K&N Filter Does Not Fit Ryker CVT Side

[tbohman56]

I know the filters on the Ryker are the same size, and I have a K&N on the intake, but when I tried to fit the K&N on the CVT side, it is such a tight fit that it puckers on one end, and does not provide a complete seal. Anyone else same issue?

[BajaRon]

I know the filters on the Ryker are the same size, and I have a K&N on the intake, but when I tried to fit the K&N on the CVT side, it is such a tight fit that it puckers on one end, and does not provide a complete seal. Anyone else same issue?

I have both filters on my Ryker with no issues. Be sure both are CM-9910's. There are filters which look identical but are not. Next, I would swap air filters. If the problem then moves to the engine side, I'd say you might have a defective air filter. Though in all my years selling and using the K&N filters, I've not seen a defictive one. But anything is possible.

I would be very interested in what you discover.

[tbohman56]

I have both filters on my Ryker with no issues. Be sure both are CM-9910's. There are filters which look identical but are not. Next, I would swap air filters. If the problem then moves to the engine side, I'd say you might have a defective air filter. Though in all my years selling and using the K&N filters, I've not seen a defictive one. But anything is possible.

I would be very interested in what you discover.

Problem solved. They sent a KT-1113 filter in the CM-9910 box.

[BajaRon]

Problem solved. They sent a KT-1113 filter in the CM-9910 box.

How about that! Never saw that before. But like I said. Anything is possible. Glad you got it worked out. I really like the K&N on the CVT side. I was getting a hot belt smell until I changed to the K&N. It's warmer temps now than when I got the hot belt smell. Found the stock paper air cleaner pretty well clogged after only 2,000 miles. I've been advising people to keep a close eye on that CVT side. The cooling fan on the CVT side must really pull in a lot of air.

The fact that the K&N will flow more air dirty than the OEM paper filter when it is clean is a good thing.

[SportsterDoc]

Can you work the mesh where it binds?
The aftermarket filter on my trans was an easy fit.
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Disregard, just saw wrong filter in box post and deleting is not an option.

[BajaRon]

Can you work the mesh where it binds?
The aftermarket filter on my trans was an easy fit.
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Disregard, just saw wrong filter in box post and deleting is not an option.

I see you went about 5k on the original air filter. How dirty did you find it to be?

[SportsterDoc]

Moderately dirty.
I could have removed, blown off bugs (from backside) and used another maybe 2,000 miles.
However, as important as cooling is to the CVT belt, I had already decided to go only 5,000 miles.
I had just returned from a six day 1,115 mile trip, including 10 miles of dirt road from Williams (AZ) to Highway 89A and 1/2 mile dirt to friends in Prescott Valley.

Looking at the oil, I am glad I did two oil changes already, at 1200 miles and 5,622 miles. If I were to keep it, next would be in 5,000 miles at ~11,600.

Even though I am planning on selling the Ryker (hence the service items for sale ads), I treat every vehicle I have owned as though I planned to keep it forever (that gives my wife a good laugh).
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[threewheelcurious]

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Problem solved. They sent a KT-1113 filter in the CM-9910 box.

[BajaRon]

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That is really amazing! I'm going to check the filters we have in stock to be sure we aren't sending out the wrong one. But I do highly recommend the K&N on the CVT side. It will make a longevity difference as well as a functional difference in the operation of your CVT.