Best high flow filter for 696/796/1100

[asherrick]

Here's a photo of the two airbox lids. The stock lid is on the right and the lid from the Termi kit is on the left. You can see the additional holes.

Go to pod filters!  

I have your bracket, but that's stage 2. First I'm going to get my ECU reflashed (w/o O2 sensors) and go with a hi-flow filter. I'm not ready to commit to the PCV quite yet.

[mattfwalters]

God dammit. I installed my MWR filter on Saturday... and put the stock airbox top back on. Didn't realize I was supposed to leave it off - but that would explain why it was so damn hard to get those bolts in!  Guess I'm going back in soon...

I'm S-M-R-T.

[asherrick]

The MWR kit is just opened up on the top without the cap, allowing more air to come in, rather than be restricted down two small paths.

OK, so you're saying with the MWR kit you leave the airbox lid off. Gotcha.

[DoWorkSon]

Wow, I thought that the termi system would be a lot more.... Open... Just two small holes?? 

You could cut out 90% of that bracket and essentially make your standard filter flow like the MWR... Probably not as good, but close. Just need to leave the three mounting points to the air box and the one for the filter.

I almost made a bracket for the standard air filter where it mounted to the airbox, but was open on top and on the sides.... But I went to the pod filters.

You can make one pretty easily with some metal strips, a drill and a few bolts... Just need to connect the three mounting point to the center where the filter bolts in..



Should flow much better than stock, and cheaper than any other option....Maybe not as pretty, but its also not visible

[DoWorkSon]

Designed this up in a few minutes....



Filter bolts to the center bolt, and the three around the sides mount to the airbox... So, you could use stock air filter(or aftermarket such as K&N or the termi one) but have a much higher flowing intake... It won't be restricted by the air ducts and what not

[asherrick]

Designed this up in a few minutes....

Looks great! You gonna make it for me in a few more?  Seriously though, that does seem like a pretty good option if you wanted to save a few bucks over the MWR kit.

[DoWorkSon]

Haha thanks! I would totally produce a bunch, but after the pod filter bracket scandal/drama fiasco might have to go though other channels to get them out.

[chiu]

Haha thanks! I would totally produce a bunch, but after the pod filter bracket scandal/drama fiasco might have to go though other channels to get them out.

I stil waiting for your bracket to release again. DoWorkSon~

[Veloce-Fino]

OK, so you're saying with the MWR kit you leave the airbox lid off. Gotcha.

Yup, it's definitely the best of the intake kits that retains the stock air box.

I also tried to reinstall the stock air box lid when I installed mine, instructions (which I didn't read 'til after) never made any mention of it.

 

[asherrick]

Thanks, guys! I shipped my ECU out to Anthony for reflashing today and ordered the MWR filter. Unfortunately it's backordered, so I'm not sure how long my bike will be down. 

[theprocess]

The DP air filter looks very similar to K&N. No idea if the media material is the same or not. Has anyone cleaned and oiled a DP air filter with the K&N recharge kit?

[ChrisH]

God dammit. I installed my MWR filter on Saturday... and put the stock airbox top back on. Didn't realize I was supposed to leave it off - but that would explain why it was so damn hard to get those bolts in!  Guess I'm going back in soon...

I'm S-M-R-T.

I reinstalled the lid too. the bike runs great, wonder if I should go in & remove it? What I thought everyone was referring to leaving off was the little part in the center of the air box opening that actually holds the air filter in place with the cone/thumbscrew?

[Veloce-Fino]

I reinstalled the lid too. the bike runs great, wonder if I should go in & remove it? What I thought everyone was referring to leaving off was the little part in the center of the air box opening that actually holds the air filter in place with the cone/thumbscrew?

Nope, you're supposed to leave off that plastic top cover with the 2 ducts on it. The top of the airbox just has the filter right there in plain sight after installing the MWR. The "sock" shape of the filter negates the need for the plastic top piece.

[ChrisH]

hrm. maybe i'll remove it after i get off work today. the bike runs great with it installed, wonder if there will be a difference after removal? probably pretty minute I'd guess.

[Veloce-Fino]

hrm. maybe i'll remove it after i get off work today. the bike runs great with it installed, wonder if there will be a difference after removal? probably pretty minute I'd guess.

Greater airflow. It can't hurt.