K & N Now Offers Easy Breathing for the Harley XR 1200 Hot

I guess you could call me obsessive about motorcycle maintenance. I keep detailed records of even the most trivial maintenance that I perform on my bikes. I dutifully research lubricants, spark plugs and even fuel brands before I use them. I tell you this only so you know that when I say that I use and trust K & N filters, you know that I have done my research. I have used them for years.

I have a K & N in my sport tourer, I have one in my truck, and I will eventually have one in my new adventure tourer. Proper filtration is my main concern; however, the performance aspect of increased air-flow is also a reason I use K & Ns.

K & N has released a new filter for the Harley-Davidson XR 1200. The big twin that brings Harley’s dirt-track heritage to the street is a great candidate for the easy-breathing K & N filter media. One of the best things about K & N filter elements is that they make use of the stock air box and require no additional engine modifications. However, if you are so inclined, the free-flowing K & N filter is a great compliment for other modifications such as fuel map changes, jetting changes, or aftermarket exhausts.

All K & N air filters boast a variety of tangible benefits. First, they provide both excellent filtration and extended service intervals. New filters come pre-oiled and ready to install. After that initial installation, the filter can be washed and re-oiled for an extremely long service life. The air-flow properties of the K & N are impressive. I have seen demonstrations of both the increased volume of air with the filters, and also the clean flow pattern of the filtered air.

K & N offers an impressive “Million Mile” Warranty. Basically, K&N original equipment replacement air filters and air intake systems purchased from authorized dealers are backed by a Million Mile Limited Warranty when used primarily on paved roads and on vehicles for which they were designed. If one of these products ever fails to provide complete satisfaction, K&N will replace it.

Users should keep in mind that careful oiling of the filter media is vital to the product’s filtering effectiveness. K & N recommends service intervals of 50,000 miles in normal street applications.

So if you want your XR 1200 to breathe easy, look to K & N for your next filter replacement.