[747M50]

Hello everyone,

My name is Hector and I live in Plainfield, IL. I have been lurking this board for ever! I really like this site and have enjoyed my MANY visits. I've learned so much from you guys (and girls) and have done the standard mods on my bike.

I have an '06 Grand Candy Blue Pearl M50. It has been a great bike, as it now has 17.5K on the clock.

Anyway, I didn't want to post until I had something positive to contribute to the crew.
Here is what I have: I found a vendor that sells the K&N air filter for our bikes for $52.64 WITH shipping!

Here is the site:
Ken's Auto Wholesale

Just do a search for the SU-8005 part number and you will find it. I will let you guys know when I receive it so you know it's legit.

Here is a pic of my steed. Later!
:bluethum:

 

[Mario]

:welcomes:

 

[Irish80prf]

Welcome to the forum officially.

 

[The Dark Knight]

thats where i got this one from... $30.00 bucks i think it was

 

[Quantumcat]

:welcomes: from Washington

You didn't have to wait to contribute until you had something positive. I'm proof enough of that. :mrgreen:

Thanks for the info.

 

[XoZe]

:welcomes:

yep, I bought my K&N from them about a month ago...great deal!

 

[SNAFU]

Welcome to M-J! Nice bike. :bluethum:

 

[Camp21178]

Welcome and thanks for the info.

 

[BLADE RUNNER]

Welcome and grazie for the heads up on the filter !

 

[747M50]

Thanks for the warm welcome guys, I do appreciate it. I think it was Mario that helped me get the manual before I even found this board. Thanks Mario.
Keep the shiny side up!

 

[Clint]

Don't think I've ever seen a Givi case mounted like that. Clever!

 

[747M50]

Thanks Clint. It isn't actually a Givi box, its a cheap $69.00 box from JCWhitney.com. I had to make my own mounting strips as the original cheap ones would bend and the box would loosen. I used 1/4 by 1 inch iron bar and it hasn't loosened since.

 

[mikeh74615]

welcome

:welcomes: from tn! keep the rubber side down:bluethum:

 

[747M50]

UPDATE...

Well the K&N filter finally arrived! It took over two weeks, but at such a low price, I can deal with the wait time.

Just letting you all know that the seller is legit.

Ride on.

 

[aeagles]

excellent deal for less filtration!! yay!!

 

[Tuck_a_da_Phil]

excellent deal for less filtration!! yay!!

Hmmm. That's an interesting comment. What (superior) filter do you use?

 

[aeagles]

Hmmm. That's an interesting comment. What (superior) filter do you use?

time to start reading: Air Filtration Test

Air Filter Flow Testing for Napa Gold, Amsoil two stage foam, Jackson Racing foam, Baldwin, Mazda and K&N

Filtration Testing for Amsoil, K&N, Napa, Jackson Racing, Baldwin, and Mazda air filters on a Miata

Air filtration Test Disclaimer

Air Filter Future Test Plans

face it, it's supposed to keep dirt outa the engine. K&N=Fail.

 

[Clint]

I tend to agree, and now leave K&N stuff for the racers. I'm not willing to sacrifice engine life for .5 hp.

They do look cool, though, and I realize that's a priority for some. ;-)

 

[747M50]

No biggie, to each his own. I have used K&N on all my vehicles since 1986. I have never found dirt in any carbs or MAF sensors.
I did not buy the K&N filter for extra horsepower. I bought the filter because it is a lifetime purchase. Have you priced the factory paper filters for these? I believe that the manual recommends replacing the air filter every 7K miles. That adds up. $$$
Suzuki is nuts charging over $40.00 for new filters. If I get a little more HP, than so be it.

 

[womper]

I tend to agree, and now leave K&N stuff for the racers. I'm not willing to sacrifice engine life for .5 hp.

They do look cool, though, and I realize that's a priority for some. ;-)

wasn't aware of the k&n failing at dirt...
my priority... being able to clean it when i'm 10,000 miles away from home.