Originally Posted by GStry (Post 78965)

Hi Kev

Need some help please. I have a 1995 Tenere and would like to do the K&N stage 1 and DNA stage 2 but see the stage two cover is different on the Tenere to the 660X/R. Is there a way around this? I have sent an email to DNA asking if they have a stage 2 for the 1995 Tenere but have had no response.
Many thanks

Originally Posted by Kev (Post 1443)

The air filter area is = 9768mm sq the snorkel hole area removed = 4000mmsq by adding 5x extra breathing holes you are able to use the full effect of the STD filter size

Originally Posted by The Stranger (Post 81533)

The free area of the filter would be more relavent than the filter area wouldn't it?

Mine has Staintunes, DNA stage 2 and a PC.

I just removed the snorkel and de-screened the filter.
The motor is smoother at light throttle and is getting better economy.

Anyone else tried de-screening the filter?

Originally Posted by Kev (Post 81541)

Just remember the steal screen is there for back fires or poping back through the throttle body, so the paper filter does not catch on fire.

To answer your question yes I have tried this mod, you would have even better gains in adding a stage 1 & 2 filters.

Originally Posted by The Stranger (Post 81791)

I accept entirely that the stage 1 filter would be preferable, but a 4 times the cost of a std replacement didn't feel it justified.

Were that to happen (back fire) wouldn't it be a bigger problem if you had an oil soaked cotton filter sitting there?

My point being is that surely this would be a very very rare event would it not?

Originally Posted by Kev (Post 81794)

You asked the question & I was only telling you what I know. If you read on I did say I have run this set up on my bike.

At least you have been told the facts why they fit a steal screen in 99% of motorcycle air boxes. It is totally up you if you want to remove the metal screen.