looking at stage 1 filters
 

been looking around talking to friends about filters a lot over last few days and one name keeps popping up that i not seen on here BMC i see they do a stage 1 for my XTX on this page http://www.bmcairfilters.com/standar...04_d475_3.aspx

Has anyone tried these filters please lemme know how they compare to K&N and DNA please i like to look at all options before i spend my cash heh

I prefer BMC for the dirt & DNA for the road, the DNA filters out flow all other filters, this is because they have a bigger surface area with larger pleats that can flow larger volumes of air.

I would buy a DNA stage 2 before a stage one filter as the HP & Torque gains are bigger with 2 filters than one.

I think that BMC and K&N are very similar filters....

I reckon it would be easier to just to rip out the airbox, install a k+n pod. Throw away the AIS as well. However I have a k+n flat panel and it works great, fits well and is easy to service.

I prefer K&N.

i see the 3.1 hp from just a stage 2 added to factory but unfortunately my factory filter is due to be replaced anyway so will have to get stage 1 this month stage 2 next month while on subject of stage 2 any xtx stamped coverplates floating around UK or if not anyone have one that could give me measurements so i can get one made up please

I see an ever increasing number of folks on here either West Mids or B'Ham for you guys with stock bikes who want to chat(Street Bike??) it saves months of questions and on the net and I've a bike with most of the bells and whistles on that may give you an idea of what you want/need/afford,and not everything I've put on the bike is great!!!

Just not on a day like today!!

sounds good Waynovetten thanks look forward to seeing you and your bike soon dropped u a pm

I`m getting the stage 1 shortly the only worry I have over stage 2 cover filter is that I live in Northern Ireland and its mostly always raining and have fears of it suckin in rain water as it is exsposed to the outside more than the stage one ?