Yeah, got it from revzilla last weekI've used these before with no problems. I believe thats what I have in there now.
I have an unopened box just like that in my garage. Did you purchase yours recently?
Checked my order history at Rocky Mountain ATV, I ordered the air filter, spark plugs and rear brake pads on Oct 9, 2023.
Its about time for me to do some maintenance so I'll soon be checking the fit on the one I have in the box.
ExactlyGoes that way.View attachment 109734
That’s what I’m planning on orderingI used three of those with no issues, but I suppose that's just my experience. No doubt you got a bad one, but plenty of people have used them without problems.
OEM is the way to go if you want to be sure it fits, I guess!
Interesting, the wing on this one says PP-T30, whatever that meansPaul466
I just now tried to install the HiFlo filter that I purchased in Oct 2023, and it is not a good fit.
Yes, I'm sure you could force it, but it is a rigid plastic and I do not think that would be a smart thing to do.
I was thinking I had used the HiFlo filters on this bike before but maybe not, could have been on my VStrom, or they have just put out some bad filters.
Description of the old and new filters, positioned as they would be in the airbox.
New HiFlo filter:
The “wing” at the front is about 1/16" longer than my current filter, doesn't sound like much but it was already a tight fit.
Both the “wing” at the front end and the one at the back end have quite a slant on them.
Printed on top of the front wing is:
PP-T30Printed on the bottom side is:
HIFLOFILTROHFA 4922
My Current filter (I think it must be an OEM filter):
Both the “wing” at the front end and the one at the back are both relatively flat. (not sure how flat they were when new)
Printed on top of the front wing is:
23PPP-TD30Nothing printed on bottom
Thank You, will definitely get in touch with them, I wonder if they switched molds or suppliers?This is the kind of customer experience that should probably be brought to the manufacturer's attention. I'm not saying that it'll do any good, but any reputable manufacturer should be concerned with issues like parts not fitting properly.
HiFloFiltro is a subsidiary of Bike Alert. This is their UK and US address:
Worldwide Headquarters
Bike Alert plc
30 Optima Park
Thames Road, Crayford
Kent, DA1 4QX
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 1322 526 236
Fax: +44 (0) 1322 528 487
North American Headquarters
Bike Alert Inc
2230 Skyview Drive
Lithia Springs
GA 30122
USA
Tel: +1 770 948 8880
Fax: +1 770 948 8893
They also have a presence on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
It wouldn't surprise me if they switched, especially in light of both supply line issues and profit motive. I don't know for a fact who actually makes their filters, but I don't think it's a stretch to say they're made somewhere besides the US or UK. I suspect there have been a lot of re-negotiations with manufacturers in a post COVID world due to availability problems, and whoever makes the filters now may not be up to the level of expertise of whoever made them in pre-2020.Thank You, will definitely get in touch with them, I wonder if they switched molds or suppliers?
Thanks Buddy!, Im going to try to return it and get a oem one, would love to compare the differences between them before I do to find out what changedI currently have a HiFlo air filter in mine.
I did not have any fitment issues, and it installed normally just like the oem one I took out.
That was around 3 years ago now..........
I have heard of multiple people having issues with these since then.
I have 2 new ones on the shelf, in the boxes waiting for the next replacement. I should probably check them to see if the wings are flat, or angled?
If my boxed ones are OK, Paul you are welcome to fit one of them to your bike.
Let me know, you can have one of them.
I'll grab them and look at them when I get home today.Thanks Buddy!, Im going to try to return it and get a oem one, would love to compare the differences between them before I do to find out what changed
Perfect, i just got off the ph with revzilla, the oem is 3 weeks out, let me know when you have time so we can compare them, Thanks!I'll grab them and look at them when I get home today.
We can compare them if you want.
That's been my experience also. I've put 5 of them in my bike since 2014, and haven't had any issues with fitment. The last one I put in was in June 2022 though, so quality may have slipped since then. I'm due for another change in about 5000 miles, and at that point I'm pretty sure I'll be buying one that was made post-COVID. I'll have to see at that point if my opinion of them changes.I sold Hiflo oil and air filters for 25+ years and I don't think I ever had a bad one. That doesn't mean there aren't some bad ones that slipped through, but overall they are a good filter.
I'll TEXT you when I get home. I'm available most afternoons.Perfect, i just got off the ph with revzilla, the oem is 3 weeks out, let me know when you have time so we can compare them, Thanks!
Rockymountainatv has OEM filters in stock if that helps you any.Perfect, i just got off the ph with revzilla, the oem is 3 weeks out, let me know when you have time so we can compare them, Thanks!
The K&N filters, although oiled, do allow very fine particles of dust to pass through them.So, I’ve seen negative comments towards K&N…
What’s the issue there?
I can guess that, with having to oil it, any dust on it turns to mud?