mack82097 Posted May 11, 2003 Share Posted May 11, 2003 Hello all, This is my first post on this forum. I recently moved from a Suzuki Bandit to a CBR1100XX. First thing I did was install a Factory Pro Stage 1 jet kit and K&N air filter. I can swear now that there's more intake noise coming from the airbox because of the K&N. Is this normal, or maybe I didn't install it properly? Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks, Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar10dah Posted May 11, 2003 Share Posted May 11, 2003 Were you on the Bandit list at Topica? Welcome to the XX board! BTW- NICE upgrade... Nothing wrong with the Bandit, though. I just like the XX much better! :grin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack82097 Posted May 11, 2003 Author Share Posted May 11, 2003 Thanks for the replies. I have a feeling that this board is going to be a great resource as I tinker with the 'Bird. I'm glad that the K&N is the source of the noise. On my Bandit I replaced the airbox with individual pod filters. Talk about noisy. bar10dah, I was on the Maximum-Suzuki board. What's "Topica" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar10dah Posted May 11, 2003 Share Posted May 11, 2003 bar10dah, I was on the Maximum-Suzuki board. What's "Topica" I guess that's just the server they're using. It's bandits@topica.com . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XX RATED Posted May 11, 2003 Share Posted May 11, 2003 Usally - When an air filter makes more noise than usal - it's because it's allowing more air to pass through it. This subject (is the K&N better than the stock filter) has been debated many times on this forum. The general consences is that the K&N & stock Honda filter pass the same amount of air; that would mean that the air box is louder for another reason; possibly has one of the air inlet tubes become disloged from the air box housing? I would take a closer look at the airbox and inspect the seal around the filter, just to be sure........ Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack82097 Posted May 12, 2003 Author Share Posted May 12, 2003 XX Rated, I'll pull the tank and take a look. One question though...if an air inlets has become dislodged or if the air filter skirt is not fully seated, wouldn't there be other symptoms such as a hanging idle or other whacky throttle response due to the extra lean condition? Thanks, Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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