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Ordered a Twin Air Talon filter kit to see if it's something I want to sell through my business. I had one person from this forum contact me about these with a concern of screw hole misalignment between the mounting flange and air box.
Last night I finally got around to trying to install the Twin Air Talon filter kit, which includes the foam filter element and a nice orange aluminum mounting flange but no screws. Instructions say to reuse the OEM screws.
I put the foam filter in place then tried to attach the mounting flange but lining up the foam screw holes, flange screw holes, and air box screw holes proved be be slightly difficult due to the foam being so flexible. So I backed up and tried only installing the flange to check the screw hole alignment. The forum member was correct about misalignment. I reused the OEM screws and sleeves but was only able to get 4 of the 8 screws inserted! Using the sleeve, the screw hole in the mounting flange has to be perfect, and these were not. Without the sleeve all the screws might go into place but I don't think that is the correct installation. The screw sleeves were the same depth as the mounting plate so filter clamp down should not be a problem.
Also I'm surprised that this filter doesn't have a supporting cage like many dirt bike and atv filter. Seems like this huge Talon filter would be even more susceptible to collapsing from engine vacuum than small round filters.
Someone else on the forum stated that the factory Honda race teams use these Twin Air filters. If they do then they are not very picky about fitment. I would not spend $167 on this air filter and still have to ream out holes to mount it. That's terrible design and quality control when you can trace the OEM hole locations to nail them down perfectly.
I've contacted Twin Air about this problem and sent the pictures that I will be attaching after this initial post. I asked Twin Air if this fitment has been addressed and will post their response here.
So I'm up in the air about this filter option. I have concerns but if anyone wants these filters I will be able to get them.
Edit: For the time being I'll continue to run my OEM filter with the Desertcraft Foam Buddy as I continue to tinker with my snorkel pre filter setup. The OEM and Desertcraft Foam Buddy seem to work well together and is a simple solution to extending OEM filter life. I've decided that my winter project this year will be to perfect my pre filter setup. The only solution to getting clean intake air is to get it from a different location! I have a new concept in my head to work out and I think this could be a winner. Fingers crossed that I can make it happen. I enjoy figuring this stuff out!!!
Last night I finally got around to trying to install the Twin Air Talon filter kit, which includes the foam filter element and a nice orange aluminum mounting flange but no screws. Instructions say to reuse the OEM screws.
I put the foam filter in place then tried to attach the mounting flange but lining up the foam screw holes, flange screw holes, and air box screw holes proved be be slightly difficult due to the foam being so flexible. So I backed up and tried only installing the flange to check the screw hole alignment. The forum member was correct about misalignment. I reused the OEM screws and sleeves but was only able to get 4 of the 8 screws inserted! Using the sleeve, the screw hole in the mounting flange has to be perfect, and these were not. Without the sleeve all the screws might go into place but I don't think that is the correct installation. The screw sleeves were the same depth as the mounting plate so filter clamp down should not be a problem.
Also I'm surprised that this filter doesn't have a supporting cage like many dirt bike and atv filter. Seems like this huge Talon filter would be even more susceptible to collapsing from engine vacuum than small round filters.
Someone else on the forum stated that the factory Honda race teams use these Twin Air filters. If they do then they are not very picky about fitment. I would not spend $167 on this air filter and still have to ream out holes to mount it. That's terrible design and quality control when you can trace the OEM hole locations to nail them down perfectly.
I've contacted Twin Air about this problem and sent the pictures that I will be attaching after this initial post. I asked Twin Air if this fitment has been addressed and will post their response here.
So I'm up in the air about this filter option. I have concerns but if anyone wants these filters I will be able to get them.
Edit: For the time being I'll continue to run my OEM filter with the Desertcraft Foam Buddy as I continue to tinker with my snorkel pre filter setup. The OEM and Desertcraft Foam Buddy seem to work well together and is a simple solution to extending OEM filter life. I've decided that my winter project this year will be to perfect my pre filter setup. The only solution to getting clean intake air is to get it from a different location! I have a new concept in my head to work out and I think this could be a winner. Fingers crossed that I can make it happen. I enjoy figuring this stuff out!!!
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