Bandit Alley

MODEL SPECIFIC => SUZUKI BANDIT 600 thru 1200 - AIR/OIL COOLED TECHNICAL => Topic started by: paul on April 18, 2006, 12:03:54 PM

Title: air filter cost for b12
Post by: paul on April 18, 2006, 12:03:54 PM

I am not a cheep thightwad, but how in the hell can the air cleaner element for a b12 cost 45 to 60 dollars? The element looks just like the one in my truck (a Fram) and I bought that for 6.99 at the local auto parts.

Does anyone know of a good, reasonably priced place to purchase an air cleaner element for a 2005 b12?

Thanks

Title: air filter cost for b12
Post by: ray nielsen on April 18, 2006, 12:40:06 PM

Try Ron Ayers <www.ronayers.com> where you can click on OEM parts and get to the on-line parts microfiche fpr official Suzuki parts.  

I assume it's a second generation Bandit, it so, Hiflofiltro has an air filter for about $15, less if it's a first generation Bandit.  Check out Dennis Kirk's catalog at <www.denniskirk.com> and select Metric bike catalog then do a search by brand for Hiflofiltro.    Or you can search by part number -- see below.

The Kirk part numbers are:

30-4539 for 2001-2005 Bandit 1200s and ($14.99)

30-4535 for 1997 - 2000 Bandit 1200s.  ($11.99)

Title: air filter cost for b12
Post by: Big Jay on May 22, 2006, 01:20:59 AM

You can get a K&N for $42.00 and never have to buy a filter again.
http://gsxrzone.com/airfilters.html

Jay

Title: Re: air filter cost for b12
Post by: scooter69 on May 22, 2006, 01:43:55 AM

Quote from: paul

I am not a cheep thightwad, but how in the hell can the air cleaner element for a b12 cost 45 to 60 dollars? The element looks just like the one in my truck (a Fram) and I bought that for 6.99 at the local auto parts.

Does anyone know of a good, reasonably priced place to purchase an air cleaner element for a 2005 b12?

Thanks

Are you asking about Canadian prices or US? Dealer jsut charged me $39.95+tax for the stock filtre...but that's CDN.

Title: filter
Post by: tacoman on May 22, 2006, 02:08:51 PM

Try Dennis Kirk or other companies that can sell an aftermarket brand.  Emgo makes a good filter.

Title: air filter cost for b12
Post by: PaulVS on May 22, 2006, 02:12:51 PM

K&N is a very bad choice for a 2nd gen Bandit.  Even worse if you haven't piped & jetted it.

You'll find that just about every Bandit tuner out there recommends using the stock filter.