air filter question

gsxrninja250 · September 4th, 2011, 05:59 PM

Hey guys has anyone used the uni air filter? I was wondering if it is any good. Or should I just go with a k&n?

Thanks guys

2011Ninja250R · September 4th, 2011, 06:02 PM

I'd say stick with the K&N or BMC. They are the tops.

Gorilla25 · September 4th, 2011, 06:46 PM

how do BMC and K&N compare to Pipercross?

DaBlue1 · September 4th, 2011, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Gorilla25

how do BMC and K&N compare to Pipercross?

They are different filters. BMC & K&N are gauze type filters while the Pipercross is a 3 layer foam filter. It has been proven the foam filters breathe better and are easier to clean. From what I've seen the BMC & K&N are clean and lubed similar and can be a PITA. The BMC & K&N drop in type filters have rubber around them while the Pipercross resembles the stock filter (uses the stock filter frame) and is also cheaper than the other two.
Also Pipercross is a Official partner for the 250 & 600 Ninja Trophy http://blog.pipercross.net/?p=304
(Oh, and the picture on their package is none other than a Kawasaki.)
I wrote Pipercross to find out if they had any data for the Ninja 250. They did not, but they said there is a Kawasaki race team that has done the testing and is using them in their race bikes. My thought is; "Why would any Kawasaki race team run an aftermarket filter if it does not help performance?"
However they do have data for other bikes which I have not seen any for the other air filter brands. http://www.pipercross.net/motorcycle/products.asp

http://www.ninjette.org/wiki/Air_filters_for_newgens
http://www.ninja250forum.com/index.p...26046#msg26046
http://www.calsportbike.com/px/

greatwhiteninja · September 4th, 2011, 07:33 PM

I have uni pod filters on mine.. no complaints here.

September 4th, 2011, 05:59 PM	#1
gsxrninja250 ninjette.org member Name: chris Location: los angeles Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): none yet Posts: 118	air filter question Hey guys has anyone used the uni air filter? I was wondering if it is any good. Or should I just go with a k&n? Thanks guys

September 4th, 2011, 06:02 PM	#2
2011Ninja250R ninjette.org guru Name: Brad Location: Centerville, OH Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R SE (Green) Previous bikes R1, Daytona 675, GSXR600, Pre-Gen 250R Posts: 330	I'd say stick with the K&N or BMC. They are the tops. __________________________________________________ '11 Green SE - 2 Bros Blk Series CF, Factory Pro Jet Kit, Spiegler Lines, ZG Windscreen, Pazzo Levers, CW Fender Elim, Custom LED Integrated Tail Light, Protons, OEM Seat Cowl & Ti ProBolts.

September 4th, 2011, 07:33 PM	#5
greatwhiteninja Ridin Dirty Name: Ed Location: Delaware Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 white se 250r , 2008 zx6R Posts: 921	I have uni pod filters on mine.. no complaints here. __________________________________________________ #1

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