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Do you guys run a K&N air filter on your bikes? Or the BMC. is it just a matter of preference?
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both are really good filters but the bmc race will flow more air tho, but i have a k&n on my 04 zx6r and i love it
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^heard the same thing, so i got a k&n and saw a small diference.i hope to see a bigger diference when i figure out my pc3.
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So once the filter goes in the bike has to be re tuned? The fuel injection wont do it itself?
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you really don't have to get it tuned but if your runnin and aftermarket exhaust i would bc your going to be runnin lean with the increase air inside the motor
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No i realize that. i just thought that the computer would compensate for it?
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No i realize that. i just thought that the computer would compensate for it?
no sir thats where the pc comes in handy at
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Ok good thank you for the reply. I learn something new everyday.
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