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R6 Air filter rule via CCS Racing

Discussion in 'General' started by lonewrench, Mar 21, 2017.

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  1. Mongo

    Mongo Administrator

    That's what I need to see on the R6, not able to totally picture it in my head so asking all the questions is just not helping me at this point. I'll ask more if need be once I see one out in Cali.
     
    Mongo, Mar 22, 2017
    #101
  2. Britt

    Britt Well-Known Member

    ^^^^^And there you have it...it is NOT on most other bikes... It is on the ones that needed help passing EPA Regulations. For Noise Reduction.
     
    Britt, Mar 22, 2017
    #102
  3. Mongo

    Mongo Administrator

    That argument still makes no sense, how do the other bikes pass the noise requirements without restriction? When it comes to rules, why the parts are on there is a moot point for the most part.
     
    Mongo, Mar 22, 2017
    #103
  4. Britt

    Britt Well-Known Member

    Different shapes of tanks.. Use of less sound deadner, engine configurations, different package designs, take your pick..
    I think once you see it.. It will become clear... Like a DoubbleBubble Windscreen..:)

    Think of it as a safety cap required, on a specific beer because it uses a special hopps..and that cap makes it a pain in the ass to open.. For no real reason...LOL
     
    Britt, Mar 22, 2017
    #104
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  5. alan

    alan Well-Known Member

    Some restrictions are based on volume of sales.
     
    alan, Mar 22, 2017
    #105
  6. Skter505

    Skter505 Well-Known Member

    The GSXR filter is an element with no baffles/snorkels/cones and the airbox has two air inlets to the ram air tubes with no restrictions. The R6 has one opening where the filter is placed with the center ram air leading to it. Both the 2 holes for the GSXR and the single hole for R6 should not be modified but filter should be able to be changed to whatever you want as long as it fits in the stock location with no other modifications.

    If you are asking if the surface area of the 2 holes is a smaller restriction than the single hole on R6 I have no idea as I haven't measured.
     
    Skter505, Mar 22, 2017
    #106
  7. Mongo

    Mongo Administrator


    It won't be like a double bubble. :D

    Like I said, if the intake is restricted already and so on then I may agree with you and MA. But the sound stuff means nothing.
     
    Mongo, Mar 22, 2017
    #107
  8. stangmx13

    stangmx13 Well-Known Member

    the noise baffle is obviously because of that 17.5k redline the R6 has :D
     
    stangmx13, Mar 22, 2017
    #108
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  9. Mongo

    Mongo Administrator

    I bet it's faster than a 205mpg RC51 too! :D
     
    Mongo, Mar 22, 2017
    #109
  10. Britt

    Britt Well-Known Member

    My point is, were it not for the stupid EPA NR's... I don't think it would be on the bike in the first'st place..... But maybe it is a super secret turbo resinator that adds HP...:)
    Or perhaps it actually redirects the airflow in a better direction to fix a dead air block..hummmmmm
     
    Britt, Mar 22, 2017
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  11. Mongo

    Mongo Administrator

    I know what you are bitching about - but we're not talking about the epa or other political bullshit :p
     
    Mongo, Mar 22, 2017
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  12. Gorilla George

    Gorilla George WIN

    WTF? :crackup:

    I agree with your point though.
     
    Gorilla George, Mar 22, 2017
    #112
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  13. pickled egg

    pickled egg Tell me more

    MPG?

    What is it running, a dirty VAG? :D
     
    pickled egg, Mar 22, 2017
    #113
  14. worthless

    worthless Well-Known Member

    Disclaimer...I'm on your side...shouldn't f'n matter. That being said, if ALL it did was reduce noise, then why would anyone want to do anything other than run stock?
     
    worthless, Mar 22, 2017
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  15. buzz-06

    buzz-06 Well-Known Member

    Ok so I've felt the same as you about this, I don't own an R6 and between all the pictures of filters and explanations I said to hell with it and off to YouTube. I found a few videos of people replacing air filters on an R6 and yes, outside of that snorkel the only "restriction" is the ram air intake from what I can see. My gsxr is the same, the only restriction is the ram air tubes leading into the air box. After seeing all this I agree with the general crowd that this rule for the R6 is pretty dumb. One of you R6 people go pop your air box cover and take a picture and post it
     
    buzz-06, Mar 22, 2017
    #115
  16. Mongo

    Mongo Administrator

    No need for the pic (those obviously confuse more than they help :D) - I'll check out the video. Thanks for the idea.
     
    Mongo, Mar 22, 2017
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  17. Britt

    Britt Well-Known Member

    I didn't say that is all it did...i said that is why it is there and other bikes don't have it... It should be selctive as to use.
     
    Britt, Mar 22, 2017
    #117
  18. RM Racing

    RM Racing Tool user

    Because the material on the aftermarket filter flows better and you can clean it and reuse it.
     
    RM Racing, Mar 22, 2017
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  19. worthless

    worthless Well-Known Member

    Is it possible to use an aftermarket filter and the stock cone?
     
    worthless, Mar 22, 2017
    #119
  20. 05Yamabomber

    05Yamabomber Dammit Haga

    Ha! I just posted a thread about this at the same time you did. Owell. I feel bad for Corey. Hopefully they will get it ironed out.
     
    05Yamabomber, Mar 22, 2017
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