WHERE IT ALL BEGAN Ken Johnson and Norm McDonald make up the “K” and the “N” in K&N. Ken and Norm were avid motorcycle racers who started out by making a line of handlebars in the 1960’s. While promoting their handlebars, they also began experimenting with different air filter designs to combat the frustrations of the air filter technology of the day. They had found that the most successful design consisted of layers of cotton gauze sandwiched between wire mesh, and coated with oil to help trap particles. This design provided good air flow, trapped dirt particles, and allowed the filter to be cleaned and re-used. In 1969 K&N began production of these filters, and the worlds Best Air Filter was born!
K&N – Air & Oil Filters
Built for racers... By racers
Air Filters Engine Protection & Air Filtration We take filtration seriously. Anyone can make a filter that will flow more air. The trick is to flow more air safely. In our opinion, we hit the sweet spot – an optimal blend of high air flow, filtration efficiency, durability and dust capacity – and our filters are re-usable. K&N Air Filter media has been tested both in-house and by independent labs using the ISO5011 test developed by the Society of Automotive Engineers. In addition, we test many of our filters both in and out of the OE airbox ensuring proper fit and function. Our goal is to design filters with the maximum possible airflow achievable while providing guaranteed engine protection. K&N has a massive range of specific and universal filters to suit almost any application, and provide the optimum balance of performance and protection. FEATURES • High air flow • Excellent filtration • Designed to increase horsepower and acceleration • Pre-Oiled and ready for use. • Washable and Reusable • Will NOT void vehicle warranty • Lasts up to 50,000 miles before cleaning is required (depending on driving conditions)
• K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty® • Economical – a K&N Air Filter will last the life of your Automobile, Motorcycle, or ATV. • Works with original equipment manufacturer vehicle electronics • Easy high performance add-on • Environmentally friendly
*FOR SPECIFIC FITMENT LISTINGS, please consult your k&n catalogue, or visit www.knfilters.com
TESTING – LABORATORY AND REAL WORLD
K&N Air Filters are tested for the following: • Air Flow. For optimum performance. • Air Filtration. To ensure that the filter provides performance while doing its primary job – protecting your motor. • Power & Torque gains. K&N always aims to give a power gain, while maintaining an exceptional level of filtration protection for your motor. • Vibration testing. K&N use vibration testing on their filters and frames to ensure that their filters will last the test of time and withstand damage that could cause filtration problems.
A K&N Air Filter is made of 4 to 6 layers of cotton gauze sandwiched between two epoxy-coated aluminum wire screens. The cotton is treated with a specially formulated grade of oil causing tackiness throughout the cotton’s microscopic strands. The nature of the cotton allows high volumes of airflow, and when combined with the tackiness of the oil creates a powerful filtering media that ensures engine protection. In contrast, most other media can not maintain the same balance of airflow and filtration throughout the filter’s life without sacrificing one or the other. With a K&N Air Filter, there is no sacrifice.
Moulded filter frames are designed to fit perfectly into your OE air box assembly.
Extensive ‘bench’ testing for flow & filtration
Oiled filter media
Media with protective mesh
Oil application
Pleated ‘accordian’ fold design in filter surface provides more surface area for more breathability and filtration capacity.
4-6 layers of premium cotton gause is used to help provide the highest levels of air flow and filtration. The gauze filter media is pre-oiled and ready for use. K&N’s filter gauze has an extremely long life span, and is completely washable and re-usable.
One-piece seamless sealing bead ensures an air-tight fit.
Epoxy coated aluminium mesh screen protects filter media.
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K&N – Air & Oil Filters
K&N uses independent laboratories to help ensure that our products meet or exceed your high performance and high filtration demands. Better yet, we conduct our own testing at our own state-of-theart in-house testing laboratory. For more information on K&N air filters and testing go to the K&N Technical Learning Center area on the website.
The Importance of Oil
Replacement Air Filters K&N’s replacement air filters are a perfect addition to almost any road bike or ATV. They fit perfectly into the standard air-box, provide a power increase in almost all cases. They are designed to provide longer service intervals, and are washable and re-usable to provide an extremely long life span. *There are also race versions available for selected models.
K&N – Air & Oil Filters
AirCharger Performance Air Intake Kits K&N’s Aircharger Performance Intake Kit will get more horsepower from your Harley-Davidson® motorcycle. K&N’s air intake for Touring Models gained an amazing 12.92 HP and K&N’s air intake for Softail Models gained 10.21 HP. This High-Flow Intake System eliminates the restrictive stock OE air cleaner and replacing it with a K&N High-Flow Air Filter & mandril bent aluminum intake tube.
X-Stream Dirt Bike & Supermoto Filters With the current rage in 4 stroke technology, the K&N X-Stream Filter provides a great option for dirt bikes. The increased filtration area provides more air-flow while the 4 layers of woven premium cotton media allow for increased filtration. The X-Stream filter provides good performance gains, and its two piece design makes installation, changing and cleaning a breeze.
Universal Air Filters, Pods & Vent Filters K&N’s Universal Air Filters are designed and manufactured for a massive variety of applications. Regardless of the angle or, offset diameter of the air intake, there is a K&N Universal air filter for your equipment. All filters are constructed with ultra-strong moulded pliable rubber flanges which absorb vibration and allow for secure attachment and can also be stretched up to 1/16” (1.5mm) to fit in-between sizes. K&N Universal air filters are available in round, tapered (cone style) and oval designs, for just about any special application. K&N also make a massive range of Crankcase Vent Filters. There are many sizes and styles available, including Steel Based models, Rubber Based Models, and steel or rubber based models with Shields. *FOR SPECIFIC FITMENT LISTINGS, please consult your k&n catalogue, or visit www.knfilters.com
Oil Filters K&N Premium Wrench-Off Oil Filters Originally developed for demanding auto race applications, our premium oil filters are rapidly becoming a favourite among consumers for their outstanding reliability, durability and easy removal. Our Oil Filters Have Nuts We have all been there: Whether it’s remembering where that disappearing canister tool is; or having oil leak all over your garage and yourself; or finally giving up and pounding a screwdriver through the filter just to get if off. Most of our canister type motorcycle and ATV oil filters come with a 17 mm nut.
High-Flow Rate Our oil filters use resin impregnated cellulose filter media. This allows for higher flow rates while providing outstanding filtration. High filter flow rates are important in racing vehicles where the oil is pumped much faster than in a standard vehicle. When the engine is circulating oil at high GPM rates, the high-flow oil filter helps reduce the loss of pressure through the filtering process. Compatible with the Latest in Synthetic Engine Oils Our oil filters are ideal for high-end synthetic motor oil. Synthetic motor oil is said to offer improved flow performance at cold temperatures while providing superior protection against thermal degradation.
Canister Type Oil Filters Drilled safety wire holes for racing in canister oil filters • Most have sturdy 17 mm wrench nut where applicable to make oil filter removal quick and easy • Heavy-duty construction • Resin-impregnated filter media provides maximum filtering surface for contaminant removal • Anti-drainback valve (where applicable) eliminates dry starts, prevents oil from draining back into crankcase during engine shutdown • Internally lubricated gasket provides positive seal while allowing easy on and off of filter • Rolled threads provide extra protection against stripping • Traps 99% of harmful contaminants
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Durable Construction for Extreme Conditions We use thicker canister walls for extra strength & durability which reduces the risk of damage from debris. They will also withstand higher oil pressures found only in racing environments. The drilled hole on the nut is for a safety wire attachment – Required for many types of racing to prevent blown oil filters from falling on the track and representing a hazard.
K&N Service Items Recharger Filter Care Service Kit aerosol
squeeze
A six-step maintenance system designed to clean any K&N Filtercharger® Air Filter. Restores air flow efficiency so your K&N Filter performs like new!
Same as 99-5000 except has squeeze oil bottle instead of spray can.
Includes: 6.5 oz. Spray Oil & 12 oz. Filter Cleaner
#99-5050
Includes: 8 oz. Squeeze Oil & 12 oz. Filter Cleaner
#99-5000 Aerosol
Squeeze
K&N – Air & Oil Filters
K&N Filtercharger Oil K&N Air Filter Oil is the only oil specially formulated to work in combination with the cotton fabric in K&N Filtercharger® elements providing a superior air filtration system. When used as directed, it quickly penetrates the filter pleats, where it remains suspended in the cotton fabric. Saturation is maintained until the element is cleaned with K&N Air Filter Cleaner. 6.5-oz. aerosol can – Red #99-0504 12-oz. aerosol can – Red #99-0516 8-oz. squeeze bottle – Red #99-0533 Aerosol
Squeeze
0.5-oz. pillow pack – Red #99-11312 1-gal. refill bottle – Red #99-0551 5-gal. pail – Red #99-0555
Pillow Pack
K&N Filter Cleaner & Power Kleen Degreaser
Small Spray Bottle
Trigger Spray Bottle
K&N Air Filter Cleaner
K&N Power Kleen
K&N Air Filter Cleaner is the only cleaner formulated to clean K&N Filtercharger™ air filters with cotton media. The use of any other cleaning solution can void the filter’s warranty, and quite possibly could damage the cotton material.
K&N Power Kleen Cleaner works to dissolve the dirt build up and old filter oil, and can be washed away with water. It so good at cleaning greasy dirt and grime that it is also used as an industrial strength degreaser. Complete instructions on bottle. NOTE: Do not use on polished or anodized aluminum.
12-fl. oz. small spray bottle #99-0606 32-fl. oz. trigger spray bottle #99-0621 1-gal. refill bottle #99-0635 5-gal. Pail #99-0640
K&N Sealing Grease K&N Sealing Grease provides an airtight fit around sealing surfaces on all types of air filter elements. It resists heat and will not melt or run off. K&N sealing grease is not to be used on clamp-on filter elements. 6-oz. squeeze tube #99-0704 1-oz. squeeze tube #99-0703-1 *FOR SPECIFIC FITMENT LISTINGS, please consult your k&n catalogue, or visit www.knfilters.com