hi bird airbox swap for k&n

cafe619racer · 10-07-2010, 08:24 PM

I have a 2006 hibird QY200 enduro. my mechanic misplaced my airbox and no longer deal with him. but i want to put a k&n filter anyway. im pretty sure i need a 27 mm filter. once i attatch it i was told i need to adjust the carb. also something to do with making sure water doesnt get in the carb from using a k&n. Ive rebuilt a honda cb750 cafe racer, but with lots of assistance with adjusting the carb. I know about the carb enough to do the job, but not sure about the exact adjustments it takes for a k&n filter. Any advice would be great. Cheers.

Cal25 · 10-08-2010, 07:58 AM

You will likely need to go up one or maybe two sizes in the main jet.

katoranger · 10-08-2010, 08:48 AM

Also I would get a UNI filter instead of the K&N.

Knockoffs are available on ebay, but check your local shop for a universal one first.

wjack57 · 10-08-2010, 09:02 PM

I replaced the airbox on my 2007 bird with an old wire mesh pod off my 75 honda 750 . I just raised the circlip on the main jet one notch. It seems to run well and has good plug color. If you want another stock box and the one off a 2007 will fit, drop a line. , jack

Cal25 · 10-09-2010, 04:36 AM

I second the recomondation of Kato for the Uni-type filter. The double foam element is much better at trapping the fine dust on an enduro application than wire mesh. It just occurred that I have the air box and stock filter from my '07 Hibird gy250. It's yours if you want it and you think it might fit.

10-07-2010, 08:24 PM	#1
cafe619racer Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 1	hi bird airbox swap for k&n I have a 2006 hibird QY200 enduro. my mechanic misplaced my airbox and no longer deal with him. but i want to put a k&n filter anyway. im pretty sure i need a 27 mm filter. once i attatch it i was told i need to adjust the carb. also something to do with making sure water doesnt get in the carb from using a k&n. Ive rebuilt a honda cb750 cafe racer, but with lots of assistance with adjusting the carb. I know about the carb enough to do the job, but not sure about the exact adjustments it takes for a k&n filter. Any advice would be great. Cheers.
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10-08-2010, 09:02 PM	#4
wjack57 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: winter haven, fl Posts: 31	I replaced the airbox on my 2007 bird with an old wire mesh pod off my 75 honda 750 . I just raised the circlip on the main jet one notch. It seems to run well and has good plug color. If you want another stock box and the one off a 2007 will fit, drop a line. , jack __________________ 07 used bird, mods as i go
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10-08-2010, 07:58 AM	#2
Cal25 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Terrell and Grapevine Tx. Posts: 1,585	You will likely need to go up one or maybe two sizes in the main jet.
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10-08-2010, 08:48 AM	#3
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Also I would get a UNI filter instead of the K&N. Knockoffs are available on ebay, but check your local shop for a universal one first.
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10-09-2010, 04:36 AM	#5
Cal25 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Terrell and Grapevine Tx. Posts: 1,585	I second the recomondation of Kato for the Uni-type filter. The double foam element is much better at trapping the fine dust on an enduro application than wire mesh. It just occurred that I have the air box and stock filter from my '07 Hibird gy250. It's yours if you want it and you think it might fit.
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