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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => The Bike - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: worker on August 09, 2015, 02:03:28 PM

Title: [q] c14 '08 airfilter install, what side is up ?
Post by: worker on August 09, 2015, 02:03:28 PM: Hello,
When replacing airfilter on '08 C14 abs, I noticed that it was installed the metallic side up.
However, in this video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxDiqMcEaQU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxDiqMcEaQU)
(2011 c14) the air filter was shown installed metallic side down

what's the right way?

thx
Title: Re: [q] c14 '08 airfilter install, what side is up ?
Post by: gPink on August 09, 2015, 02:40:50 PM: FSM says screen side up

...and welcome to the forum
Title: Re: [q] c14 '08 airfilter install, what side is up ?
Post by: jirod on August 09, 2015, 02:45:44 PM: If your filter has a metal mesh backing, it goes up to support the filter media against the engine suction. K&N filters like the one he installed do not have a metal mesh backing and you have to go by the slots on the side, like he did on the video.

Welcome to the forum!
Title: Re: [q] c14 '08 airfilter install, what side is up ?
Post by: worker on August 09, 2015, 08:17:05 PM: thank you, it is clear now.

quite a chore to get to that filter ! (attaching pic for others who might be new to the bike)
I will get the 67$ K&N, so will follow the slots on the sides.
Title: Re: [q] c14 '08 airfilter install, what side is up ?
Post by: angelo on August 09, 2015, 09:11:37 PM: Since you have mentioned K and N - any with experience know if it is a direct fit on this bike? Like exact same as oem replacement? Thanks

BTW -
I ask, because on some bikes, the size is a little off.
Title: Re: [q] c14 '08 airfilter install, what side is up ?
Post by: bbhzx12 on August 10, 2015, 08:49:24 AM: I use BMC ever since I put a K&N on my ZX-12 only to fibd it was near impossible to remove to clean it.
Title: Re: [q] c14 '08 airfilter install, what side is up ?
Post by: jimmymac on August 10, 2015, 10:17:34 AM: The K&N is a chore to remove. Make sure and use the supplied grease around the rim. They like to stick in there after a while. ;)