Member Contributer RRM Posted May 10, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted May 10, 2014 Hey guys, I thought I would start contributing to this forum. So after looking through lots of posts I found a off-hand reference to Sprint Air Filters. After reading their website I was convinced of: better air flow, will last forever, consistent air flow over time, better filtration, and the potential that you could walk on water After I received the filter, I got to the installation. Installation is easy (of course with help from this site with detailed descriptions and pictures)...well, sort of. Since the filter has a rigid frame that surrounds the filter element, it does not have any "wiggle" room. I spent a good amount of time trying to get this to work and making sure it was not operator error. Well, it does not fit. Below is a picture with the left and front sides seated in the groove and the rest that hangs out. Obviously it does not fit. I was surprised that the filter area was smaller than stock: So since it did not fit, I decided to stick with the stock air filter. I was happy that there was no residue or grit in my air box when I removed the stock filter. I wanted to protect the air intake more than get any "performance" gain. I bought the filter from PJ's parts. I have to say they were AWESOME to work with. The filter took a while to get here, but they always kept me up to date. In addition, when it came time to return the filter, they were very motivated to "make it right". They had mentioned that Sprint would want to send me another filter, but I was concerned about the mould issue and wanted to get on with the riding. Once again, did not work out on the filter, but they were great to work with. Here is a photo looking through the filter: Maybe Sprint will work this out, but I did not want to wait. Ride safe! RRM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vfrcapn Posted May 10, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted May 10, 2014 Looks like a cheap knock off of a K&N. Same intake area. Wrong fit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted May 10, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted May 10, 2014 Looks like a cheap knock off of a K&N. Same intake area. Wrong fit!Beat me to it. I was thinking the same thing. Nothing wrong with the stock filter IMO, other than you have to toss it out when it's time to replace it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spud786 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Hello, look up the EMGO airfilter, its a direct oem copy and fit ,and they can be found for about $30 or less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted May 10, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted May 10, 2014 Try this one Piper Cross .. It's what i run . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer RRM Posted May 10, 2014 Author Member Contributer Share Posted May 10, 2014 Wow Switchblade...now THAT is some filter area! How long has the Piper Cross filter been lasting in your bike? I assume you find the air box clean and it is doing it's job. Thanks, R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted May 10, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted May 10, 2014 Much better than the K&N or the BMC filter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer firebladestan Posted May 11, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted May 11, 2014 RRM, Switchblade has shown you the best filter available! They are manufactured in the UK,and are fitted to Triumph Motorcycles from new, You can also purchase a cleaning and oiling kit, and they are guaranteed for life. Link to UK distributor http://www.bikehps.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spud786 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 The pleated filters have more surface area, so they should last longer, works the same way with AC filters. Ive ran the oem filters up to 20,000 miles, and even on replacement I cant tell a difference performance wise. Course I don't live in a dust storm area. But the EMGO, totally eliminates the pain of oem cost, and it is identical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer ecn Posted May 23, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted May 23, 2014 (edited) piper cross on a gen5 does not fit for me...anybody had luck with these on a gen5? I'm returning this and not getting another till someone says they have the fit down for a gen5. Edited May 23, 2014 by ecn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vfr350 Posted May 23, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted May 23, 2014 I calculated how much surface area open to flow that pipercross has and although more than other filters those grates cover alot more than you think.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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