What are the advantages of switching to K&N oil & air filters? How about the negatives? Also, advice on favored chain oil, engine oil, tires for dual use, 35%road/ 65% off. Also looking to get a stand as I've come close to dropping while try to move & lube chain, etc. What snorkel change out and where do you get the replacement. Thanks for your experienced opinions.

 

When I bought my bike the salesman said using a non-oem oil filter could void my warranty if a problem was found to be attributed to the oil filter. Personally I think the Kawasaki oil filter is just fine. I mean **** have you seen how small it is.

As for the air filter I think that depends a lot on the type of riding you're going to do. I think the foam filters are better for dirt because they can easily be washed. I ride mainly street, so I use a K&N which allows for more air intake. I don't know if it's any more or less air then a foam filter.

I bought a $50 stand at Cycle Gear and bent the lever the first time I used it. I wish I would have spent a little more and bought a better one. ...next time.

 

that kdx snorkel can be purchased from bill blue at Home Page or you can just go to your local kawasaki dealership...it's to let in more air while keeping a snorkel to keep water out....

k&n appears to be more free flowing air filter choice....but, depending on your jetting and a/f adjustments, i wouldn't change your air filter set up if your bike is running perfectly strong....for oil filters, the k&n and the stock oil filter looks to have the most pleats...probably filters the oil the best....i've used oem, tusk, hiflo, k&n and now i'm using the stainless steel filter...haven't found any issues with any of them....

you can get a motorcycle jack for $80 for standard or about $130 aluminum at harbor freight when it's on sale (with coupon)...it's more useful than a stand in my opinion..you can lift just to straighten or lift enough to keep the tires down...or, lift both tires completely off the ground.....easy chain lube...easy tire removal...sprocket changes...dog bone removal, clean and lube....brake fluid bleed and fluid change....the moto jack has been quite useful...for oil changes you can't use a moto jack...i just put a book or two underneath the kickstand to straighten the moto out for oil changes, no jack or stand needed....

 

Shade,.....you DO realize you're asking for an objective answer to a highly subjective question??? (Particularly on the lube and filters.) I think the issue of gay marriage might be LESS controversial.......

The moto-jack/stand question I'll defer to the forum.....

 

Here is the stand I use. Just put the kick stand down lean the bike over and push the stand under it. Works great for $15. I also use it to step on when I load my bike in the truck. I have had this for about 10 years now.

Shop Rubbermaid 2-Step Molded Plastic Step Stool at Lowes.com

 

Harbor Freight has a very nice stand for $29.99 Gonna pick one up after my next paycheck.

 

Thanks everyone. I think I am going to order a Motorsport P-12 Lift Stand, it's a little pricey but all the reviews say it is well made and work well. Guess I'll stick with the OEM filters at least till warranty ends, maybe longer. Going to check on the KDX snorkel at local dealer.

 

What if someone who's gay is asking about an air filter....now thats a powderkeg. LOL

 

Here's my stand. I love it!

 

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