barry1me Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 Hey guys I see the knock off K&Ns are significantly cheaper then the OEM K&Ns. I have heard that the knock offs dont have as high of filtration media, and less pleats. Has anyone had any issues with the knock offs? I planned on getting some 6 inch angled ones to go on some 35 PWK with outerwears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandking Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 Just get the real k&n's. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennett131 Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 I had a set of the shitty knock off pods. Took them on 1 ride and threw them in the trash can after I saw how much dirt they let through. Buy the actual k&n filters, they don't cost that much more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry1me Posted April 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 easy decision I will go with K&N. I figured there has to be a reason they are less money, Im sure they are not made as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camp0429 Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 Here's how well their made. This didn't even have an hour run time before we caught this Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdod101 Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 Buy the outerwares as well. It helps get the finer particles as well I find. Or just get uni. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooker82 Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 I'd bet a good chunk of the K&N horror stories about dirt passing through are based off the imitations. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
special06shee Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 True k@n for sand. Any other riding use a good foam filter like uni. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mike NY Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 When it comes to the last line and really the only line of defense of air filtration and safety of the motor I wouldn't look to cut any corners, I'm all about saving $ as much as the next guy, but when it comes to keeping your motor healthy and safe and for minimal difference in dollars get the legit air filters and outer wears.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry1me Posted April 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 (edited) well keep in mind some of the sponsors on this site that are well respected for building top notch motors suggest the knock offs. They said they cant tell much difference. I already ordered K&Ns. To save $30 in filters for a non name brand chinease knock of an american engineered product is not worth it. Edited April 11, 2016 by barry1me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheerider11 Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 well keep in mind some of the sponsors on this site that are well respected for building top notch motors suggest the knock offs. They said they cant tell much difference. I already ordered K&Ns. To save $30 in filters for a non name brand chinease knock of an american engineered product is not worth it.I had knock off once. Not going back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller508 Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elconor Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 (edited) I never had any issues with knockoffs. Ive always used the ones from Tsracing.com Edited April 11, 2016 by elconor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo-2nr Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 (edited) Plus the k&n life time replacement, I emailed the last week of a filter coming apart, they asked for a few pics, and part#. Got a tracking number that the new filter was on its way. Can't beat that coustomer service. Edited April 11, 2016 by turbo-2nr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooker82 Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 Technically they only carry a 1 year warranty on non highway use applications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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