Hi Stu, just for your info, the new Triumph branded air filter for my Tiger 955i cost - wait for it - 39€ (about £34) !!!! Btw, happy birthday mukker !!!!
Bloody hell didn't expect it to be that much David! and people wonder why they specify disposable paper filters, they must be laughing all the way to the bank! I shall pin your comment for all to see sir. thank you for the birthday wish!
Hi, Stuart. Long time viewer, first time commenter. I wanted to thank you for your videos and particularly your thorough attention to detail. Today, I changed my air filter on my '17 Bonnie T120 (Jet Black) to the K&N by using the steps detailed in this video. I am happy to report that everything went smoothly without any issues. So, from Oklahoma, USA, thank you for the help and please keep doing what you're doing; I, for one, truly appreciate it.
For anyone looking to fit an air filter to the 2017 Street Scrambler this is a great start. There are very slight differences but not much at all. Thanks for this Stuart, it helped me today.
Stuart, this is great information. I started noticing that my baby was getting sluggish after 10000 Kilometers, I was astonished by how dirty my filter was when I replaced it. The power came back immediately. After viewing this video, I will proceed with the K&N. Thanks again for doing these excellent video.
I want to commend you on all of your videos! They are not only enjoyable, but very informative and concise. The little tid bits of humor are also welcomed! And that accent.... just a joy to listen to and perfect for my Bud Ekins T120.... Thank you and keep them coming Sir!
Thanks so very much, because of your videos I bought, my T100 and my T120 bonnevvel, and because of you I Chang my part in my motorcycles exhaust shorty predator etc etc . Thank a million from New York City 😎😄👍🏼🙏🏼
Happy belated birthday! Because of you I upgraded from 900cc to a 2017 t120! I just ordered the air filter and the exhaust tips. I'm also adding an XPipe. Thanks for the videos. Much love from California
thanks for the tutorial ... I did last year everything ok. I try to did it yesterday and I was mistaken trying to put the plastic cover the other way around ... I thought that the triumph letter in the cover had to be on the outside and I was mistaken! After sawing the video I could do it!!! Muchas gracias Stuart!
Your videos are always instructive (and often entertaining) thanks. The information provided is clear and solidly trustworthy. Between a Haynes manual and your postings, the average Triumph user should have no trouble maintaining their machine to a high standard. I have just installed a K&N air filter on my 2017 Bonneville T-100 and wasn't sure about what K&N intended re. the the application of their grease that comes with the filter. Its purpose is to fill any tiny imperfections in the air box moulding, so as not to allow any tiny particles to circumvent the filter ... and go directly into the engine. Their instructions direct you to put a light bead of grease on the upper edge of the filter, so I was a bit conflicted by the advice in your video to put a bead around the lower edge (between the filter and carrier) ... to avoid the possibility of a stray bit of grease being sucked into the engine and causing trouble. For peace of mind I spoke to someone in the Technical department of K&N today about the best course of action here. The consultant told me that grease under the filter, as you depict, wouldn't hurt, but isn't really necessary. A fine bead of grease (that the tube is designed to dispense) around the top edge of the filter seals the more-important joint between the "clean" side of the filter and the air box, and carries no risk ... in their opinion, the air pressure would never get high enough to suck a nib of grease off the frame of the filter and into the air intake. No disrespect (quite the opposite) but I thought I'd share this P.O.V with anyone else that may have had the same question.
Thank you again I planned on putting one of these filters in my triumphs then I just picked up at my local dealership it was used they said they went through it. With all the motorcycles have purchased off them and we're talking $27,000 motorcycles 2018 Indian Chieftain, 2020 Indian Challenger and the 2021 Royal Enfield interceptor you think they'd make sure they really did go through it and you should see the air filter I took out of it it was black as the the paint job on my bike they will be getting it back later today and reimbursing me. They did give me the oil for an oil change at least they did that along with the filter now we're just going to go get cashback for a air filter 😊
I’m excited to make this install while I wait for this late snowfall to clear up before April. I’ve watched a bunch of your videos. Ended up getting the same x-pipe project done from your other uploads (which I somehow cannot find any longer). Can’t wait to start Bonnie up with new lungs! Cheers!
K&N's are always one of my first mods; had to wait a bit for them to make one to fit my Daytona when I bought that ('97), and not too long after I put one in my T100 I went a step further and mounted an airbox removal kit (which included two K&N's for the carbs), very similar to the set-up on my old Yamaha after I threw out its airbox -- still going with 124K on it but torn down for a rebuild as head gasket was leaking.
Happy Birthday Mr Stuart.... hope it was a good one. Another super helpful video and I thoroughly enjoyed the story behind 'K & N' Filters' introduction into the world of the internal combustion engine. The T120 is looking as lovely as ever, I can tell you're enjoying ownership of this grand machine RSMF
Hi Stuart, I love you videos. They are very inspiring. I just installed the K&N filter on my Street twin 900. I can feel an improvement in torque. Greatings from Belgium.
Hi Jean, did u install filter because your power go down, or just u need to change filter? I have Street Cup 2500km, when i need to change filter? Is it with garanty ok?
Hi Robert, I have 3500km and the original filter was still as clean as new...but I wanted a bit more airflow and more power. I had K&N filters on my HD an Ducati before....I think there is no problem with garanty....
As always, great information, and entertaining. I, too, found very little information on air filter replacement. Triumph wants their dealers to do everything, I guess. Thanks.
Hi Stuart. Just one observation, checked my K&N at 13,000 miles and it was completely black and full of twigs and insects. I think 50,000 miles is a bit optimistic to say the least!
Happy birthday! I hope you had a great day! In terms of performance, maybe consider getting your bike dyno'd with the old air filter, then test the new one to see how big a difference it made. If it's not too expensive...
Good vid as usual stuart hope you had a really happy birthday, I have used k & n filters for years i have found that they improve throttle pick Up i have just washed and re oiled my k & n in my mondo at over 50k looks as good as new now ready for another 50k
Happy Birthday mate! This is another item I will be obtaining thanks to your recommendations. Thank you for sharing your research and I hope you have an awesome birthday!
Happy Birthday! I think K&N is at least easy to wash and lube - only thing one could do wrong is lube is too much... We had K&N:s on our former bikes, now we have Unifilters - they are much more difficult to clean if the most sticky air filter oil is used (French Motul I think is the STICKY one for foam filters...), but one likes to be sure it stays on the filter and doesn't travel into engine... Found some (Motul, too) non bleach-based but a detergent (hydrocarbons, xylene etc. better always wear liquid safe latex gloves) that does the job... So, K&N is easy and most probably lasts the life of the average user...
Thank you Mr Dark! I don't think ive come across the unifilters! or may be I have but just don't remember! yes I have read that over oiling can cause some problems. Thank you as always for watching!
Happy Birthday! Another fine and valuable video from you - and some kind of telepathy because I just bought one and was looking for a „How to ... „ Many thanks Sir!
Ha! Great minds think alike Manfred! so glad this has been useful to someone already! yes I scanned You tube and various other sources my self and could find nothing! even the Triumph hand book doesn't give any clues! let me know how you get on? and thanks for the birthday wiahws!
stuart fillingham there is not much information about technique in that so called hand book - I found an information on amazon, that Haynes will publish a service and repair manual on 28th of March 2018 hope this will be useful
Noticed that the K&N filter was quite tight. Very hard to push back in. When I took it the filter out it was damaged, the rubber was ripped. Hope you can help
Good day to you, Stuart. Just want to give you a heads up that the k&n links that you have in your description for this video are all dead. As usual, appreciate you sharing this. I couldn't find anything about replacing this filter, either.
Hello Stuart, Great video. Do you have any information if this filter fits the T120 euro 5 engine MY 2023. I ask this because from my understanding, a buster plug is not compatible for 2023 models. It has to do something with the sensor regulation and engine warning light. If there is a change in air flow some sensor might report a change and activate engine light??? Thanks
some people are reporting excellent results Geoff, personally with all the mods carried out on the bike so far i dont think theres really any need. but if you dont want to decat, and fit a performance exhaust then its probably the way to go!
Stuart u are like a guide for Triumph owners. Great video. I already buy K&N in Germany about 60e. Do i need a remap fuel maps or buy a power Commander? If i change a Silencers like u did what i need to do? Thx for your experience. You are better than my Triumph agent from marketing. You build good name for Triumph.
No it doesn't need to be remapped Robert just start her up after swapping and leave her to idle for a few minutes. the ECU will make all the adjustment's.
Hi Stuart, what a great review and what great footage! Congrats! Is there any decrease on mileage with that filter and stock pipes? Some years ago I installed a K&N filter on a carb bike, and my mileage decreased a lot. Thanks.
Very informative. Just two questions: does the Oil from the filter adversely affect any sensors (mass air flow)? Also, are you a Rocker, or a Mod? Thanks
Hello random question where is the location of the road you are riding on from the time stamp 0:50 secs mark onwards ? That's a really cool shot interested in doing a similiar one is why I ask an goods vids mate very informative good reviews cheers dude 👍
Here's a question. I have only fitted K&N filters to two bikes, but both suffered from increased fuel consumption after. Only slightly, but have you found that?
Ive not had chance to fully put it through its paces as yet, but the fuel computer isn't showing any difference as yet, where they carburated bikes or fuel injected?
I have fitted a K&N air filter to my Royal Enfield Classic 500. I also replaced the heavy and restrictive factory silencer with a tuned BSA Gold Star type. The ECU has fully compensated without issue. These two upgrades have completely changed the performance which is now far more responsive and noticeably less labored. You can actually tell the engine is happier. Yes the mileage has dropped a couple MPG as a result, but may also be from my happily winding more out of her. I agree with Stuart's excellent assessment. In my case the drop in MPG is well worth the obvious gain in performance. Hey Stu, I saw some surface rust on those pliers of yours. Better get after that with some Muc-Off rust remover and chrome polish. ;-) Happy birthday Matie.
Those pliers are almost as old as me! K&N suggest that the filter may improve fuel economy so perhaps it is a case of a looser right wrist? Thanks for watching Kevin!
Hi Stuart.. am planning to fit one of these to my 2016 Street Twin.. it appears from the K&N website that you’re supposed to put the sealant around the top edge of the filter, then slide it straight it..
Hi Liam k&n had only just released the filter for the t120 when the video was made. They actually advised me not to use the sealant at the time. There was a worry that if it was used on the top. It might get pulled into the injection system. However the best bet is to follow their instructions, as they have obviously got their heads around it now.
Hi, don't you have to re-map after installation? I mean with more air coming through, the fuel mixture might be too lean? with engine damage as a result. Thanks for nice videos.
Could you show how to get to a newer liquid cooled speedmaster ecu so when one puts motone x pipe an dnk airfilters on they can send off ecu for reflashing? Without reprogramming you'll get a lot of deceleration popping.
I notice at the end of this video, as you come to a stop, you shift the transmission into neutral. When I park a bike on the sidestand, I find it prudent to leave the transmission in first gear, as that's my only "parking brake." Left in neutral, it can roll of the sidestand and there goes the chrome on one of the silencers. On old Brit bikes, since we had to find neutral before kick-starting the bike, we often fiddled around with the shifter to find neutral when parking so that cranking the bike later could be done without the fuss of finding neutral. It was silly, but that's what we did. However, on modern bikes, with clutches that actually release, hitting the magic button in gear is quick and easy.
stuart fillingham Hi Stuart first of all Happy Birthday. I enjoy your youtub clips and found them very helpful. I have a 2017 t triumph t 100 and hoping to fit a k/n filter soon ,when they come out. Thanks for the help on where to fine this on the Triumph . Keep your good work up Paul
I Paul Thanks very much! Give K&N a call I think they do have a filter that is suitable but have been unable to fit test it as yet! the model number is TB-9004. let me know how you get on!
stuart fillingham Hi Stuart I have done some research on the t 100 Bonneville 2017 , So far the K&N air filter looks and I believe used ,is the same one as yours , My 2017 new t 100 HT 900 has the same air filter box as the street twin 900 HT engine In the next week if I have time I will remove my air filter and have a look! Triumph say the new 900HT engine used in the street twin is used in the new t100 Bonneville ,so I hope they use the same filter . Will let you know more soon . Regards Paul
That interesting paul! K&N gave me a diffenent model number. itmight be worth giving them a ring . if you can take out the stock filter and take some measurements that might help pin down which one it is!
Hi Stuart, looking closely at the bike it looks like you don't have the Dart flyscreen on there any longer. Is this this Triumph screen? Is it working out better for you than the Dart with regards to the rubbing issues? Great video on the K&N. I have a Street Twin so I'm hoping this part will work on my bike as well.
Stuart, I noticed that you recommended the DNA air filter for the RE Classic 500. For this bike you've chosen K&N air filter. Is this brand of sir filter better suited for a Triumph than the DNA?
Hi Walt, Im not sure what we will be doing as yet, as we will be removing the air box at some stage. so in all likelihood we will be putting some sort of pod filters on. either way your upgrade will be very worthwhile im sure!
Just Got one of these, My dealer has advised me not to fit it as it will void the warranty, they said something to do with oil flow, are they talking out their arse?
lol thats the best one ive heard yet! cant believe some of them are still trying to use the warranty void card after the 2015 consumer rights act came out! The government has been stamping all over vehicle manufacturers for years you would have thought they would have learned by now! thanks for watching Dave!
My own experience with K&N would not engender any trust whatsoever in that company. I "fitted" their air filter for the Suzuki S40 only to discover that it does not fit, will not fit and will leave gaps that will damage your engine. Period. When putting up their rubbery air filter casing against the original it's obvious that it cannot fit. The worst part of the experience was dealing with their technical department. They kept asking me more and detailed questions, but they never answered. They referred me to various departments but again, I got no answer they kept fobbing me off till I simply went away. I did get a refund from the seller, but K&N came across as well dodgy both in their execution of their product and in their response to my enquiries. It is my belief that their success is due to marketing that feeds on itself.
Hi Stu, just for your info, the new Triumph branded air filter for my Tiger 955i cost - wait for it - 39€ (about £34) !!!!
Btw, happy birthday mukker !!!!
Bloody hell didn't expect it to be that much David! and people wonder why they specify disposable paper filters, they must be laughing all the way to the bank! I shall pin your comment for all to see sir. thank you for the birthday wish!
Thanks Stuart once again I am filled with confidende of doing this one maintenance procedure. your help os much appreciated.
Thankyou uncle Stuart, all you upload is useful. Even this many years later.
Hi, Stuart. Long time viewer, first time commenter. I wanted to thank you for your videos and particularly your thorough attention to detail. Today, I changed my air filter on my '17 Bonnie T120 (Jet Black) to the K&N by using the steps detailed in this video. I am happy to report that everything went smoothly without any issues. So, from Oklahoma, USA, thank you for the help and please keep doing what you're doing; I, for one, truly appreciate it.
Thanks for your comment Joshua. im glad to hear it went ok! and thank you for your appreciation!
For anyone looking to fit an air filter to the 2017 Street Scrambler this is a great start. There are very slight differences but not much at all. Thanks for this Stuart, it helped me today.
Your very welcome sir thanks for watching!
I think this is my next little job for my SS. Thanks guys.
Hi please could detail the slight differences thanks
Stuart, this is great information. I started noticing that my baby was getting sluggish after 10000 Kilometers, I was astonished by how dirty my filter was when I replaced it. The power came back immediately. After viewing this video, I will proceed with the K&N. Thanks again for doing these excellent video.
Your very welcome Michel, I'm really glad my ramblings are of use to you! Thank you for watching!
I want to commend you on all of your videos! They are not only enjoyable, but very informative and concise. The little tid bits of humor are also welcomed! And that accent.... just a joy to listen to and perfect for my Bud Ekins T120.... Thank you and keep them coming Sir!
Thanks so very much, because of your videos I bought, my T100 and my T120 bonnevvel, and because of you I Chang my part in my motorcycles exhaust shorty predator etc etc . Thank a million from New York City 😎😄👍🏼🙏🏼
Glad I could help
Happy belated birthday! Because of you I upgraded from 900cc to a 2017 t120! I just ordered the air filter and the exhaust tips. I'm also adding an XPipe. Thanks for the videos. Much love from California
only just found your comment Ron, thanks matey!
thanks for the tutorial ... I did last year everything ok. I try to did it yesterday and I was mistaken trying to put the plastic cover the other way around ... I thought that the triumph letter in the cover had to be on the outside and I was mistaken! After sawing the video I could do it!!! Muchas gracias Stuart!
Your videos are always instructive (and often entertaining) thanks. The information provided is clear and solidly trustworthy. Between a Haynes manual and your postings, the average Triumph user should have no trouble maintaining their machine to a high standard.
I have just installed a K&N air filter on my 2017 Bonneville T-100 and wasn't sure about what K&N intended re. the the application of their grease that comes with the filter. Its purpose is to fill any tiny imperfections in the air box moulding, so as not to allow any tiny particles to circumvent the filter ... and go directly into the engine.
Their instructions direct you to put a light bead of grease on the upper edge of the filter, so I was a bit conflicted by the advice in your video to put a bead around the lower edge (between the filter and carrier) ... to avoid the possibility of a stray bit of grease being sucked into the engine and causing trouble.
For peace of mind I spoke to someone in the Technical department of K&N today about the best course of action here. The consultant told me that grease under the filter, as you depict, wouldn't hurt, but isn't really necessary. A fine bead of grease (that the tube is designed to dispense) around the top edge of the filter seals the more-important joint between the "clean" side of the filter and the air box, and carries no risk ... in their opinion, the air pressure would never get high enough to suck a nib of grease off the frame of the filter and into the air intake.
No disrespect (quite the opposite) but I thought I'd share this P.O.V with anyone else that may have had the same question.
Thank you again I planned on putting one of these filters in my triumphs then I just picked up at my local dealership it was used they said they went through it. With all the motorcycles have purchased off them and we're talking $27,000 motorcycles 2018 Indian Chieftain, 2020 Indian Challenger and the 2021 Royal Enfield interceptor you think they'd make sure they really did go through it and you should see the air filter I took out of it it was black as the the paint job on my bike they will be getting it back later today and reimbursing me. They did give me the oil for an oil change at least they did that along with the filter now we're just going to go get cashback for a air filter 😊
I’m excited to make this install while I wait for this late snowfall to clear up before April. I’ve watched a bunch of your videos. Ended up getting the same x-pipe project done from your other uploads (which I somehow cannot find any longer). Can’t wait to start Bonnie up with new lungs! Cheers!
Thanks stuart fillingham. Your video made it possible to me (not mechanically skilled) to change the filter with success.
Glad it helped
K&N's are always one of my first mods; had to wait a bit for them to make one to fit my Daytona when I bought that ('97), and not too long after I put one in my T100 I went a step further and mounted an airbox removal kit (which included two K&N's for the carbs), very similar to the set-up on my old Yamaha after I threw out its airbox -- still going with 124K on it but torn down for a rebuild as head gasket was leaking.
Happy birthday! Enjoyed the entire video, and marveled at how simple the engineers have made accessing the filter. :))
Thank you sir! have to admit finding access to it had me scratching my head for half an hour!
Just installed mine thanks to you. was a breeze. Great instructions cant wait to open her up!
Only just found your comment Eric, your very welcome, thanks for watching!
Happy Birthday Mr Stuart.... hope it was a good one. Another super helpful video and I thoroughly enjoyed the story behind 'K & N' Filters' introduction into the world of the internal combustion engine. The T120 is looking as lovely as ever, I can tell you're enjoying ownership of this grand machine RSMF
Thank you Mark, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Hi Stuart, I love you videos. They are very inspiring. I just installed the K&N filter on my Street twin 900. I can feel an improvement in torque. Greatings from Belgium.
welcome aboard Jean Luc and thank you very much!
Hi Jean, did u install filter because your power go down, or just u need to change filter? I have Street Cup 2500km, when i need to change filter? Is it with garanty ok?
Hi Robert, I have 3500km and the original filter was still as clean as new...but I wanted a bit more airflow and more power. I had K&N filters on my HD an Ducati before....I think there is no problem with garanty....
Happy Birthday! Hope you had a great day! Loved the story of K&N!
Very helpful for install of DNA filter on wife's 2016 ST. Thanks for posting.
As always, great information, and entertaining. I, too, found very little information on air filter replacement. Triumph wants their dealers to do everything, I guess. Thanks.
Hi Stuart. Just one observation, checked my K&N at 13,000 miles and it was completely black and full of twigs and insects. I think 50,000 miles is a bit optimistic to say the least!
Hi Stuart, i wanted to thank you this video, i just did the same on the street Scrambler , and your explanation saved my day.
Muito obrigado.
Hello Mario, I too have a street scrambler and I am curious if you removed the exhaust when you put in the air filter? thanks
Belated birthday wishes mate, I personally liked the video and the quality of the content is in the detailing you provide 👍
Ivan Castellino thankyou sir!
Late happy birthday! Gorgeous, gorgeous T120 and wonderful channel. Thank you for all the reviews.
Your very welcome thank you for watching!
Happy birthday! I hope you had a great day! In terms of performance, maybe consider getting your bike dyno'd with the old air filter, then test the new one to see how big a difference it made. If it's not too expensive...
Thanks Steve and thanks for watching I will look in to that! might make an interesting video!
Thanks for this video Stuart. It was hugely helpful.
Happy Birthday Stuart your job on youtube it's very useful for those who love their motorbike Thank you!!!
You deserve more subscribers. Love watching your vids.
Thank you Warren! and thank you for watching!
Happy Birthday Stuart! Many more.
Thank you very much Steve!
Happy Belated Birthday Mr. Fillingham!
LOL Thank you Mr Rose!
Good vid as usual stuart hope you had a really happy birthday, I have used k & n filters for years i have found that they improve throttle pick Up i have just washed and re oiled my k & n in my mondo at over 50k looks as good as new now ready for another 50k
Those were exactly my findings Anthony! Thank you for watching sir!
Happy Birthday mate! This is another item I will be obtaining thanks to your recommendations. Thank you for sharing your research and I hope you have an awesome birthday!
Thanks Chad and your very welcome I reckon you will notice some difference and she will be able to breath even better with those exhaust tips on!
Happy Birthday! I think K&N is at least easy to wash and lube - only thing one could do wrong is lube is too much... We had K&N:s on our former bikes, now we have Unifilters - they are much more difficult to clean if the most sticky air filter oil is used (French Motul I think is the STICKY one for foam filters...), but one likes to be sure it stays on the filter and doesn't travel into engine... Found some (Motul, too) non bleach-based but a detergent (hydrocarbons, xylene etc. better always wear liquid safe latex gloves) that does the job... So, K&N is easy and most probably lasts the life of the average user...
Thank you Mr Dark! I don't think ive come across the unifilters! or may be I have but just don't remember! yes I have read that over oiling can cause some problems.
Thank you as always for watching!
Happy Birthday Stuart. Have a great one.
Thank you Marc!
Great video and information Mr. Stuart...thanks for sharing...Happy late birthday!
Thank you sir! and thanks verymuch for watching!
Happy Birthday! Another fine and valuable video from you - and some kind of telepathy because I just bought one and was looking for
a „How to ... „ Many thanks Sir!
Ha! Great minds think alike Manfred! so glad this has been useful to someone already! yes I scanned You tube and various other sources my self and could find nothing! even the Triumph hand book doesn't give any clues! let me know how you get on? and thanks for the birthday wiahws!
stuart fillingham there is not much information about technique in that so called hand book - I found an information on amazon, that Haynes will publish a service and repair manual on 28th of March 2018 hope this will be useful
Pardon for your name in front of my answer that was not intended
I Hope they do because its a nightmare trying to get the correct information for any maintenance at the moment!
I never would have found out where this access point was
No questions, just a thank you.
So it sounds like you noticed some enhancement in performance. May be worth a try. Thank you Stuart.
Hi John, yes I did. I wont pretend it was an earth shattering difference, but there is a definite improvement!
Noticed that the K&N filter was quite tight. Very hard to push back in. When I took it the filter out it was damaged, the rubber was ripped. Hope you can help
Hi do have any idea what went wrong 😕 🤔
Happy Birthday uncle Stu!
Thanks Joseph!
Happy Birthday big fella another very informative video.
Thank you very much Andrew!
Happy birthday to you from central Texas.
Happy Birthday, will give filter a try.
Thank you Paul!
Happy belated birthday Stuart!!
Thank you Sir!
Good day to you, Stuart. Just want to give you a heads up that the k&n links that you have in your description for this video are all dead.
As usual, appreciate you sharing this. I couldn't find anything about replacing this filter, either.
Happy Birthday Stuart, thanks for the great videos.
Thank you Sir! and your very welcome!
Hello Stuart,
Great video. Do you have any information if this filter fits the T120 euro 5 engine MY 2023.
I ask this because from my understanding, a buster plug is not compatible for 2023 models. It has to do something with the sensor regulation and engine warning light. If there is a change in air flow some sensor might report a change and activate engine light???
Thanks
Happy Birthday !!!!!
Thank you for this video!!
Hi Stuart, can you comment on any changes you have noticed with regard to induction noise/sound please? Thank you!
Its made no difference to induction noise that I can detect colin!
Hi Stuart, very informative.Wondering whether you considered removing the snorkel. Your thoughts would be appreciated
some people are reporting excellent results Geoff, personally with all the mods carried out on the bike so far i dont think theres really any need. but if you dont want to decat, and fit a performance exhaust then its probably the way to go!
Thank you Stuart, Love your videos, Where can one order a K&N air filter for my T120? Thanks Peter
You look like a movie, nice sir. And happy birthday.
Thank you Momo!
Stuart u are like a guide for Triumph owners. Great video. I already buy K&N in Germany about 60e. Do i need a remap fuel maps or buy a power Commander? If i change a Silencers like u did what i need to do? Thx for your experience. You are better than my Triumph agent from marketing. You build good name for Triumph.
No it doesn't need to be remapped Robert just start her up after swapping and leave her to idle for a few minutes. the ECU will make all the adjustment's.
Stuart, thx for answer. Did the filter change a sound of bike?
Is it the same installation procedure on the 17 street scrambler 900
Hi Stuart, what a great review and what great footage! Congrats! Is there any decrease on mileage with that filter and stock pipes? Some years ago I installed a K&N filter on a carb bike, and my mileage decreased a lot. Thanks.
Happy belated birthday old man😈
LOL Thank you Sir!
Stuart are they available for the bobber yet do you know?
Great video!
Did you have to retune the bike to suit the K&N filter and was there a difference in performance
Very informative. Just two questions: does the Oil from the filter adversely affect any sensors (mass air flow)? Also, are you a Rocker, or a Mod? Thanks
Very helpful 👍
Did you notice a deeper or louder sound difference? Happy belated
Thank you sir! have to say I don't really notice any difference in the engine tone or volume. thanks for watching!
Very helpful - thank you!
Hello random question where is the location of the road you are riding on from the time stamp 0:50 secs mark onwards ? That's a really cool shot interested in doing a similiar one is why I ask an goods vids mate very informative good reviews cheers dude 👍
Personally, I'm not a fan of K&N, so I will not use this filter, but I appreciate your nicely done video showing how the filter is replaced.
No I Know some people have issues with them, but I did think the fitting video may be useful. Thanks for watching
Here's a question. I have only fitted K&N filters to two bikes, but both suffered from increased fuel consumption after. Only slightly, but have you found that?
Ive not had chance to fully put it through its paces as yet, but the fuel computer isn't showing any difference as yet, where they carburated bikes or fuel injected?
I have fitted a K&N air filter to my Royal Enfield Classic 500. I also replaced the heavy and restrictive factory silencer with a tuned BSA Gold Star type. The ECU has fully compensated without issue. These two upgrades have completely changed the performance which is now far more responsive and noticeably less labored. You can actually tell the engine is happier. Yes the mileage has dropped a couple MPG as a result, but may also be from my happily winding more out of her. I agree with Stuart's excellent assessment. In my case the drop in MPG is well worth the obvious gain in performance.
Hey Stu, I saw some surface rust on those pliers of yours. Better get after that with some Muc-Off rust remover and chrome polish. ;-) Happy birthday Matie.
Those pliers are almost as old as me!
K&N suggest that the filter may improve fuel economy so perhaps it is a case of a looser right wrist?
Thanks for watching Kevin!
Haynes manual 6401 has the info needed. Great vid anyway!
yes the Haynes manual had not been published when this video was made.
Hey Stuart. where did you get those vintage goggles from? they look amazing! would like to get one for myself.
Halcyon.
Hi Stuart.. am planning to fit one of these to my 2016 Street Twin.. it appears from the K&N website that you’re supposed to put the sealant around the top edge of the filter, then slide it straight it..
Hi Liam k&n had only just released the filter for the t120 when the video was made. They actually advised me not to use the sealant at the time. There was a worry that if it was used on the top. It might get pulled into the injection system. However the best bet is to follow their instructions, as they have obviously got their heads around it now.
Hi Stuart, thanks for the reply..It does seem a little odd putting exposed sealant into the airbox
Hi, don't you have to re-map after installation? I mean with more air coming through, the fuel mixture might be too lean? with engine damage as a result. Thanks for nice videos.
No Thomas it doesn't need remapping, those days are gone with the LC bikes.
Happy birthday 🎂
Could you show how to get to a newer liquid cooled speedmaster ecu so when one puts motone x pipe an dnk airfilters on they can send off ecu for reflashing? Without reprogramming you'll get a lot of deceleration popping.
That is totally normal
hello there is this air filtrer works on the thruxton 1200 R ?
I have a 2022 Bonnie T 100 and there’s no reference to where the air filter is in the owners manual
I notice at the end of this video, as you come to a stop, you shift the transmission into neutral. When I park a bike on the sidestand, I find it prudent to leave the transmission in first gear, as that's my only "parking brake." Left in neutral, it can roll of the sidestand and there goes the chrome on one of the silencers.
On old Brit bikes, since we had to find neutral before kick-starting the bike, we often fiddled around with the shifter to find neutral when parking so that cranking the bike later could be done without the fuss of finding neutral. It was silly, but that's what we did. However, on modern bikes, with clutches that actually release, hitting the magic button in gear is quick and easy.
Happy birthday.
Thank you very much sir!
stuart fillingham Hi Stuart first of all Happy Birthday.
I enjoy your youtub clips and found them very helpful.
I have a 2017 t triumph t 100 and hoping to fit a k/n filter soon ,when they come out.
Thanks for the help on where to fine this on the Triumph .
Keep your good work up
Paul
I Paul Thanks very much! Give K&N a call I think they do have a filter that is suitable but have been unable to fit test it as yet! the model number is TB-9004. let me know how you get on!
stuart fillingham
Hi Stuart
I have done some research on the t 100 Bonneville 2017 ,
So far the K&N air filter looks and I believe used ,is the same one as yours ,
My 2017 new t 100 HT 900 has the same air filter box as the street twin 900 HT engine
In the next week if I have time I will remove my air filter and have a look!
Triumph say the new 900HT engine used in the street twin is used in the new t100 Bonneville ,so I hope they use the same filter .
Will let you know more soon .
Regards
Paul
That interesting paul! K&N gave me a diffenent model number. itmight be worth giving them a ring . if you can take out the stock filter and take some measurements that might help pin down which one it is!
Hi Stuart, looking closely at the bike it looks like you don't have the Dart flyscreen on there any longer. Is this this Triumph screen? Is it working out better for you than the Dart with regards to the rubbing issues?
Great video on the K&N. I have a Street Twin so I'm hoping this part will work on my bike as well.
Re the Street twin Ryan let me know if every thing looks the same!
and the screen is I'm afraid still the dart classic.
Thanks for watching!
Stuart, I noticed that you recommended the DNA air filter for the RE Classic 500. For this bike you've chosen K&N air filter. Is this brand of sir filter better suited for a Triumph than the DNA?
DNA are better quality.
I am getting a k&N AIr FIlter for my 2014 T100SE. Are you getting one for your T100?
Hi Walt, Im not sure what we will be doing as yet, as we will be removing the air box at some stage. so in all likelihood we will be putting some sort of pod filters on. either way your upgrade will be very worthwhile im sure!
Is there any difference in fuel economy?
not that ive been able to discern!
can't see the air filter box holding screw in the circled picture
Just Got one of these, My dealer has advised me not to fit it as it will void the warranty, they said something to do with oil flow, are they talking out their arse?
lol thats the best one ive heard yet! cant believe some of them are still trying to use the warranty void card after the 2015 consumer rights act came out! The government has been stamping all over vehicle manufacturers for years you would have thought they would have learned by now! thanks for watching Dave!
Have you still got your t120?
the professional,,,,
My own experience with K&N would not engender any trust whatsoever in that company. I "fitted" their air filter for the Suzuki S40 only to discover that it does not fit, will not fit and will leave gaps that will damage your engine. Period. When putting up their rubbery air filter casing against the original it's obvious that it cannot fit. The worst part of the experience was dealing with their technical department. They kept asking me more and detailed questions, but they never answered. They referred me to various departments but again, I got no answer they kept fobbing me off till I simply went away. I did get a refund from the seller, but K&N came across as well dodgy both in their execution of their product and in their response to my enquiries. It is my belief that their success is due to marketing that feeds on itself.