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Corona



Joined: 26 Jun 2008
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 14, 2010 1:39 pm    Post subject: Air Filter Reply with quote

Hi Folks, Where can I get an air filter for a DB4ie it seems the original is shared with a generator? or is there an aftermarket replacement like a K&N and such like? My one is looking a bit sad after 3yrs (ab)use and the shop I got the bike from is being a tad unhelpful Crying or Very sad
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GeeKay



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PostPosted: Sun Nov 14, 2010 7:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

not sure about the DB4 air filter but if it's the same set up as the DB2, which is a flat filter sandwiched between two gauze sheets, then simply cut the shape from a new sheet of filter material and replace. Think I have the part-sheet of material left that I cut mine from.
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Corona



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PostPosted: Thu Nov 18, 2010 6:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The filter on the DB4 is a corrugated paper affair with a soft seal around it (square shape) I have some filter paper to make Rolling Eyes another unit but thanks mutchly for the offer. Now to get the garage heater going, hang 3 doors and tile the bathroom floor to make some space, got to avoid eye contact with the wife so I don't get the "when you've done that you can........speech" don't want to tell her how much I've spent on next years tyres Shocked
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 7:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Corona wrote:
The filter on the DB4 is a corrugated paper affair with a soft seal around it (square shape) I have some filter paper to make Rolling Eyes another unit but thanks mutchly for the offer. Now to get the garage heater going, hang 3 doors and tile the bathroom floor to make some space, got to avoid eye contact with the wife so I don't get the "when you've done that you can........speech" don't want to tell her how much I've spent on next years tyres Shocked


The air filter on my carbed db4 was made of a black foam between 2 grades of metal grid. But I ditched it complete with the air box in favour of twin conical K&N pod filter that work fantastically. Just needed to make a support for the fuel tank.
Meanwhile the CV's are swapped for 41mm FCR's and the engine is tuned to its max on stock conrods.
The intake sound on accelleration is awesome Laughing
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deebee4



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PostPosted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 7:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sorry double posting
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2bims



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PostPosted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 12:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sounds nice DeeBee. now all you need is to go the 944 big bore route, wuth high compression pistons, stage 3 cams, gassed flowed and polished head and titianium corse exhaust system and you can be like my DB2, teehee
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 6:49 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

2bims wrote:
Sounds nice DeeBee. now all you need is to go the 944 big bore route, wuth high compression pistons, stage 3 cams, gassed flowed and polished head and titianium corse exhaust system and you can be like my DB2, teehee


Laughing I hope 944 kit with Pistal Racing pistons, flowed & ported heads, lightened crankshaft & flywheel, Keihin 41mm FCR's, light clutch and open Akra titanium will do too?

I've swapped the Kokusan ignition boxes for the Bosch BTZ units and it provides better starting and better running up to the higher revs. Old European tuning trick. It cured my intermittent misfires at around 7.000 rpm completely.

I have a set of brand new ones with wiring scheme if you're interested.

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macchiman



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PostPosted: Mon Mar 07, 2011 10:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

A bit late but a question I can help with.

The air filter was from a Lombardini 6DL 435 generator - Jon the Norwegian Bimota importer kindly gave this info out 2 or 3 years ago. Original part numbers were Fiaam part no. PA7096 or Fram CA5398 but these seem to be unavailable.

I measured my original filter and asked my local performance car specialist to try and match it but despite contacting K&N, Green, Pipercross etc they couldn't. So I decided to go with a replacement standard paper filter.

I got an OEM Lombardini filter part no. L2175.134 from Universal Engine Power, www.uni-power.co.uk, about £18 incl postage.

The equivalent UFI part no. is 30.995.00, I got a twin pack from Opie Oils, www.opieoils.co.uk, for £21 incl. postage.

HTH,

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Corona



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PostPosted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 12:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Marvellous! Thanks for that info, feels like I'm spoiling it a bit this year. New air filter and a shock rebuild Shocked whatever next?
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Corona



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PostPosted: Sun Mar 20, 2011 12:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Shock is back and installed in the bike, Brook suspension I thank you. Turns out the damper rod was worn which cost £75 to replace making a total cost of £235, ouch but now he has all the specs the next one he does should be cheaper, but it does get ridden hard over some pretty grotty roads. Got the filters from OPIE but part number 30.995.00 is about twice the size of the original air filter so they have been advised of their listing mistake and hopefully the issue will be resolved, oil filters were spot on.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 9:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sorry you had trouble with the filter from Opie - I've checked my UFI spare and it's definitely 30.995.00 and that's what I have in my DB4ie at the moment. My notes say that I had to ease the cover with a file for a good fit.
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Corona



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PostPosted: Sun Apr 10, 2011 1:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I shall endeavor to enlighten them Rolling Eyes Thanks mutchly for your info I will now go forth armed and ready to purchase said items. Frustrating this rare bike spares dance, MOT time this week.
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Corona



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PostPosted: Wed May 04, 2011 11:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Much trawlling about and this is an equivalent item,fits spot on
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Mouth



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PostPosted: Sun Jul 22, 2012 2:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

So as far as I could tell, there isn't really a K&N or Likewise Airfilter for the Tesi (watch some one will reply to this thread with the part number). But as luck would have it, The High performance Airfilter for the 09-11 BMW S1000RR from Pipercross (MPX167) is the same width, just a little long. After a razor trimming along with some wire snipping and behold! It fit!

Since it apears to be the same almost Square filter that is also used on the DB's, this has a lot of use (FIAAM PA7096 aka FRAM CA5398)
Just some FYI for you guys.
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