Godspeed409 Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartonmd Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 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 You take the O-ring out of your factory filter, as far as I know... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helvet Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 And yes, the fitting is poorly....... That is why they make it so weak, it will be folded into the right place (or so they say). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redxxrdr Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Same on my 01. Really considering going back to OEM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartonmd Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Same on my 01. Really considering going back to OEM. The one on my '97 fits perfectly :icon_think: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERBXX Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 I had no issue on my 02, I think there is a large seal to take off the airbox cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Krypt Keeper Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 the o-ring is on the airbox itself.. No problems with mine.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sokanxx Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 The K&N in my 97' fits very well also. Seals good and tight I've got no complaints Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godspeed409 Posted October 25, 2006 Author Share Posted October 25, 2006 The K&N in my 97' fits very well also. Seals good and tight I've got no complaints 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartonmd Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 O-ring out of your factory filter, as far as I know... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godspeed409 Posted October 25, 2006 Author Share Posted October 25, 2006 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartonmd Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 removed it off the bottom of the box and the filter fits alot better 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
good-n-sticky Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 removed it off the bottom of the box and the filter fits alot better 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 anyone have to rejet their bike because of the K&N to compensate for the leaner mix? or did you experience a flat spot at high RPM afterwards? just curious.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godspeed409 Posted October 25, 2006 Author Share Posted October 25, 2006 removed it off the bottom of the box and the filter fits alot better 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sokanxx Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 removed it off the bottom of the box and the filter fits alot better 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 anyone have to rejet their bike because of the K&N to compensate for the leaner mix? or did you experience a flat spot at high RPM afterwards? just curious.. I doubt you would HAVE to rejet, but rejetting even with the stock filter and stock exhaust will help with the flat spot. I have stated my thoughts about rejetting a stock bike before. Rejetting for me anyways is too much work to be worth it. after installing an exhaust and K&N the a/f mixture is pretty far off and i would suggest rejetting but i guess to simply answer your question yes rejetting will help your flat spot, and no i dont think just installing a K&N will move that flat spot up in the rev range any. These are just my opinions, others will likely have different opinions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h2o player Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 removed it off the bottom of the box and the filter fits alot better 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 anyone have to rejet their bike because of the K&N to compensate for the leaner mix? or did you experience a flat spot at high RPM afterwards? just curious.. I have a 98 and the K&N works great. No fit problems at all. I doubt you would HAVE to rejet, but rejetting even with the stock filter and stock exhaust will help with the flat spot. I have stated my thoughts about rejetting a stock bike before. Rejetting for me anyways is too much work to be worth it. after installing an exhaust and K&N the a/f mixture is pretty far off and i would suggest rejetting but i guess to simply answer your question yes rejetting will help your flat spot, and no i dont think just installing a K&N will move that flat spot up in the rev range any. These are just my opinions, others will likely have different opinions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch_1100xx Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 on my 99 the fitting is ridiculous, everytime i put the airbox together i prey i got it right/ or it didnt move lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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