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Offline Dimitri13

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Large filter for cb550?
« on: July 19, 2013, 04:21:23 PM »
I'm looking for an air filter for a k0 550k that can be used with the stock air chamber and stacks/boots, but without the air filter housing.

I already know about tintop's breadbox filter, but I'd like to try this first.

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Re: Large filter for cb550?
« Reply #1 on: July 19, 2013, 04:26:58 PM »
I don't understand your requirements. Define "air filter housing".
'Then' and 'than' are completely different words and have completely different meanings. Same with 'of' and 'have'. Set and sit. There, their and they're. Draw and drawer. Could care less/couldn't care less. Bought/brought FFS.


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Re: Large filter for cb550?
« Reply #2 on: July 19, 2013, 04:27:48 PM »
The housing where you put a stock air filter.

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Re: Large filter for cb550?
« Reply #3 on: July 19, 2013, 04:30:03 PM »
The chamber being the first (front) part of the intake, that attaches to the carbs with the boots that have the built in stacks. I want an air filter I can put on the air chamber.

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Re: Large filter for cb550?
« Reply #4 on: July 19, 2013, 04:51:02 PM »
OK. Sorry can't help. Just confused.
'Then' and 'than' are completely different words and have completely different meanings. Same with 'of' and 'have'. Set and sit. There, their and they're. Draw and drawer. Could care less/couldn't care less. Bought/brought FFS.


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Re: Large filter for cb550?
« Reply #5 on: July 20, 2013, 02:25:02 PM »
Bump. Maybe the hipo guys know?

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Re: Large filter for cb550?
« Reply #6 on: July 20, 2013, 03:54:29 PM »
I know someone with one. I'll see if he can put up a pic or maybe wants to sell it.
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Re: Large filter for cb550?
« Reply #7 on: July 20, 2013, 09:16:00 PM »
I know someone with one. I'll see if he can put up a pic or maybe wants to sell it.

You talking about the kn for the 550?
Dimitri13,  I have maybe something you are looking for I'll get up some pics tomorrow.

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Re: Large filter for cb550?
« Reply #8 on: July 20, 2013, 11:31:05 PM »
i think this is what youre after




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Re: Large filter for cb550?
« Reply #9 on: July 21, 2013, 12:01:07 AM »
Yes, like that. But it seems.. smaller than I remember.

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Re: Large filter for cb550?
« Reply #10 on: July 21, 2013, 12:05:34 AM »
i guess once you have your filter adapter on, you can fit any sized filter you need. i made mine yesterday 8)

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Re: Large filter for cb550?
« Reply #11 on: July 21, 2013, 10:16:02 AM »
i think this is what youre after






That top pic (on the snap-on stool) is mine Dimitri13. This is a K&N filter from an early GSXR1100.

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Re: Large filter for cb550?
« Reply #12 on: July 21, 2013, 04:33:33 PM »
Auto filters are too large for this application generally.  Try a lawn and garden supply in the mower/tractor section.  Maybe Tractor Supply?  There is a large selection of filter elements in different shapes and sizes.  I saw an oval filter a while back that would fit the oval opening of the chamber almost exactly.  You would have to provide the end cap and mounting.
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Re: Large filter for cb550?
« Reply #13 on: July 21, 2013, 06:16:34 PM »
Thanks guys. I found the PN for the filter, but the bracket is what I need a line on. I'm not sure I'd be able to make one myself, and I don't see any on ebay.

And would a filter that size provide enough flow?
« Last Edit: July 21, 2013, 06:18:30 PM by Dimitri13 »

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Re: Large filter for cb550?
« Reply #14 on: July 22, 2013, 09:19:45 PM »
I'm sending you out pic tomorrow got kinda busy tonight.

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Re: Large filter for cb550?
« Reply #15 on: July 23, 2013, 10:04:02 AM »
They turn up on ebay now and then, ...  (thats where I got mine $50 NOS with the filter)
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Re: Large filter for cb550?
« Reply #16 on: July 23, 2013, 11:07:00 AM »
Thanks Paul.

singedebile, I've been checking ebay since I found out the name :P

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Re: Large filter for cb550?
« Reply #17 on: July 25, 2013, 04:17:10 PM »
Mine is just like the second pic.

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Re: Large filter for cb550?
« Reply #18 on: July 28, 2013, 10:33:26 PM »
does anyone know what model number that filter is in the picture were its connected to the black stock air box housing.     

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Re: Large filter for cb550?
« Reply #20 on: July 29, 2013, 08:30:07 PM »
thanks