K&N air filter=Bad idea

Gmtec2 · April 9th, 2013, 06:48 PM

Idk who can live with that annoying noise after getting rid of the air box. It's seriously so loud, I can't even enjoy riding!! Just wanted to give a heads up to anybody looking to do this mod.

Bentley813 · April 9th, 2013, 06:52 PM

Do you mean the pod filter? I just did the drop in and heard no change in volume of the intake.

Gmtec2 · April 9th, 2013, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bentley813

Do you mean the pod filter? I just did the drop in and heard no change in volume of the intake.

Yes, I did mean a pod. Sorry for not elaborating.

Bentley813 · April 9th, 2013, 08:17 PM

Yea that's pretty common knowledge then. They say the pod filters make the intake noise insane. I'm just going to do a snorkel delete once I get my exhaust.

choneofakind · April 9th, 2013, 09:43 PM

FWIW, I switched back to my air box with modified intake lid. I love the sound the pod filter makes, I just don't how loud it is. Some people really like it, some don't; to each their own I guess.

Racer x · April 9th, 2013, 10:18 PM

No problem.

Mulholland · April 11th, 2013, 04:06 PM

I don't mine the sound of pods at all, I am about to debaffle the exhaust to see what it's like too. I have seen videos and heard tell the sound is pretty close to 2bro's as well (pregen btw)but damn those baffles do NOT like to come out.... thought rivets held them on, NOPE rivets are just there for looks apparently haha! Can't find any good info on tearing those suckers out either

...though loud music and air tools have probably left me slightly deaf as well lol

Felipe the Ant · April 11th, 2013, 04:24 PM

I don't hear my intake at all ..? Though I do have a yoshi

Gmtec2 · April 11th, 2013, 07:14 PM

To each their own I guess. The only reason I used it was the air box was broken and found a good deal online. I ended up finding a used one on eBay with the screens and air filter for 25.00. K&n will be put up for sale this weekend.

lgk · April 11th, 2013, 07:28 PM

The sound is not too bad on my bike.

Got the watercraft cover on it though.

Yakaru · April 11th, 2013, 07:30 PM

I kind of like the noise, to be honest; plus you shouldn't be riding without ear plugs =D

choneofakind · April 11th, 2013, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Yakaru

I kind of like the noise, to be honest; plus you shouldn't be riding without ear plugs =D

Oh of course I ride with ear plugs. That's my soapbox yo!!! But I can make space for you on it if you'd like

But yeah I just don't like being too loud because I have a habit of going for night rides, and I live in a nice suburban city that's rather sleepy at night. I don't like getting the cops called.

I'm also not sold that the pod filter is better.

FvnnyL3tt3r1ng · April 13th, 2013, 04:34 PM

Pod filter is quiet compared to a lot of bikes' exhausts out there (600+ CC). I think it's loud in comparison to running the stock airbox but definitely not THAT loud...

choneofakind · April 13th, 2013, 04:36 PM

Pair it with an aftermarket exhaust. It's louder than the exhaust when you're on the throttle. Idk, I just like a little less noise.

ninjaryda · April 14th, 2013, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Pair it with an aftermarket exhaust. It's louder than the exhaust when you're on the throttle. Idk, I just like a little less noise.

Louder than the stock exhaust or aftermarket exhaust?

choneofakind · April 14th, 2013, 07:37 PM

Yes.

ninjaryda · April 14th, 2013, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Yes.

Hahahahaha.

choneofakind · April 14th, 2013, 07:39 PM

It's actually louder than my Muzzy. I went back to the air box for a few reasons. Noise was one of them. I guess I'll see how it works with the fuel injection and re-assess once I see how the air box compares.

ninjaryda · April 14th, 2013, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

It's actually louder than my Muzzy. I went back to the air box for a few reasons. Noise was one of them. I guess I'll see how it works with the fuel injection and re-assess once I see how the air box compares.

Are you gonna do one of those EFI aftermarket kits? Also, did you just run pod filters or did you try the K&N dual filters as well?

choneofakind · April 14th, 2013, 07:48 PM

Already have one

Already have a good start on the tuning. Been running it for about 2000 miles already. I was running a K&N R-0990, just recently changed back to the air box when I was home on break.

Check out the link in my signature for a little more info on my bike. It's also got some tables for fellow ecotrons users to get a little better on some of the tuning variables. I'll even get some good track feedback this summer. So far, so good.

nickjpass · April 15th, 2013, 08:29 AM

I agree with @choneofakind. I upgraded my air filter to a k&n, and the intake is much louder than my Yoshimura slip on... I'm talking about a zx6r too. I like the noise it makes... and I ride slowly in residential areas.

choneofakind · April 15th, 2013, 08:41 AM

Nick, I meant a pod filter to replace the air box. Not a panel filter to go in the air box.

psych0hans · April 15th, 2013, 08:43 AM

I can... I removed my airbox and I couldn't be happier... Of course if I had a dyno to tune the damn thing I'd be ecstatic, but I'll just be happy for now...

ninjaryda · April 15th, 2013, 12:24 PM

I just... can't imagine the sound that it makes. But for $40, I'm gonna give it a try (need to order a FP jet kit for it at the same time though).

@choneofakind Ouuu. Nice mod link

nickjpass · April 15th, 2013, 07:51 PM

I knew what you meant... still makes a difference...

April 9th, 2013, 06:48 PM	#1
Gmtec2 ninjette.org member Name: Dave Location: Dyer, IN Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Kawasaki Ninja Posts: 29	K&N air filter=Bad idea Idk who can live with that annoying noise after getting rid of the air box. It's seriously so loud, I can't even enjoy riding!! Just wanted to give a heads up to anybody looking to do this mod.

April 9th, 2013, 10:18 PM	#6
Racer x ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Iowa City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 54 MOTM - Sep '18, Feb '16	No problem. __________________________________________________ Top speed 123.369mph. Ohio mile Worlds fastest 250 ninja

April 11th, 2013, 04:24 PM	#8
Felipe the Ant ninjette.org sage Name: . Location: . Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R SE GREEN! Posts: 562	I don't hear my intake at all ..? Though I do have a yoshi __________________________________________________ Trust me, I'm a banana!

April 11th, 2013, 07:28 PM	#10
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	The sound is not too bad on my bike. Got the watercraft cover on it though. __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700

April 15th, 2013, 08:29 AM	#21
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	I agree with @choneofakind. I upgraded my air filter to a k&n, and the intake is much louder than my Yoshimura slip on... I'm talking about a zx6r too. I like the noise it makes... and I ride slowly in residential areas. __________________________________________________

April 9th, 2013, 06:52 PM	#2
Bentley813 ninjette.org member Name: Steve Location: Oswego, NY Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 White 300 Posts: 221	Do you mean the pod filter? I just did the drop in and heard no change in volume of the intake.

April 9th, 2013, 08:17 PM	#4
Bentley813 ninjette.org member Name: Steve Location: Oswego, NY Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 White 300 Posts: 221	Yea that's pretty common knowledge then. They say the pod filters make the intake noise insane. I'm just going to do a snorkel delete once I get my exhaust.

April 9th, 2013, 09:43 PM	#5
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	FWIW, I switched back to my air box with modified intake lid. I love the sound the pod filter makes, I just don't how loud it is. Some people really like it, some don't; to each their own I guess.

April 11th, 2013, 04:06 PM	#7
Mulholland Garage Monkey Name: Richard Location: North Texas Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 03 Ninjette Posts: 166	I don't mine the sound of pods at all, I am about to debaffle the exhaust to see what it's like too. I have seen videos and heard tell the sound is pretty close to 2bro's as well (pregen btw)but damn those baffles do NOT like to come out.... thought rivets held them on, NOPE rivets are just there for looks apparently haha! Can't find any good info on tearing those suckers out either ...though loud music and air tools have probably left me slightly deaf as well lol

April 11th, 2013, 07:14 PM	#9
Gmtec2 ninjette.org member Name: Dave Location: Dyer, IN Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Kawasaki Ninja Posts: 29	To each their own I guess. The only reason I used it was the air box was broken and found a good deal online. I ended up finding a used one on eBay with the screens and air filter for 25.00. K&n will be put up for sale this weekend.

April 11th, 2013, 07:30 PM	#11
Yakaru The Violet Vixen Name: Yakaru Location: Issaquah, WA & Las Vegas, NV Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Perigee (250), Hotaru (250), Saturn (300), Pearl (300), Zero (S1000RR), Chibi (Z125), Xellos ('18 HP4R) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jun '16	I kind of like the noise, to be honest; plus you shouldn't be riding without ear plugs =D

April 13th, 2013, 04:34 PM	#13
FvnnyL3tt3r1ng ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Justin Location: Florida Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 2001 Posts: A lot.	Pod filter is quiet compared to a lot of bikes' exhausts out there (600+ CC). I think it's loud in comparison to running the stock airbox but definitely not THAT loud...

April 13th, 2013, 04:36 PM	#14
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Pair it with an aftermarket exhaust. It's louder than the exhaust when you're on the throttle. Idk, I just like a little less noise.

April 14th, 2013, 07:37 PM	#16
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Yes.

April 14th, 2013, 07:39 PM	#18
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	It's actually louder than my Muzzy. I went back to the air box for a few reasons. Noise was one of them. I guess I'll see how it works with the fuel injection and re-assess once I see how the air box compares.

April 14th, 2013, 07:48 PM	#20
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Already have one Already have a good start on the tuning. Been running it for about 2000 miles already. I was running a K&N R-0990, just recently changed back to the air box when I was home on break. Check out the link in my signature for a little more info on my bike. It's also got some tables for fellow ecotrons users to get a little better on some of the tuning variables. I'll even get some good track feedback this summer. So far, so good.

April 15th, 2013, 08:41 AM	#22
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Nick, I meant a pod filter to replace the air box. Not a panel filter to go in the air box.

April 15th, 2013, 08:43 AM	#23
psych0hans ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Hansveer Location: Bombay, India Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r - Track whore, Ninja 300 - SOLD, KTM RC390 - Orange Hulk, Ducati 899 Panigale - Red Devil. Posts: A lot.	Happy with pod filter I can... I removed my airbox and I couldn't be happier... Of course if I had a dyno to tune the damn thing I'd be ecstatic, but I'll just be happy for now... __________________________________________________ GETTING BACK INTO RIDING? Read this. Last futzed with by psych0hans; April 15th, 2013 at 08:54 AM. Reason: Damn auto correct and typos...

April 15th, 2013, 12:24 PM	#24
ninjaryda ninjette.org member Name: Rick Location: Tucson Join Date: Feb 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2007 250r Posts: 63	I just... can't imagine the sound that it makes. But for $40, I'm gonna give it a try (need to order a FP jet kit for it at the same time though). @choneofakind Ouuu. Nice mod link

April 15th, 2013, 07:51 PM	#25
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	I knew what you meant... still makes a difference... __________________________________________________

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