They said that this filter is designed for off-road use, and that it is thicker than previous designs, and is safe to use in dust. But they also said that they had not heard of other K&N filters passing dust, so....

I have one on order, and I am withholding judgement until after I have tried it.

As an experiment, I plan to put a layer of foam over it for a few miles, to see how much dirt gets through it. I guess I will have to do the same with a stock filter for comparison.

I found one on Amazon for only 53 bucks with free shipping, but the drawback on the deal is that it won't get here for another month. Why? they didn't explain.

Two Moto Kiwis · 02-25-2013, 12:53 PM

Ok, we bought the MW-R filter and a pre cleaner from Zen Motorcycle in AZ.

I too will report my finding for those who are interested, I like the idea of an oiled foam and a precleaner to take out the birds and goats.

Will provide photos and all, we do a combo of shingle roads, small off road and normal roads, all the time in crud of some sorts.

I always clean the air filter at oil changes so at 3000 miles or 5000 km UNLESS we are in very dusty condition like we found in Mexico with 150 mm deep buldust.

boulder · 02-25-2013, 01:59 PM

Unifilter in Australia have my 990 in there workshop and should have filters for sale in the next couple weeks.

Chop Chop · 02-25-2013, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by boulder

Unifilter in Australia have my 990 in there workshop and should have filters for sale in the next couple weeks.

Are they looking at one piece or two for both throttle bodies?

boulder · 02-25-2013, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chop Chop

Are they looking at one piece or two for both throttle bodies?

They are in the testing stages at the moment making sure that the bikes computer can handle the extra air flow, they have a two piece filter and a one piece, the two piece seems to be the one that works best and allows better airflow. Will post up some pics once they have the finished product, should be next week sometime. They have a new lazer cutter that is really ground breaking technology and is allowing them to do things they could'nt before.

Two Moto Kiwis · 02-25-2013, 07:43 PM

Seems like lots of new options now.

We bought the MW-R simply for ease of cleaning and reinstalling while RTWing and not worrying about trying to find/buy a filter when we need it, they claim HP gains but unless it is jetted to suit I don't expect anything much.

Hopefully between that and the pre filter we will have a good combo.

Keen to see what unifilter bring out too.

two trackin fool · 02-25-2013, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MortimerSickle

I called K&N to ask about this. Of course, I expected them to brag it up, but I wanted to hear their claims.

They said that this filter is designed for off-road use, and that it is thicker than previous designs, and is safe to use in dust. But they also said that they had not heard of other K&N filters passing dust, so....

I have one on order, and I am withholding judgement until after I have tried it.

As an experiment, I plan to put a layer of foam over it for a few miles, to see how much dirt gets through it. I guess I will have to do the same with a stock filter for comparison.

I found one on Amazon for only 53 bucks with free shipping, but the drawback on the deal is that it won't get here for another month. Why? they didn't explain.

HUH ....
I already installed a snorkel filter to help with any dust issues . Let us know what your foam test prove PLEASE .
I was thinking more for keeping the T.B's clean .....

Chop Chop · 02-25-2013, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boulder

They are in the testing stages at the moment making sure that the bikes computer can handle the extra air flow, they have a two piece filter and a one piece, the two piece seems to be the one that works best and allows better airflow. Will post up some pics once they have the finished product, should be next week sometime. They have a new lazer cutter that is really ground breaking technology and is allowing them to do things they could'nt before.

Sounds great, hopefully the can do something for the 950 as well, template wise.

The Griz · 02-27-2013, 06:54 PM

Just ordered the KT-9907. We'll see. I had a K&N in my BMW F800GS and it was great. My mileage went up and throttle response improved. Never saw any dust in the airbox. For me to believe the claims that guys are finding dust in the airbox after running a K&N, I'd have to see it with my own eyes. I'm going to test and observe the results myself before passing judgement. I'll post some pics of install.

davek181 · 02-27-2013, 07:38 PM

In my experience, K&N filters work best in boats and snowmobiles. Good for filtering out the sticks and rock and larger insects.

02-25-2013, 12:53 PM	#22
Two Moto Kiwis Homeless Somewhere Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Wanaka, New Zealand, Currently RTWing Oddometer: 1,809	Ok, we bought the MW-R filter and a pre cleaner from Zen Motorcycle in AZ. I too will report my finding for those who are interested, I like the idea of an oiled foam and a precleaner to take out the birds and goats. Will provide photos and all, we do a combo of shingle roads, small off road and normal roads, all the time in crud of some sorts. I always clean the air filter at oil changes so at 3000 miles or 5000 km UNLESS we are in very dusty condition like we found in Mexico with 150 mm deep buldust. __________________ Cheers Andi & Ellen...Two Moto Kiwi Grüvers .....somewhere Two Moto Kiwis Home Page For More Of Two Moto Kiwis Photos

02-25-2013, 01:59 PM	#23
boulder jersey boy Joined: Jan 2008 Location: sydney berowra waters Oddometer: 94	Foam filter 990 Unifilter in Australia have my 990 in there workshop and should have filters for sale in the next couple weeks. __________________ step up or step aside

02-25-2013, 07:43 PM	#26
Two Moto Kiwis Homeless Somewhere Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Wanaka, New Zealand, Currently RTWing Oddometer: 1,809	Seems like lots of new options now. We bought the MW-R simply for ease of cleaning and reinstalling while RTWing and not worrying about trying to find/buy a filter when we need it, they claim HP gains but unless it is jetted to suit I don't expect anything much. Hopefully between that and the pre filter we will have a good combo. Keen to see what unifilter bring out too. __________________ Cheers Andi & Ellen...Two Moto Kiwi Grüvers .....somewhere Two Moto Kiwis Home Page For More Of Two Moto Kiwis Photos

02-27-2013, 06:54 PM	#29
The Griz North Forest Rider Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN Oddometer: 3,654	Just ordered the KT-9907. We'll see. I had a K&N in my BMW F800GS and it was great. My mileage went up and throttle response improved. Never saw any dust in the airbox. For me to believe the claims that guys are finding dust in the airbox after running a K&N, I'd have to see it with my own eyes. I'm going to test and observe the results myself before passing judgement. I'll post some pics of install. __________________ PAUL BUNYAN FOREST RIDERS MC 2013 KTM 300 XCW 2012 KTM 990 Adventure R

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02-07-2013, 12:05 PM	#17
mousitsas Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Athens, Greece Oddometer: 2,175	It does not look any thinner to me than a stock drz foam filter...

02-25-2013, 11:18 AM	#20
Loui€ Rides With Reindeer Joined: May 2012 Location: PoroWaara Oddometer: 20	Hi! any new info of this KN novelty, KT-9907? is it safe replacement for the original KTM-filter? KN promises only 1 year warranty for it, instead of earlier '1 000 000' miles warranty? will it let the dust to engine to wear it dead? L

02-27-2013, 07:38 PM	#30
davek181 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Idaho Oddometer: 223	In my experience, K&N filters work best in boats and snowmobiles. Good for filtering out the sticks and rock and larger insects.