[yamaharandy]

they are being banned in race orgs all over the usa now someone posted a facebook picture where the metal housing ruptured.

 

[Flexxx]

A main component is now being held together by an adhesive as opposed to welded as it previously was. I've seen a few instances where they've "exploded". No Bueno.

 

[Sammo115]

Hahaha. Looks like its biting them in the butt for trying to cut corners.

 

[ZdaMan]

Is that one made in China or Korea?
The Chinese ones have been having issues with leaking but this is the first time I've seen a split like that.

 

[JRH_YellowR1_09]

Beware of K&N filters.

The one that failed on my R1 was made in Korea, I think.
Dumb design welding the nut to the thin can.

 

[NZ_R1]

They used to be Hiflofiltro with a nut welded on. Hard to believe they felt the need to go cheaper. I'm not saying anything against Hiflofiltro, but they are made in Thailand.

 

[RVCR1]

the metal housing ruptured.

Is this the same --> https://www.knfilters.com/recallkn204

This is seriously a foobar, have been a loyal customer, looks like will be going with AmsOil filters?

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RCLRPT-17E044-7593.PDF

 

[emilson]

whats wrong with the Yamaha oil filter?

 

[ZdaMan]

I used a K&N on the wife's R3 and its leaking. Seems to be coming from the seal though not the nut but i could be wrong. Purchased a Yamaha one to replace. I'm done with K&N.

 

[Banky]

whats wrong with the Yamaha oil filter?

That ones banned cause it was bursting into flames :whtfu:

 

[mdallasm]

I did A LOT of research on this. I am now using Honda filters on the R1M.

 

[Guesswhat]

Is that one made in China or Korea?
The Chinese ones have been having issues with leaking but this is the first time I've seen a split like that.

From what I heard Mexico won the bid.

 

[We_R1]

just got off the phone from K&N. They have a number dedicated to the KN-204 recall: 800-643-6320

I've one installed and one spare, both wrong (and Made in Thailand), the K&N guy told me he's sending them overnight to my address.... let's see if it's happening for real.

Still my 4L of Motul 300V changed just last month are going to be wasted :frown2:

 

[Guesswhat]

You're supposed to be compensate for more than oil filter itself. If you have oil on your tires tell'em that it's unsafe for you to ride with them and you'd need 3-4 quarts of oil cuz the old ones are drained. K&n will send you check for those too. If you don't tell'em that, they won't give you $$$.

Also mentioned that you're lucky that you didn't crash and die due to their failed oil filter....that should smoothen the process if they try not to refund you for your oil and tires.

 

[NZ_R1]

I did A LOT of research on this. I am now using Honda filters on the R1M.

Why not Yamaha filters?

 

[emilson]

That ones banned cause it was bursting into flames :whtfu:

the Yamaha one is banned?!?

 

[JRH_YellowR1_09]

This is a car filter.
I wouldn't trust K&N with my Halloween candy...

 

[mdallasm]

Why not Yamaha filters?

my research at the time showed the Honda to be the best. I can't remember the specifics.

 

[Banky]

the Yamaha one is banned?!?

Yeah im pretty sure in MotoAmerica and in certain trackday org's because on the Superbikes it was bursting into flames. :thumbdown:

 

[We_R1]

just got off the phone from K&N. They have a number dedicated to the KN-204 recall: 800-643-6320

I've one installed and one spare, both wrong (and Made in Thailand), the K&N guy told me he's sending them overnight to my address.... let's see if it's happening for real.

Still my 4L of Motul 300V changed just last month are going to be wasted :frown2:

Just received 2 new filters from K&N.
I should say at least they're trying to make it right, even do reading other experiences it looks pretty doom and gloom.

I'd probably get an OEM and replace it over the week-end.