I've just done my conversion to K&N. I trawled the archives, including the link to Japanese website; then plucked up courage to start work! I bought the R1 filter - YA-1098 - 37 GBP - nice surprise! (54.30 USD; 59.20 Euros) Followed the advice to put existing filters in freezer for a while - good move! Took a little time working out what the joins were, then prised plastic apart - quite easy really. Then cleaned up all plastic, getting rid of old glue/sealant stuff - put them in hot water this time - came off easily. I then cut the K&N in half - across the short edge - starting at where the metal plate is. I then cut 2 pieces to match the length of the existing filters. I finished off the edges where I cut as this was ragged. I then used modeling knife to trim the rubber - the outside edges were raised, so by trimming these off the rubber had a nice flat 'face' for fitting. I then fixed sealant on the plastic bit, and re-fitted, moulding the K&N to match the rounded ends of the casing. This bit isn't perfect - but then it will be covered up, anyway. I fixed rubber bands round to hold whilst sealant sets off. I've just done this today - about 2 hours work + setting time.
Robin Gammon List Lurker for 2 years! UK [EMAIL PROTECTED]
