Removed ram air, installed 2780s

[grampi]

Due to the ram air system's history of coming apart, I decided to remove it and replace it with the 2780 K&Ns. Though Tom (the previous owner) did an excellent job of repairing the ram air with silicone (I really don't think it would come apart again), I didn't want to take a chance. I've used K&Ns in many of my vehicles before and I like their filters. These were no exception. Installation was super easy, they look nice, sound good, and I'm sure they flow well. The bearclaw went on with only a little push on the rear filter to get the rear bolt in the hole. I noticed no difference in performance between the two, except the K&Ns howl a bit louder at WOT. I also installed the little K&N filter on the temp sensor and cable tied it under the tank. Tom already had the K&N installed on the PCV tube. I'm all K&Ned up!

 

[FR56]

Good to hear it's a chimp easy install. I'm vacillating on whether to go the 2780s, or simply find the K&N to replace the stock under-seat filter. Paying $$$ for 3 or 4 extra ponies has never been my thing. I truly appreciate the simplicity in servicing of the stock set up, and would like to replace the filter with the re-usable K&N.
A better designed RAM AIR(plenum)with a single conical K&N at front would much interest me if available. Then the beast could have unfettered cold air and I super simple service.

 

[Triple Trouble]

There is zero power gain from swapping the stock air filter with a replacement K&N. Save your money.

 

[1olbull]

There is zero power gain from swapping the stock air filter with a replacement K&N. Save your money.

The Duk O' Death be dishin' good advice here . . .
At least do the 2780s!

 

[FR56]

The Duk O' Death be dishin' good advice here . . .
At least do the 2780s!

But pragmatically speaking; Why add TWO more filters to clean at $60 per filter if no sizable power increase is enjoyed over stock arrangement with a single, cleanable K&N? Or is the replacement paper filter priced under $20? If so the cost/mile possibly negates a $60 K&N. I'm a novitiate to Triumph and the R3; but not so horsepower increase and snake-oil claims.

 

[CanberraR3]

By far the best reason to put on the three filters is that you get rid of the plumbing of the stock intake. Makes for much easier access to the top of the engine and reduces service costs significantly for things like spark plug replacement. It's not about cost.

 

[1olbull]

But pragmatically speaking; Why add TWO more filters to clean at $60 per filter if no sizable power increase is enjoyed over stock arrangement with a single, cleanable K&N? Or is the replacement paper filter priced under $20? If so the cost/mile possibly negates a $60 K&N. I'm a novitiate to Triumph and the R3; but not so horsepower increase and snake-oil claims.

Pretty sure he was speaking of the stock paper verses stock K&N replacement.
The trip 2780s gave me quite an improvement!

 

[FR56]

By far the best reason to put on the three filters is that you get rid of the plumbing of the stock intake. Makes for much easier access to the top of the engine and reduces service costs significantly for things like spark plug replacement. It's not about cost.

Outside of doctrinaire schedules written by spark plug manufactures and retailers; What is a reasonable service life for a modern premium plug in our application?

How much service cost is "significantly" reduced?

You said "It's not about cost";but justified the 2780's with money(and/or time) saved at servicing.

I used to 'high mile' my bikes(and cars). Simplifying ownership and reducing projected costs is innate with me. I've run K&N filters over many vehicles for reason of them paying for themselves in 2-3 services. Never did I modify the plenums or expect a rise in hp or torque. Some buyers consider a single extra hp worth it, some just want to personalize. I like lengthy, simple, cost effective service intervals.

 

[grampi]

Pretty sure he was speaking of the stock paper verses stock K&N replacement.
The trip 2780s gave me quite an improvement!

There's got to be some benefit in performance just getting rid of all that stock plumbing...I would think that stuff is restrictive compared to pulling in the air right at the throttle bodies...

 

[Triple Trouble]

To clarify: There is a significant power gain if all of the stock intake plumbing is removed and replaced by three K&N RU2780 filters placed directly on the throttle bodies as opposed to zero power gain from swapping the stock pleated paper filter for a drop in K&N. An added bonus to using the three filters is that removing the restrictive plumbing allows easier access to any under tank servicing such as changing plugs, synchronising the throttles etc. The downside is an increase in intake noise. Yes the bearclaw fits over the filters without modification.