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If I add a K&N style air filter to my stock air cleaner/carb setup will I need a rejet?I have V&H pipes.....
 
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thx,I will go back with a OEM filter then!!!
 
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I doubt a rejet will be required. There is very little increase in airflow when you put a K&N in the stock can.
 
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You wont need to re-jet with that set up. You also wont get much benefit from the K&N filter in the stock box. Save you money and get a more free flowing air cleaner, and then you will need to re-jet. But re-jetting isn't that difficult, or expensive.
 
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Originally Posted by cHarley
I doubt a rejet will be required. There is very little increase in airflow when you put a K&N in the stock can.
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You wont need to re-jet with that set up. You also wont get much benefit from the K&N filter in the stock box. Save you money and get a more free flowing air cleaner, and then you will need to re-jet. But re-jetting isn't that difficult, or expensive.


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Has it already been rejetted for the pipes? If so, it could still be OK with a better flowing a/c setup if it was jetted a little rich. No way you can do useful pipe and a/c mods without going larger from the stock jetting, though - it's already set up lean from the factory.
 
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Not rejetted for pipes and dont want to do it.It runs good enough for me as is and I wont change it,Im just tired of buying a new OEM filter every year,so I want to get a K&N style so I can clean and reuse it.
 
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