K&N vs UNI

scottyb · 07-27-2009, 03:58 PM

Anybody care to weigh in on which is better and why? I will be running my V-twin in a very dusty environment.....

jahaiap · 07-27-2009, 04:59 PM

K&N have a layer of gauze but I always use an outerwear with mine because the gauze in the filter seems to trap dirt permanently and then its hard to tell how well theyre oiled once you clean them. The UNI seems to come cleaner under the same usage.

My personal preference is UNI

james

galloway · 07-27-2009, 05:02 PM

i use an UNI on a 150cc dune buggie. Total dusty dirt track. I love the uni bc it has the outer foam filter so you can just clean it after each time out and clean the main one once a month etc.

jahaiap · 07-27-2009, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by galloway

i use an UNI on a 150cc dune buggie. Total dusty dirt track. I love the uni bc it has the outer foam filter so you can just clean it after each time out and clean the main one once a month etc.

yeah, and you can leave that outer filter dry for really dusty conditions and it doesnt pack up with dirt, making it easier to clean

james

tonyton · 07-27-2009, 05:29 PM

All the motocross bikes use foam. They work in dusty places and are easy to clean. You can use gas, soap and water, dry and oil. You can also service a foam without a kit, anywhere. Almost any oil will work. I used Uni filters or stock foam.
If you clamp your filter on disregard this, If it butts to a flat area, use grease to improve and dustproof the sealing surfaces.

scottyb · 07-28-2009, 09:06 AM

Thanks guys

Looks like I will go with a double layer UNI

dock98 · 07-28-2009, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by scottyb

Thanks guys

Looks like I will go with a double layer UNI

i think K&N is easier to maintain.how many of these other guys live and play in the desert?

galloway · 07-28-2009, 11:57 AM

I run my dune buggie on a dirt track. Not wetted. My truck has a K&N and it is harder to clean than the dune buggie and I don't even drive the truck on the track. hahaha. And red clay dust is way worse than sand. Does sand turn clay jar hard after it gets wet and dries from the heat of the engine. hahaha. I think not.

dock98 · 07-28-2009, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by galloway

I run my dune buggie on a dirt track. Not wetted. My truck has a K&N and it is harder to clean than the dune buggie and I don't even drive the truck on the track. hahaha. And red clay dust is way worse than sand. Does sand turn clay jar hard after it gets wet and dries from the heat of the engine. hahaha. I think not.

do you have the outer filter on your K&N ?sand dry's and sticks.not as bad as clay.with the outer filter all you have to do is wipe it with a wet rag.not go thru the oil clean.jus sayin.

galloway · 07-28-2009, 12:32 PM

the K&N in my truck is custom one to fit the factory air box.

I have a uni on the Dune Buggie. I love it bc i can put the whole thing in the sink and sqwish and scrub on it. The K&N has the wire mesh and you can bend and break it if you aren't careful.

07-27-2009, 03:58 PM	#1
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,419	K&N vs UNI Anybody care to weigh in on which is better and why? I will be running my V-twin in a very dusty environment.....

07-27-2009, 04:59 PM	#2
jahaiap Getting Wild Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 143	Re: K&N vs UNI K&N have a layer of gauze but I always use an outerwear with mine because the gauze in the filter seems to trap dirt permanently and then its hard to tell how well theyre oiled once you clean them. The UNI seems to come cleaner under the same usage. My personal preference is UNI james

07-27-2009, 05:02 PM	#3
galloway Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 495	Re: K&N vs UNI i use an UNI on a 150cc dune buggie. Total dusty dirt track. I love the uni bc it has the outer foam filter so you can just clean it after each time out and clean the main one once a month etc.

07-27-2009, 05:29 PM	#5
tonyton Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,120	Re: K&N vs UNI All the motocross bikes use foam. They work in dusty places and are easy to clean. You can use gas, soap and water, dry and oil. You can also service a foam without a kit, anywhere. Almost any oil will work. I used Uni filters or stock foam. If you clamp your filter on disregard this, If it butts to a flat area, use grease to improve and dustproof the sealing surfaces.

07-28-2009, 09:06 AM	#6
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,419	Re: K&N vs UNI Thanks guys Looks like I will go with a double layer UNI

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07-28-2009, 11:57 AM	#8
galloway Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 495	Re: K&N vs UNI I run my dune buggie on a dirt track. Not wetted. My truck has a K&N and it is harder to clean than the dune buggie and I don't even drive the truck on the track. hahaha. And red clay dust is way worse than sand. Does sand turn clay jar hard after it gets wet and dries from the heat of the engine. hahaha. I think not.

07-28-2009, 12:32 PM	#10
galloway Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 495	Re: K&N vs UNI the K&N in my truck is custom one to fit the factory air box. I have a uni on the Dune Buggie. I love it bc i can put the whole thing in the sink and sqwish and scrub on it. The K&N has the wire mesh and you can bend and break it if you aren't careful.