Air Filter

[makzy]

must agree with the k&n devoties , i looked at 3 oem filters on ebay, thank god for zoom, the seal was rotting and in one pic you could even see foam dust in front of it, if their old stock they'l prob be rotten, bought a k&n from my local shop, $72 will see out my days!

[Christian Raith]

K&N filter here too

[melbxs]

#1 what sort of stuff the filter is made of to start with

                                                       

It's the fur of a rare Japanese weasel.    Don't tell Greenpeace.

[steptoe]

metho, ay,, and how often

one thing Ive never worked out,, #1 what sort of stuff the filter is made of to start with,,
                                                       
                                                      #2 what is best to clean it with,

mine always turned to fluff and crap if I did any thing with them,, hence the reson I made my own

[Stout]

No wonder mine has lasted so long - it was getting regular petrol rinses until recently!

Maybe I shouldn't have fixed the float heights after all....

[melbxs]

Longevity , construction , type of materials , design/overall quality/value for money is something we all seek.I also have had great service life out of the original filters and to memory have only replaced it once in 90,000 kms.........with the one that is in the bike at present.A bloody great run and  just through neglect of the bike on my part did it need replacing with the one i had prevously purchased as a " just in case " scenario.Hence now i have ordered another one for standby.(Just in case!!!!!) Thanks again for all input.

Agreed Jeff. A wash out in metho and the OEM ones are as good as new.

[excess.11]

Longevity , construction , type of materials , design/overall quality/value for money is something we all seek.I also have had great service life out of the original filters and to memory have only replaced it once in 90,000 kms.........with the one that is in the bike at present.A bloody great run and  just through neglect of the bike on my part did it need replacing with the one i had prevously purchased as a " just in case " scenario.Hence now i have ordered another one for standby.(Just in case!!!!!) Thanks again for all input. 

[Fred]

K&N, that was the last one I bought in 1998

[AussiXS11G]

that k&n would have been the last filter you ever bought......
 

[excess.11]

Just called my local dealer and $37.50 for a new original yamaha filter as you said doesn t seem unreasonable...sooooooooooo i have one on order.Thanks for your input guys.Sure beats $70 to $80 for a k&n from the usa .

[Stout]

Last time I needed one, I just went to my local bike shop & they ordered it in for me. Cost about $35, which I didn't find unreasonable at the time. Even though I knew I was possibly paying a slight premium, I was happy to do so to support a new & independent bike store in my own suburb!

[Eveready1100]

Here's one
CLICKY

I thought I had another supplier somewhere on here with a filter for around $28. Can't seem to lay my eyes on it ATM but I'll keep searching

[melbxs]

Bruce at Yamwreck will have OEM ones I think.

Yamwreck Motorcycles
18 Yooralla, ASHWOOD, VIC
East VIC, Waverley West
p: (03) 98078376 

He's worth a visit for the chat. Nice guy and knows his stuff. Folk say he's overpriced, but I don't think he's all that bad.

[excess.11]

Anyone know where there is a standard air filter for sale at a reasonable price? Im pretty sure i don t want this one though.!!!     
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-K-N-Yamaha-Air-Filter-XS1100-1977-On-YA-140-E75-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3f06fc79f7QQitemZ270700149239QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories