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#1 PostAuthor: Magnum1 » Thu Mar 27, 2014 8:37 pm

My K&N's foul the cross member on the Harris and I've been thinking about changing to Ram Air foam filters. Can anyone offer any advice/knowledge on the subject - are they any good?

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#2 PostAuthor: jphaynes669 » Thu Mar 27, 2014 9:03 pm

I just fitted a set of offset ramair foam filters on my bike. Its a fair bit quieter on induction noise and seems quite responsive. I will hopefully ride it at the weekend so will let you know. I have left the set up as per the k&n, s and dont really expect any glitches.
The foam is fairly thick and at least 2 layers, fitment was good at the neck with decent clips supplied,. You can order in sets of 4 and some sets are priced reduced at the moment.
Got them direct from www.ramair-filters.co.uk
01980 635300 ....paid just under £60. :)
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#3 PostAuthor: jimmock » Thu Mar 27, 2014 11:32 pm

Magnum,

I had the EXACT same problem.

I cut out the cross member.

The bike runs really nice with the new filters.
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#4 PostAuthor: harrythemagnum » Fri Mar 28, 2014 4:40 pm

I used these Ramair twins on my ZRX, quite cheap off ebay.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RAMAIR-PERFOR ... 5aeb307565
They are only socks, so you will need some trumpet type things for them to pull over.
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#5 PostAuthor: Magnum1 » Fri Mar 28, 2014 6:38 pm

jimmock wrote:Magnum,

I had the EXACT same problem.

I cut out the cross member.

The bike runs really nice with the new filters.


Had to get a new hacksaw blade, but got through eventually. Thanks for the tip!

Cheers,
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#6 PostAuthor: jimmock » Fri Mar 28, 2014 7:15 pm

Magnum1 wrote:
jimmock wrote:Magnum,

I had the EXACT same problem.

I cut out the cross member.

The bike runs really nice with the new filters.


Had to get a new hacksaw blade, but got through eventually. Thanks for the tip!

Cheers,
Rod


Rod,

I'm chuffed to fook I was able to help.

I take real pride in my "ability" to see solutions others cannot!
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#7 PostAuthor: garyd » Sat Mar 29, 2014 6:59 am

jimmock wrote:
Magnum1 wrote:
jimmock wrote:Magnum,

I had the EXACT same problem.

I cut out the cross member.

The bike runs really nice with the new filters.


Had to get a new hacksaw blade, but got through eventually. Thanks for the tip!

Cheers,
Rod


Rod,

I'm chuffed to fook I was able to help.

I take real pride in my "ability" to see solutions others cannot!



You guys are so ANAL....


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#8 PostAuthor: Magnum1 » Sat Mar 29, 2014 10:47 am

garyd wrote:
jimmock wrote:
Magnum1 wrote:
jimmock wrote:Magnum,

I had the EXACT same problem.

I cut out the cross member.

The bike runs really nice with the new filters.


Had to get a new hacksaw blade, but got through eventually. Thanks for the tip!

Cheers,
Rod


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Rod,

I'm chuffed to fook I was able to help.

I take real pride in my "ability" to see solutions others cannot!



You guys are so ANAL....


What's wrong with a chisel and hammer :?:
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#9 PostAuthor: Magnum1 » Sun Mar 30, 2014 7:32 am

jphaynes669 wrote:I just fitted a set of offset ramair foam filters on my bike. Its a fair bit quieter on induction noise and seems quite responsive. I will hopefully ride it at the weekend so will let you know. I have left the set up as per the k&n, s and dont really expect any glitches.
The foam is fairly thick and at least 2 layers, fitment was good at the neck with decent clips supplied,. You can order in sets of 4 and some sets are priced reduced at the moment.
Got them direct from www.ramair-filters.co.uk
01980 635300 ....paid just under £60. :)


Be interested to know how they run Jeff.

Cheers,
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