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La Vallée de la Mort est un environnement de test privilégié pour un filtre à air

Le service de 12 000 miles sur le nouveau liquide refroidi pour la BMW R1200GS est important. C'est le jalon de maintenance qui nécessite un contrôle / réglage de la vanne, le remplacement de la bougie d’allumage, le changement d'huile du moteur et du propulseur, les divers systèmes de vérification et un remplacement du filtre à air. Ce dernier est l'objet de cet article.

J'ai utilisé des filtres à huile de K&N pendant des années parce que je fais confiance à la qualité, et j'apprécie l'écrou de 17mm sur le corps de filtre pour le remplacement facile. J'ai aussi utilisé une gamme complète de filtres à air de K&N sur mes motos de performance de rue seulement. Cependant, le GS est un vélo d’aventure (ADV) que je roule dans une gamme complète de conditions sur une variété de surfaces, y compris la boue. J'ai été méfiant d'utiliser tout sauf les filtres de stock en papier dans les boîtes à air de l'un de mes montages d'aventure (j'ai possédé près d'une douzaine de motos ADV de différentes marques).

Une comparaison côte-à-côte des filtres met l'accent sur la qualité de la construction de K&N

Comme c’est mon modus operandi, j'ai fait une recherche minutieuse sur les filtres à air de K&N qui sont destinés à la double-sport. J'ai étudié les protocoles de test de filtrage de K&N et les données d'essai qui en résultent. J'ai considéré les façons dont les ingénieurs de K&N ont ajouté des couches supplémentaires de filtres de gaze de coton serrés pour le plus exigeant devoir de cyclisme d'aventure. J'ai noté la bulle de scellement du corps du filtre et la construction globale. En fin de compte, je me suis senti pleinement convaincu que K&N avait développé un composant filtrant qui ajouterait un niveau plus élevé de débit d'air aux gros cylindres du GS, tout en offrant une excellente filtration pour protéger le moteur.

En comparant le K&N BM-1113 à côté du filtre de stock en papier, la qualité de construction de K&N et la surface d'étanchéité bien conçue sont notables. Il a un corps plus rigide que la composante du filtre de stock, mais la surface d'étanchéité est flexible pour un ajustement rassurant dans la boîte à air du GS. Le filtre de K&N s'intègre parfaitement dans le cadre de support de la boîte à air et se ferme bien lorsque les quatre boulons du couvercle sont serrés en place. Bien sûr, l'étape finale dans l'installation facile et rapide est l'application de l'autocollant «ne pas jeter» de K&N sur la housse de la boîte à air.

Le filtre de K&N a un ajustement parfait dans la boîte à air du GS et le joint est sécurisé

Donc, avec le service de 12 000 miles complet, y compris l'installation du K&N BM-1113, il était temps pour une aventure. Le premier trajet du filtre serait un voyage de 1000 miles qui comprendrait une exploration de la Vallée de la Mort, y compris des kilomètres de routes de terre de la région. Étant donné que la Vallée de la Mort se vante le point le plus bas aux États-Unis, la performance du filtre en basse altitude serait testée. La promenade comprendrait également une étape prolongée d'autoroute à grande vitesse, et finalement une montée ondulée dans l'élévation de 9000 pieds des sommets de San Francisco de l'Arizona. C'est évidemment un test réel du monde réel sur la performance d'un filtre.

Alors, comment le filtre fonctionne-t-il? Sur la route, ma conclusion à l’instinct a été que le flux d'air du filtre a atténué l'hésitation gênante du vélo en accélérant d'environ 4000 RPM. La performance de roulage était plus douce et plus forte. Oui, je sais que ce n'est que le test à l’instinct, mais je vais vous dire que mon siège passe d’innombrables heures et de miles en selle, donc je connais très bien mon vélo. Je me porte garant de l'amélioration notable du rendement à mi-parcours sur le GS.

Les vélos ADV ont une capacité multi-surface qui nécessite une filtration efficace

En ce qui concerne mes impressions de performance globale, elles aussi sont très favorables. Le trajet comprenait un changement d'élévation de plus de 9000 pieds. Le vélo a fonctionné impeccablement à l'altitude négative de 282 pieds de la Vallée de la Mort et les hauteurs des montagnes du nord de l'Arizona. Une amélioration de performance particulièrement remarquable a été la netteté de la réponse d’accélération de la moto aux plus hautes altitudes. De toute évidence, le flux d'air supplémentaire a contribué dans l'air raréfié de montagne.

À mon retour à la maison, j'ai retiré le K&N de la boîte à air pour une inspection post-tour. Le joint d'étanchéité du filtre était sécurisé et le composant avait l'air parfait. Bien sûr, la boîte à air était impeccable. Je n'ai aucune réserve à faire marcher le filtre de K&N BM-1113 pour les suivants 100 000 miles que je compte garder le grand GS. Je suis également plus que satisfait de pouvoir laver et re-huiler le filtre après un tour particulièrement sale, plutôt que le déchet d'un filtre en papier. Ce coureur d'aventure est maintenant un converti.

Pour tous les filtres à air de K&N pour les modèles BMW R1200GS, consultez la page BMW R1200GS les filtres à air.

La réutilisation du filtre de K&N est un gros bonus pour les coureurs aventuriers

Le filtre s'est bien comporté à travers les changements d'élévation extrêmes

Klassy 9 won the Modified Harley Class of the Long Beach IMS

A K&N filter lets the Thompson Supercharger breathe deeply while still protecting the engine

Every artistic detail on the Klassy 9 is worthy of a look

Blades reach out like a moto version of a train's cow catcher

So what about that powerplant? Well, it is what protrudes from the right side of the 96CI V-twin that demands attention. There sits a Thompson Supercharger fed by electronic fuel injected throttle bodies. That amazing intake wears the forward facing crown of a K&N free-flowing filter. “With the K&N filtration, it’s always our go-to for all of our builds - especially with forced induction,” says Kanno.

The relationship of K&N and Ken's Factory runs deep and strong. “We just finished a prototype filter with K&N to be used with an upcoming high flow air cleaner kit,” Kanno reveals. K&N is more than proud to partner with such a progressive and passionate company. In the end, all we can say is...keep it Klassy, Ken's Factory!

Hot Bike Magazine's Nov/Dec Issue contains its Best of 2016 picks (Photo Hot Bike)

So what specifically do the editors of Hot Bike Magazine look for in their annual “best of” picks? In their words, “It’s not rocket science, but the conditions are three-fold. Construction, craftsmanship, and quality are the trifecta of judging the who’s who and what’s what of custom motorcycles and the componentry that makes both a man and machine get down the highway in the greatest way possible.” That is a trifecta K&N is proud to be known for!

Jeff Holt praised the K&N 63-1137 intake's style and performance in an Hot Bike online video

Yes, the 63-1137 looks fantastic, but looks are just the tip of the iceberg. The intake’s ability to boost the performance of the Harley V-twin is the real story. You’ve got to respect Holt’s succinct assessment of the AirCharger’s abilities. “It makes power,” Holt said. “We’ve put it on the dyno and it has done really well.” However, actions speak louder than words, and Holt runs the intake on his personal bike. That's a tangible testimonial. The 63-1137 performs - period. Just as an example, the K&N dyno shows that a stock 2016 Harley-Davidson® Switchback 103ci can see an estimated increase of over 5 horsepower and almost 8 foot pounds of torque with the intake. Holt has reported that Hot Bike's dyno testing has resulted in even more impressive power numbers with the intake.

K&N is proud to have the recognition and recommendation of a respected publication such as Hot Bike. The magazine is a trusted resource in the custom motorcycle world and K&N is honored to have gained their respect and confidence. In the end, Jeff Holt hit the nail on the head when he said, “All in all, it’d be a really cool part to put on your bike.” We couldn’t agree with you more, Jeff!

The Hot Bike Intake of the Year in all of its award-winning glory

2017 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDWG DYNA WIDE GLIDE 103 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2017 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDLS LOW RIDER S 110 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2017 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDL DYNA LOW RIDER 103 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2017 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDF FAT BOB 103 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2017 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDB DYNA STREET BOB 103 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2016 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDWG DYNA WIDE GLIDE 103 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2016 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDL DYNA LOW RIDER 103 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2016 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDF FAT BOB 103 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2016 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDB DYNA STREET BOB 103 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2016 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLD SWITCHBACK 103 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2015 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSB BREAKOUT 103 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2015 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDWG DYNA WIDE GLIDE 103 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2015 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDL DYNA LOW RIDER 103 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2015 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDF FAT BOB 103 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2015 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDB DYNA STREET BOB 103 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2015 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTN SOFTAIL DELUXE 103 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2015 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTFB SOFTAIL FAT BOY LO 103 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2015 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTF FAT BOY 103 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2015 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTC HERITAGE SOFTAIL CLASSIC 103 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2015 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLS SOFTAIL SLIM 103 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2015 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLD SWITCHBACK 103 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2014 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSB BREAKOUT 103 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2014 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDWG DYNA WIDE GLIDE 103 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2014 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDL DYNA LOW RIDER 103 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2014 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDF FAT BOB 103 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2014 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDC DYNA SUPER GLIDE CUSTOM 103 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2014 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDB DYNA STREET BOB 103 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2014 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTN SOFTAIL DELUXE 103 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2014 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTFB SOFTAIL FAT BOY LO 103 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2014 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTF FAT BOY 103 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2014 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTC HERITAGE SOFTAIL CLASSIC 103 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2014 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLS SOFTAIL SLIM 103 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2014 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLD SWITCHBACK 103 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2013 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXS BLACKLINE 103 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2013 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDWG DYNA WIDE GLIDE 103 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2013 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDF FAT BOB 103 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2013 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDC SUPER GLIDE CUSTOM 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2013 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDC DYNA SUPER GLIDE CUSTOM 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2013 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDB DYNA STREET BOB 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2013 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTN SOFTAIL DELUXE 103 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2013 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTFB SOFTAIL FAT BOY LO 103 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2013 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTF FAT BOY 103 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2013 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTC HERITAGE SOFTAIL CLASSIC 103 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2013 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLS SOFTAIL SLIM 103 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2013 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLD SWITCHBACK 103 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXS BLACKLINE 103 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDWG DYNA WIDE GLIDE 103 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDF FAT BOB 103 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDC DYNA SUPER GLIDE CUSTOM 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDB DYNA STREET BOB 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTN SOFTAIL DELUXE 103 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTFB SOFTAIL FAT BOY LO 103 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTF FAT BOY 103 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTC HERITAGE SOFTAIL CLASSIC 103 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2011 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXS BLACKLINE 103 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2011 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDWG DYNA WIDE GLIDE 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2011 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDF FAT BOB 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2011 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDC DYNA SUPER GLIDE CUSTOM 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2011 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDB DYNA STREET BOB 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2011 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXCWC ROCKER C 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2011 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTSB SOFTAIL CROSS BONES 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2011 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTN SOFTAIL DELUXE 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2011 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTFB SOFTAIL FAT BOY LO 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2011 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTF FAT BOY 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2011 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTC HERITAGE SOFTAIL CLASSIC 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTC SOFTAIL CUSTOM 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTB NIGHT TRAIN 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDWG DYNA WIDE GLIDE 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDF FAT BOB 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDC DYNA SUPER GLIDE CUSTOM 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDB DYNA STREET BOB 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXD DYNA SUPER GLIDE 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXCWC ROCKER C 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTSB SOFTAIL CROSS BONES 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTN SOFTAIL DELUXE 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTFB SOFTAIL FAT BOY LO 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTF FAT BOY 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTC HERITAGE SOFTAIL CLASSIC 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTC SOFTAIL CUSTOM 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTB NIGHT TRAIN 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDL DYNA LOW RIDER 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDF FAT BOB 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDC DYNA SUPER GLIDE CUSTOM 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDB DYNA STREET BOB 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXD DYNA SUPER GLIDE 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXCWC ROCKER C 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXCW ROCKER 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTSB SOFTAIL CROSS BONES 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTN SOFTAIL DELUXE 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTF FAT BOY 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTC HERITAGE SOFTAIL CLASSIC 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTC SOFTAIL CUSTOM 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTB NIGHT TRAIN 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDWG DYNA WIDE GLIDE 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDL DYNA LOW RIDER 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDF FAT BOB 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDC SUPER GLIDE CUSTOM 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDB DYNA STREET BOB 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXD DYNA SUPER GLIDE 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXCWC ROCKER C 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXCW ROCKER 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTSB SOFTAIL CROSS BONES 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTN SOFTAIL DELUXE 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTF FAT BOY 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTC HERITAGE SOFTAIL CLASSIC 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTD SOFTAIL DEUCE 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTC SOFTAIL CUSTOM 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTB NIGHT TRAIN 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXST SOFTAIL STANDARD 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDWG DYNA WIDE GLIDE 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDL DYNA LOW RIDER 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDC SUPER GLIDE CUSTOM 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDB DYNA STREET BOB 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXD DYNA SUPER GLIDE 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLTR ROAD GLIDE 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTSC SOFTAIL SPRINGER CLASSIC 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTN SOFTAIL DELUXE 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTF FAT BOY 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTC HERITAGE SOFTAIL CLASSIC 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHX STREET GLIDE 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTCU ULTRA CLASSIC ELECTRA GLIDE 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTC ELECTRA GLIDE CLASSIC 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHT ELECTRA GLIDE STANDARD 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHRS ROAD KING CUSTOM 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHRC ROAD KING CLASSIC 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHR ROAD KING 96 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTSI SPRINGER SOFTAIL Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTI SOFTAIL STANDARD Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTDI SOFTAIL DEUCE Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTBI NIGHT TRAIN Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDWGI DYNA WIDE GLIDE Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDLI DYNA LOW RIDER Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDI35 35TH ANNIV. SUPER GLIDE Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDI DYNA SUPER GLIDE Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDCI DYNA SUPER GLIDE CUSTOM Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDBI STREET BOB Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLTRI ROAD GLIDE Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTSCI SOFTAIL SPRINGER CLASSIC Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTNI SOFTAIL DELUXE Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTI HERITAGE SOFTAIL Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTFI FAT BOY Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTCI HERITAGE SOFTAIL CLASSIC Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHXI STREET GLIDE Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTI ELECTRA GLIDE STANDARD Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTCUI ELECTRA GLIDE ULTRA CLASSIC Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTCI ELECTRA GLIDE CLASSIC Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHRSI ROAD KING CUSTOM Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHRI ROAD KING Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHRCI ROAD KING CLASSIC Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTSI SPRINGER SOFTAIL Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTI SOFTAIL STANDARD Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTDI SOFTAIL DEUCE Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTBI NIGHT TRAIN Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDXI DYNA SUPER GLIDE SPORT Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDWGI DYNA WIDE GLIDE Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDLI DYNA LOW RIDER Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDI DYNA SUPER GLIDE Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDCI DYNA SUPER GLIDE CUSTOM Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLTRI ROAD GLIDE Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTSCI SOFTAIL SPRINGER CLASSIC Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTNI SOFTAIL DELUXE Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTFI FAT BOY Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTCI HERITAGE SOFTAIL CLASSIC Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTI ELECTRA GLIDE STANDARD Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTCUI ELECTRA GLIDE ULTRA CLASSIC Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTCI ELECTRA GLIDE CLASSIC Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHRSI ROAD KING CUSTOM Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHRI ROAD KING Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHRCI ROAD KING CLASSIC Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTSI SPRINGER SOFTAIL Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTI SOFTAIL STANDARD Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTDI SOFTAIL DEUCE Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTBI NIGHT TRAIN Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDXI DYNA SUPER GLIDE SPORT Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDWGI DYNA WIDE GLIDE Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDLI DYNA LOW RIDER Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDI DYNA SUPER GLIDE Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLTRI ROAD GLIDE Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTFI FAT BOY Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTCI HERITAGE SOFTAIL CLASSIC Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTI ELECTRA GLIDE STANDARD Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTCUI ELECTRA GLIDE ULTRA CLASSIC Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTCI ELECTRA GLIDE CLASSIC Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHRSI ROAD KING CUSTOM Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHRI ROAD KING Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHRCI ROAD KING CLASSIC Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2003 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTSI SPRINGER SOFTAIL Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2003 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTI SOFTAIL STANDARD Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2003 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTDI SOFTAIL DEUCE Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2003 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTBI NIGHT TRAIN Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2003 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLTRI ROAD GLIDE Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2003 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTSI HERITAGE SPRINGER Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2003 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTFI FAT BOY Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2003 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTCI HERITAGE SOFTAIL CLASSIC Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2003 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTI ELECTRA GLIDE STANDARD Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2003 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTCUI ELECTRA GLIDE ULTRA CLASSIC Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2003 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTCI ELECTRA GLIDE CLASSIC Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2003 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHRI ROAD KING Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2003 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHRCI ROAD KING CLASSIC Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTSI SPRINGER SOFTAIL Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTI SOFTAIL STANDARD Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTDI SOFTAIL DEUCE Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTBI NIGHT TRAIN Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLTRI ROAD GLIDE Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTSI HERITAGE SPRINGER Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTFI FAT BOY Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTCI HERITAGE SOFTAIL CLASSIC Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTCUI ELECTRA GLIDE ULTRA CLASSIC Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTCI ELECTRA GLIDE CLASSIC Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHRCI ROAD KING CLASSIC Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2001 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTSI SPRINGER SOFTAIL Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2001 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTI SOFTAIL STANDARD Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2001 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTDI SOFTAIL DEUCE Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2001 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTBI NIGHT TRAIN Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2001 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTSI HERITAGE SPRINGER Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings
2001 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTFI FAT BOY Fuel Injection 88 CI - Exc. Lower Fairings

Can Akkaya is Superbike-Coach's founder and lifeblood

Akkaya was a mainstay and elite performer on European racetracks in the 1980s and 1990s. His motto was “never surrender,” and his aggressive and relentless racing style earned him the nickname Crazy Can among his fans. After his retirement from competition in 1995, his experience, racing insight, and suspension set-up acumen kept him in high demand in European racing circles. He was also active in other endeavors such a track testing and racing protective gear development. As if that weren’t enough, Akkaya became a prolific writer as well.

Akkaya (#36) coaches a student into a turn in his cornering school.

Obviously, Akkaya is not the only Superbike-Coach instructor. The head coach takes the instructor selection and training process very seriously. “I am very picky with my staff,” says Akkaya. “They are assistant coaches.” He knows what he wants in a coach, and maybe more importantly, what he doesn’t want. “I don’t have ego-driven instructors racing each other,” Akkaya says. “I don’t pick them because they are ‘promising talents in amateur racing’ and who work for free track time, or worse just an experienced street rider.” Akkaya relies on his decades of riding, racing, and teaching to identify the best-of-the-best to be instructors. In the end, there is a fine line that separates those who can and can’t coach for him, and it’s not just about riding talent. He says, “A good rider isn’t automatically a good teacher.”

Can Akkaya helps a young rider learn the basics. A little guy gets big instruction

Classroom sessions at Superbike-Coach are entertaining and informative

Akkaya’s passion is infectious. He raced with it, he teaches with it, and he is passionate about one of the newest aspects of his school. “This year I am the official rider trainer of the US Air Force. That is such an honor, especially because I’ve moved to the USA and love the country.” K&N is proud to be part of that important mission with Can Akkaya and the Superbike-Coach School.

If it’s time to take your riding to the next level, Superbike-Coach most likely has a program to fit your needs and desires. For more information, visit the Superbike-Coach website.

The parking lot was full and the weather was great at the Long Beach IMS

IMS is the annual festival of all things two wheeled, that makes a trek across the US like a rolling city. It’s a chance for motorcycle enthusiasts of all varieties to sit on, test ride, and lust after the newest motorcycle models on the market. It is also a chance for the masses to learn techniques, try on equipment, see the latest performance products, and just take in the atmosphere. In a nutshell, IMS is a perfect storm - a convergence of an enthusiastic moto-culture and a responsive and progressive consumer motorcycle industry.

The K&N intake and filter display was a mainstay of the IMS Marketplace

There was a great mix of entertainment inside the show as well. At the same time an adventure world traveler was taking about navigating the mud in Zimbabwe, an artist was painting a motorcycle-themed masterpiece with only sticks and black dye. In another area, there was a demonstration on how to lift a dropped motorcycle, while outside an aerial display of jumping and stunting was underway. Entertaining activities and demonstrations were ubiquitous throughout the show weekend.

Classic motorcycles brought history to life in Long Beach

Of course, K&N was a powerful presence at IMS in Long Beach. Not only was the K&N product display a popular stop for performance accessory fans at the show, but K&N filters and intakes were a mainstay on the custom and vintage bikes that graced the show floor.

The remaining stops of the IMS are:

New York - December 9-11

Washington, D.C. – January 6-8

Dallas – January 13-15

Cleveland – January 27-29

Minneapolis – February 3-5

Chicago – February 10-12

See the photos and captions below for some the highlights of Long Beach IMS (Photos: Tim Kessel)

Demo bikes lined up for the next group of test riders

More beautifully restored vintage motorcycle at the Long Beach IMS

A classic Ducati racer undressed of its faring to show the skeletal beauty

K&N's own Nick O’Kane showed his Honda CBX custom, which, as always, was a show favorite

The high-flying stunt show was a hit outside the IMS show

Even motorized bicycles run K&N filters for performance and protection

An international adventure traveler and author speaks on the IMS stage

Makoto Endo amazed the crowd with his art created with only sticks and dye