Does Ramair Proof Exist?

[dave64]

Replacing a crappy item with another crappy item is hardly worthy of praise. I'd call it a disgrace. Seems to me they're just dumping the defective items in the hope that people won't complain twice. Given the number of issues there should probably be a recall on every filter sold and money refunded or a "fixed" replacement provided.

Correct Richard nothing better than waiting 2 or 3 weeks for a replacement and it is crap like the first one .

 

[zenbiker]

What about replacement of the foam when it gets dirty? Is is washable and does it just pull away from the substructure for replacement or washing? Does Ramair supply replacement foam?

 

[cr0ft]

What about replacement of the foam when it gets dirty?

The foam can be cleaned and re-treated. They have a kit for it. http://ramair-filters.co.uk/motorsport-accessories/air-filter-cleaning-kit-oil-cleaner.html

Once that no longer works presumably you buy a new kit.

 

[zenbiker]

There is some proof now that they are crap and made very cheaply , DON'T waste your money

So just what is the concern about the quality of this filter? Is it the quality of the materials, fitment or what? What have been the issues so that some call them "crap?"
Croft....you are saying that you have to buy the entire new kit when the foam toasts?
Thank you all for your help. I am unsure about this setup and trying to decide with my Carpentered engine.

 

[Mike188]

So just what is the concern about the quality of this filter? Is it the quality of the materials, fitment or what? What have been the issues so that some call them "crap?"
Croft....you are saying that you have to buy the entire new kit when the foam toasts?
Thank you all for your help. I am unsure about this setup and trying to decide with my Carpentered engine.

The issue is with the rubber splitting where it mounts on the intake after a period of time, there is another thread on here detailing it better..............

 

[cr0ft]

So just what is the concern about the quality of this filter? Is it the quality of the materials, fitment or what? What have been the issues so that some call them "crap?"

See this long discussion thread. http://www.r3owners.net/threads/ramair-cracked.21074/

Currently the jury is out on what is causing it, but a number of people have had them crack where they mount to the throttle bodies. Quite possibly the material. It's a fine filter once it's on there, the concern is that a number have broken.

Croft....you are saying that you have to buy the entire new kit when the foam toasts?

Not necessarily, I haven't checked with Ramair, just my own speculation. The main point I was making was that this is a foam filter, which means it isn't just a one-shot deal like paper filters. You can wash this with their cleaning solution, then re-treat it with their custom lubricant and it's like new (or nearly, not sure).

 

[zenbiker]

After reading about the problems with the Ramair..I'm going to pass on it for now. My bike is running just great with my stupid under tank K&N filter.
"Better is the enemy of good!"

 

[Mark Dunn]

Hi all,

I watched the RamAir install video posted by Steve8319 in post #30. The bike is a Roadster with no other engine mods and near the end of the video the owner uses the 12 minute tune to adapt the bike to the RamAir filter. Can the bike really adapt to such a large change in air supply using this method?

Regards,
Mark Dunn

 

[Steve8319]

Hi all,

I watched the RamAir install video posted by Steve8319 in post #30. The bike is a Roadster with no other engine mods and near the end of the video the owner uses the 12 minute tune to adapt the bike to the RamAir filter. Can the bike really adapt to such a large change in air supply using this method?

Regards,
Mark Dunn

My logic tells me no, otherwise why would you need to get a new tune just for adding TORS pipes which arent much different from stock, just a bit louder.

 

[HansO]

Hi all,

I watched the RamAir install video posted by Steve8319 in post #30. The bike is a Roadster with no other engine mods and near the end of the video the owner uses the 12 minute tune to adapt the bike to the RamAir filter. Can the bike really adapt to such a large change in air supply using this method?

Regards,
Mark Dunn

In short NO