K&N Air Filter Installation - easy does it - Yamaha FZ6 Forums - International FZ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

**nimzotech** · 03-21-2008, 07:17 PM

Items Needed:
Allen wrench 4mm and 5mm
Phillips screwdriver
K&N air filter (YA-6004)
Time: < 15 min.

1. Using the 4mm Allen wrench remove two screws holding the side fairing. Repeat on other side.

2. Slide off the side fairing and repeat on other side.

3. Take off the Seat

4. Using 5mm Allen wrench remove the two bolts holding the gas tank.

5. Slowly lift up the gas tank, making sure not to accidently disconnect the wires underneath tank. Using bungee cords and/or string secure the gas tank to back passenger handles.

6. With a Phillips screwdriver remove six screws from the air box.

7. Lift up the top air box cover and remove old filter.

8. Making sure “FRONT” faces the front of the bike slide in the new K&N air filter in the air box.

9. Repeat steps 1 – 7 in reverse order.
10. Enjoy a cold one. Cheers!

**reiobard** · 03-21-2008, 08:02 PM

thanks for the wright up, love the little guy at the end

Have you tried it out? what do you notice that is different?

**nimzotech** · 03-21-2008, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reiobard

thanks for the wright up, love the little guy at the end

Have you tried it out? what do you notice that is different?

Right after the install (but before the cold one ;-) I took it for a ride through the twisties. My observation is that it offers minimal throatier and deeper engine growls and slight increase in horse power. More importantly this filter is oiled, so that it filters better. I am happy with it.

03-21-2008, 08:12 PM

Great write up and everybody loves a happy camper........

Thanks
Charlie

Red Wazp · 03-21-2008, 09:46 PM

Thanks for the pics, I am going to install my K&N and do a TBS when I put on my Two Bros carbons that came TODAY! Whoo Hoo. The Two Bros Juice Box is coming next week.

**nimzotech** · 03-21-2008, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red Wazp

Thanks for the pics, I am going to install my K&N and do a TBS when I put on my Two Bros carbons that came TODAY! Whoo Hoo. The Two Bros Juice Box is coming next week.

Grats on the Two Bros!
I visited a bike shop today and happened to see the two bros in action. A fellow rider on a Suzuki GSX 600 had the 2 bros installed. Two words for you: "Sick, man!"
I have not heard anything like it. They had a nice deep tone up to 4K RPMS, anything above that and they SCREAMED like beasts out of hell. They were just a bit too loud for my taste; but they rocked nevertheless.

Red Wazp · 03-21-2008, 10:20 PM

Cool, now the liter bikes will hear me pass em"

VEGASRIDER · 03-21-2008, 10:31 PM

I was planning to change my air filter this weekend and was considering the K&N, but didn't know what model. Well now I know.

OneTrack · 03-21-2008, 11:18 PM

I've got a K&N air filter on order for my FZ6 which will complete the "make more noise, use more gas" mods

:-
-Scorpions
-Power Commander III
-K&N air filter

schumacher62 · 03-21-2008, 11:27 PM

gut, besser, gosser! thanks for the details on filter changing.

03-21-2008, 07:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
nimzotech 1st Photo Contest Winner Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles Bike: 2007 FZ6 (Yamaha Blue) Posts: 1,080 Rep Power: 16 Member #1131	K&N Air Filter Installation - easy does it Items Needed: Allen wrench 4mm and 5mm Phillips screwdriver K&N air filter (YA-6004) Time: < 15 min. 1. Using the 4mm Allen wrench remove two screws holding the side fairing. Repeat on other side. 2. Slide off the side fairing and repeat on other side. 3. Take off the Seat 4. Using 5mm Allen wrench remove the two bolts holding the gas tank. 5. Slowly lift up the gas tank, making sure not to accidently disconnect the wires underneath tank. Using bungee cords and/or string secure the gas tank to back passenger handles. 6. With a Phillips screwdriver remove six screws from the air box. 7. Lift up the top air box cover and remove old filter. 8. Making sure “FRONT” faces the front of the bike slide in the new K&N air filter in the air box. 9. Repeat steps 1 – 7 in reverse order. 10. Enjoy a cold one. Cheers! __________________ When you seek it your eye cannot see it and your hand cannot reach it; when you no longer seek it, it will always be with you. -Old Zen Proverb My Mods Fazer PhotoSynthesized My Interview Last edited by nimzotech; 03-22-2008 at 01:09 AM..

03-21-2008, 08:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
reiobard Postaholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Concord, NH Bike: 2007 FZ6 (The Faster Blue) Posts: 5,219 Rep Power: 70 Member #991	Re: K&N Air Filter Installation - easy does it thanks for the wright up, love the little guy at the end Have you tried it out? what do you notice that is different?

03-21-2008, 08:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
HavBlue Guest Posts: n/a Member #	Re: K&N Air Filter Installation - easy does it Great write up and everybody loves a happy camper........ Thanks Charlie

03-21-2008, 09:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
Red Wazp Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Peardale, Ca Bike: 07FZ6, 04FJR1300, 00KLR650,87XT350 Posts: 190 Rep Power: 4 Member #1613	Re: K&N Air Filter Installation - easy does it Thanks for the pics, I am going to install my K&N and do a TBS when I put on my Two Bros carbons that came TODAY! Whoo Hoo. The Two Bros Juice Box is coming next week.

03-21-2008, 10:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
Red Wazp Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Peardale, Ca Bike: 07FZ6, 04FJR1300, 00KLR650,87XT350 Posts: 190 Rep Power: 4 Member #1613	Re: K&N Air Filter Installation - easy does it Cool, now the liter bikes will hear me pass em"

03-21-2008, 10:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
VEGASRIDER Dedicated Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LAS VEGAS NV USA Bike: 2006 Blue FZ6 Posts: 1,588 Rep Power: 33 Member #83	Re: K&N Air Filter Installation - easy does it I was planning to change my air filter this weekend and was considering the K&N, but didn't know what model. Well now I know. __________________ *VEGASRIDER...................Member # 35* 2006 Team Yamaha Blue FZ6 VR's Rider Resume

03-21-2008, 11:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
OneTrack Super Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Richmond, BC, Canada Bike: 2006 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 908 Rep Power: 16 Member #273	Re: K&N Air Filter Installation - easy does it I've got a K&N air filter on order for my FZ6 which will complete the "make more noise, use more gas" mods :- -Scorpions -Power Commander III -K&N air filter

03-21-2008, 11:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
schumacher62 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: san jose, ca Bike: 05 R1100S Posts: 75 Rep Power: 3 Member #1421	Re: K&N Air Filter Installation - easy does it gut, besser, gosser! thanks for the details on filter changing.

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