Godspeed409

So... you did pull it out of the factory filter and put it into the groove of the K&N, right? That's the way the '97-8's are, and I've been into several XX's, but they have all been carb'd, and I know the air boxes are different... Mike no i didnt... there was no sealing ring on the filter whatsoever. The only ring was actually like glued to the bottom of the airbox inside the little grove... now i didnt buy the bike new, so it could be an aftermarket paper filter i pulled out of there when swapping, but the paper one looked factory honda to me.. eathier way the filter seals pretty well like i got it now, the K&N came with a tube of sealing grease and i ran a bead around the grove before installing the filter.

ok.. i figured it out... the o-ring is in that little groove, that i thought was solid plastic actually has a little rubber band-like string through it.. removed it off the bottom of the box and the filter fits alot better i think the K&N instructions really could specify alittle more. thanks all

really kinda confused... mine sits against the seal in the bottom of the airbox but is hardly what id call a "Tight" seal... but as far as i could find theres noting to remove from the airbox (Top or bottom) atleast not that i saw.. and i looked... someone needs to clarify this for everyone.... maybe i have it in wrong?

Got a k&n for the bird and the instructions say something about removing an o-ring!??! which i dont have (2000 blackbird)... so you basiclyu just grease it up and set it in there?!?! doesnt seem real airtight to me.. maybe im just picky>?!?!?!?! Is this really how its installed? or is there really an o-ring to take out somewhere??!? thanks

Jaws gets his Clear Alternatives through me There are Smoked front lenses available from Clear Alternatives. I installed a set for Josh at NEXXT. They are not dark smoked but smoked none the less verses Crystal Clear to match the headlight. Actually I prefer the crystal up front but that is just me hey john... i need a set too.... if there available please email me with price, Info Etc. loyalhusband@gmail.com thanks.

Hello all.. Just got a 2000XX Bird in Fantastic shape.. no a scratch or ding anywhere... upgraded from a sv650.. Love the power the bikes got, brings a smile to my face every time.. I kicked over the idea of a Hyabusa before buying the bike, but the blackbird was so much easyier (For me) to look at. Anyway... Im going to do the Power Commander III, with a custom map... i want to do a full exhaust but keep the twin mufflers (Ideas on brand anyone?)... and a K&N is already on the way.. Ive read that the birds tend to do between 130 and 140 RWHP stock.. IS there anyone with similar mods that can give me an idea of the power there making? Any other ways to make more power that im missing? (Without spending an arm and a leg) Thanks... Im a local at my dragstrip and would love to race the bike a few times next year...