air filter for Replica

[jagwillie]

Does anyone know if the air filter for the KTM 390 will fit the Replica.
thanks,
Bill Bassett

[jagwillie]

I'll answer my own question. It will work. I used my pocket knife to cut the old filter from the plastic surround. Cleaned up the old glue and inserted the KTM filter into the framework. It fits a little tighter into the front of the airbox and it isn't necessary to use the screw, the filter won't fall out. $24 USD at the local KTM shop. It's a better filter too.
Bill

[rcbikeracer]

or buy the MZ Skorpion filter
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121145504434? ... EBIDX%3AIT

[droy]

Just did the same with a K&N filter for the KTM 390 a few weeks ago.

Muck easer then the universal filter foam I had been using the last 15 years since the MZ filter became unavailable is the US.

[droy]

BTW - not Replica specific - will work on any of the Skorpion line (Tour, Traveler, Sport. Sport Cup. Replica)

[jagwillie]

Thanks for the info on the OE filter and the fact it fits all of the models. When I took the original filter out, there was very little dirt and bugs in it. I tried blowing air from the airbox side out and then the other way and found that it did not pass a lot of air. The new paper filter was much less restrictive than the OE filter. I think this was original to the bike so it may have plugged up due to whatever conditions other than dirt. For me, I think I'd rather have the paper even though not original.
Bill