I installed a K&N air filter and it is a better fit than the BMC. The K&N's bolt lead hole is much better aligned than the BMC. However, it still isn't a better simple "drop in fit," like Kawasaki's OEM filter. I prefer the K&N's fit over the BMC.
In addition, the K&N came much more oiled. So, in my case, made in the USA is better than made in Italy, for this application. The truth is, both filters need a better fit. They are too tight, to drop in. The rim & eyelet needs work.
The good news is, the K&N is serviceable, no BMC headaches. Eyelet, the BMC is molded long and the K&N short. The K&N will align though. Do I recommend either? Hell no, but that's, what's available. Both are horrible. How hard is it, to find a regular fitting cleanable filter? Good thing it isn't a head or cooling gasket. If it was either, it wouldn't have aligned properly.
But then again, if you all think it's okay or if the companies think it, on ya'll but the BMC no. I'm going to install the same things. It isn't like I have a special factory at Area 51 for air filters. I'm not a magician. If it isn't an exact perfect fit, like, we all want, well, it just isn't.
- Aviation Electrician
:sad: Half breed insane infedils