Hi-Flo Air Filter

[Jake]

Just fitted a Hi-Flo air filter from Wemoto...

I’ve often wondered about these filters.
Are they any better than the so-called ‘normal’
filter? They certainly look identical to the standard
Honda one, but I’ve never bought one in the past,
because they were slightly more expensive. But
Wemoto have lowered the price to £19.68 so I got
one just to make the comparison.

images.wemoto.com/bros/bros-hiflo.html

I tried it out on the M6 last Saturday, and noticed an
increase in torque and also a slight increase in induction
noise. The engine felt slightly more ‘vibey’ and pulled better
in 5th gear. In fact 5th felt more like 4th.

I was able to reduce the vibes by lowering the tick over
once the engine was hot, and the engine immediately
felt smoother.

I’d definitely recommend this filter over the standard one.
If the Bike likes it, then I do.......

[hairyuk]

hi jake
now you have rode with the new filter in
take the plugs out just 1 per cylender
and check there running colour
sometimes running a free flowing air filter can make it run a weak mixture
that will burn valves or melt holes in pistons
think of it like a blacksmiths bellows
to get the forge to go hotter he pumps on the bellows
this adds more air and it gets hotter if you see what i mean
you may need to change the jets now to allow more fuel
but check those plugs asap
changing the jets as well should improve performance again

[Jake]

Apr 25, 2012 5:26:09 GMT -5 hairyuk said:

hi jake
now you have rode with the new filter in
take the plugs out just 1 per cylender
and check there running colour
sometimes running a free flowing air filter can make it run a weak mixture
that will burn valves or melt holes in pistons

Thanks Hairyuk.....

I've already checked the plugs and they're OK....
Actually, after buying the hi-flo filter I remembered that
I'd already bought a K&N filter years ago. It's also
a hi-flo design which never needs replacing. You
just clean it and re-oil it....

www.wemoto.com/bikes/Honda/NTV_650_V_Revere/97/picture/Air_Filter_K&N_-_Performance_and_Washable/

I could have saved myself the money and just fitted
the K&N filter but I forgot I had it.

I'm getting old and forgetful.....

[hairyuk]

ok glad alls well
on another note if you have the k&n filter still
you could always sell that one to me ;D

[Jake]

Apr 25, 2012 11:47:06 GMT -5 hairyuk said:

.....on another note if you have the k&n filter still
you could always sell that one to me ;D

No chance......
I'll use it for the next filter change.
It'll save me the price of a new one.

Nice try though, there's no harm in asking....