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2015 N-Fab AmPro Yamaha Men’s XC Pro racer Brad Bakken

2015 N-Fab AmPro Yamaha Men’s XC Pro racer Jordan Ashburn

The N-Fab AmPro Yamaha Race Team is compiled of the world’s best and brightest off-road motorcycle racers. The team has stood the test of time and has proven to be an elite force in the off-road racing industry. The N-Fab AmPro Yamaha Race Team is led by 7-time National Champion and AMA Hall of Fame Member Randy Hawkins. Hawkins, who is the team owner and manager, continues to be a vital part of the off-road racing community and is an enduring ambassador for the sport. The team’s goal is to create a platform of opportunity for talented young riders across the country and turn them into National Champions.

Hawkins has a massive list of past accomplishments including 73 AMA National race wins and knows what it takes to win a championship. When choosing an air filter Randy Hawkins, and the whole N-Fab AmPro Yamaha race team, relies on the superior airflow and superior performance of K&N replacement high-flow air filters and performance oil filters. In reference to K&N motorcycle air filters Randy Hawkins stated, “Team AmPro Racing is excited to be involved with a state of the art air filter system that K&N has designed for dirt bikes. We are honored for the AmPro Team to be leading their testing on the dirt bike side. K&N is a worldwide cutting edge company in every form of motorsports and Team AmPro is excited to be a part of that family.”

2015 N-Fab AmPro Yamaha Men’s XC Pro racer Grant Baylor rides the number 314 YZ450F

2015 N-Fab AmPro Yamaha Men’s XC Pro racer Daniel Milner

The N-Fab AmPro Yamaha race team’s roster of professional athletes includes Brad Bakken (Men’s XC Pro), Grant Baylor (Men’s XC Pro), Daniel Milner (Men’s XC Pro), Jordan Ashburn (Men’s XC Pro) as well as female athletes Jessica Patterson (Women’s XC Pro) and Rebecca Sheets (Women’s XC Pro). In addition to off-road motorcycles, the N-Fab AmPro Yamaha race team incorporates professional ATV racers Walker Fowler (Men’s XC Pro) and Cole Richardson (Men’s XC2 Pro). The N-Fab AmPro Yamaha race team’s 2015 race schedule is jam packed with Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) and National Enduro races all across the mid-west and south-east United States.

Team owner/manager Randy Hawkins has equipped the entire N-Fab AmPro Yamaha race team with K&N air and oil filters. Ensuring the team’s Yamaha YZ450F off-road motorcycles are running smoothly are K&N Motocross air filters YA-4514XD and K&N performance oil filters KN-140. N-Fab AmPro Yamaha ATV racers Walker Fowler and Cole Richardson are running K&N YFZ450R replacement air filters YA-4504 wrapped in K&N Precharger YA-4504PK and K&N performance oil filters KN-140. Even the N-Fab AmPro Yamaha race team’s semi-truck and trailer is running K&N air filter 38-2012S and K&N heavy duty Wrench-Off oil filter HP-8028. Rounding out the team’s list of air filtration needs is K&N light industrial air filter E-4552 for the team’s Onan generator.

2015 N-Fab AmPro Yamaha Women’s XC Pro racer Jessica Patterson

2015 N-Fab AmPro Yamaha Women’s XC Pro racer Rebecca Sheets rides the number 551 YZ450F

K&N believes in supporting racers at the uppermost level as well as up and coming racers competing in grassroots racing. K&N is proud to sponsor the N-Fab AmPro Yamaha Race Team and will follow the team’s results during the 2015 GNCC and National Enduro season. To find K&N performance replacement air filters for your motorcycle, ATV, or just about anything with an engine, use the search by vehicle tool. To find an authorized K&N dealer near you, use the Find Dealer search function.

K&N knows that a Polaris Ranger or RZR Side by Side UTV will be subjected to some of the most extreme conditions on the planet

K&N engineers place filtration efficiency and dirt retention at the top of the priority list when developing a K&N replacement air filter for 2000-2014 Polaris Ranger models, as well as the 2014 Polaris Ranger RZR XP 1000. K&N designs Polaris Ranger, and RZR air filters with elements that go above and beyond K&N’s standard on-road replacement air filters. K&N knows that a Polaris Side by Side UTV will be subjected to some of the most extreme conditions on the planet. This is why K&N uses two extra layers, totaling six, of our special tight weave cotton gauze sandwiched between wire mesh to form extra deep 1-1/4” pleats. Six layers of 1-1/4” deep pleated cotton filter media when building 2000-2014 Polaris Ranger, and 2014 Polaris RZR XP 1000 replacement air filter. Using this special media in deeper pleats allows K&N Polaris RZR and Ranger replacement air filters to provide superior airflow, hold more dirt for long service intervals, and offer approximately 99% filtration efficiency.

A K&N Drycharger air filter wrap is designed to provide an extra barrier of protection for K&N air filters and add minimal airflow restriction

A K&N Drycharger air filter wrap is designed to provide an extra barrier of protection for K&N air filters and add minimal airflow restriction. K&N Drycharger air filter wraps cover a K&N air filter in a durable polyester material containing uniform micron openings. K&N Drycharger air filter wraps extend K&N ATV air filter service intervals by preventing larger dirt particles from being trapped in the filter’s pleats. A K&N Drycharger air filter wrap is pre-treated with a proprietary hydrophobic process designed to prevent splashes of water or mud from saturating a K&N air filter. Depending on conditions, and usage, this water repellent treatment is good for 1 to 2 years. K&N Drychargers are custom made to fit each application for an excellent fit. K&N Drycharger air filter wraps are meant to be run dry and can be cleaned with K&N Power Kleen air filter cleaner.

K&N Drychargers, like PL-5008DK, are custom made to fit each application for an excellent fit

K&N Drycharger air filter wrap PL-5008DK is designed to fit over K&N replacement air filter PL-5008 for the 2000-2014 Polaris Ranger side by side models listed below:

2014 Polaris Ranger 4X4 400 455
2013 Polaris Ranger CREW 500 498
2013 Polaris Ranger 4X4 EFI 499
2013 Polaris Ranger 4X4 400 455
2012 Polaris Ranger CREW 500 498
2012 Polaris Ranger 800 HD EPS 760
2012 Polaris Ranger 4X4 EFI 499
2012 Polaris Ranger 4X4 400 455
2011 Polaris Ranger CREW 500 498
2011 Polaris Ranger 800 HD EPS 760
2011 Polaris Ranger 4X4 EFI 499
2011 Polaris Ranger 4X4 400 455
2010 Polaris Ranger CREW 800 EPS 760
2010 Polaris Ranger CREW 800 760
2010 Polaris Ranger 800 XP 760
2010 Polaris Ranger 800 HD 760
2010 Polaris Ranger 6X6 800 760
2010 Polaris Ranger 4X4 EFI 499
2010 Polaris Ranger 4X4 400 455
2009 Polaris Ranger XP 700
2009 Polaris Ranger HD 700
2009 Polaris Ranger CREW 700 700

K&N Drycharger air filter wraps, like PL-1014-1DK, will to prevent splashes of water or mud from saturating a K&N air filter

K&N Drycharger air filter wrap PL-1014-1DK is designed to fit over K&N replacement air filter, number PL-1014, for the 2014 Polaris Ranger RZR XP 1000 side by side models listed below:

2014 Polaris RZR XP 4 1000 EPS 999
2014 Polaris RZR XP 1000 EPS 999

To find additional Polaris Ranger and Polaris RZR performance parts from K&N, such as K&N high-flow replacement oil filters, use the search by vehicle tool. To find an authorized K&N dealer near you, use the Find Dealer search function.

K&N air filter, YA-2305, is designed to fit into the stock air filter box of 2005 to 2016 Yamaha TTR230 off-road motorcycles without any need for modifications

The Yamaha TTR230 off-road motorcycle was designed to teach new riders basic skills or for more experienced riders who want off-road fun without riding a high-strung, high-dollar, motocross bike. While the 2005 to 2016 Yamaha TTR230 has been designed as a pleasure bike, many people seek to make power adding mods and upgrades. K&N has a washable and reusable High-Flow Air Filter YA-2305 to meet the demand for increased performance of Yamaha TTR230 owners. This High-Flow Replacement Air Filter comes pre-oiled making it a snap to install and get back to riding. K&N’s YA-2305 replacement air filter is specifically designed to fit into the stock air filter box of 2005 to 2016 Yamaha TTR230 off-road motorcycles without any need for modifications.

Fuel management changes or additional modifications to the 2005-2016 Yamaha TTR230 are not necessary to obtain increased performance from the installation of a K&N replacement air filter

K&N High-Flow Replacement Air Filters are performance designed to provide superior airflow, and superior performance. Fuel management changes or additional modifications to the 2005-2016 Yamaha TTR230 are not necessary to obtain increased performance from the installation of a K&N motorcycle replacement air filter. The increased acceleration and throttle response associated with the installation of a K&N replacement air filter does not come at the expense of sacrificing excellent filtration and engine protection. K&N performs filtration efficiency testing following the ISO 5011 protocol to feel confident that our air filters will provide high airflow without sacrificing engine protection.

Yamaha TTR230 K&N replacement air filter YA-2305 can be washed and made like new using one of the K&N Recharger air filter service kits. K&N off-road replacement air filters are covered by a one-year unlimited mileage warranty and are made in the USA. K&N replacement air filter YA-2305 is designed to be installed without any need for modifications or tuning in the following Yamaha motorcycles:

2016 Yamaha TTR230 223
2015 Yamaha TTR230 223
2014 Yamaha TTR230 223
2013 Yamaha TTR230 223
2012 Yamaha TTR230 223
2011 Yamaha TTR230 223
2010 Yamaha TTR230 223
2009 Yamaha TTR230 223
2008 Yamaha TTR230 223
2007 Yamaha TTR230 223
2006 Yamaha TTR230 223
2005 Yamaha TTR230 223

K&N TTR230 replacement air filter YA-2305 is designed to replace the factory Yamaha air filter, number 1C6144510000.

To find additional Yamaha TTR230 parts from K&N, such as K&N high-flow replacement oil filter KN-143, use the search by vehicle tool. To find an authorized K&N dealer near you, use the Find Dealer search function.

K&N cabin air filters trap dust, pollen, debris and pollutants as well as help control mold, mildew, spores, fungus, bacteria and germs to provide clean air for the driver and passengers

Automotive cabin air filters are a fairly new concept and many 2010-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Ford Explorer, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT owners may not realize their vehicles are equipped with a cabin air filter housed behind the glove compartment. Automotive cabin air filters are designed to filter the incoming air being breathed by the driver and passengers. Cabin air filters trap dust, pollen, debris and pollutants that might make it into a vehicle’s passenger compartment through the ventilation system. Breathing clean air while driving is especially important to those who suffer from allergies or breathing difficulties.

Many 2010-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Ford Explorer, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT owners may not realize their vehicles are equipped with a cabin air filter housed behind the glove compartment

Because cabin air filters are a relatively new idea, many vehicle owners do not realize their car is equipped with a cabin air filter, let alone the importance of changing it. A dirty or clogged cabin air filter can be the source of musty odors inside the vehicle while also impeding airflow into the passenger compartment causing heating or air conditioning problems. Replacing a cabin air filter is a simple, but important, piece of preventative maintenance that helps protect passengers and the vehicle’s heating and air conditioning system. K&N washable and reusable cabin air filter VF1011 for 2010-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Ford Explorer, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT models can be installed in the cabin air filter housing behind the vehicle’s glove compartment in a matter of minutes without the need for tools.

Replacing a dirty or clogged cabin air filter, like the one seen above, helps protect passengers as well as the vehicle’s heating and air conditioning system

K&N washable and reusable cabin air filters use a single layer of thermally bonded nonwoven synthetic material as a physical barrier to trap dust, pollen, leaves and other debris. With the aid of K&N’s Refresher spray, an electrostatic charge is able to help capture many types of mold, mildew, spores, fungus, bacteria and germs while helping to control odors. K&N Cabin Air Filters are built with molded urethane and wire screen ensuring long life, and the ability to be cleaned repeatedly. K&N Cabin Air Filters allow owners to clean their filter as often as necessary without incurring the cost of buying disposable filters over and over again. This is excellent news for allergy sufferers, those with breathing difficulties, or vehicles operated in dirtier than normal environments.

K&N Cabin Air Filters can be cleaned in a few simple steps with the K&N Refresher Kit 99-6000; not to be confused with K&N’s traditional Recharger kit

Owners of certain 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 cars, SUVs, and cross-over vehicles from Ford and Lincoln can benefit from the installation of K&N washable and reusable cabin air filter VF1011. This K&N cabin air filter is designed as a direct cabin air filter replacement for 2010-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Ford Explorer, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT models. K&N washable and reusable cabin air filter VF1011 can be installed in the cabin air filter housing behind the vehicle’s glove compartment in a matter of minutes without the need for tools. K&N Cabin Air Filters are designed to meet factory filtration requirements and typically flow more air than the average disposable paper cabin air filter.

K&N recommends servicing its washable cabin air filters every 12 months or 12,000 miles. K&N Cabin Air Filters can be cleaned in a few simple steps with the K&N Refresher Kit 99-6000. The 99-6000 Refresher kit is not to be confused with K&N’s traditional Recharger kit used for our high-flow engine air filters. Because the technology in our cabin air filters is different, the two cleaning kits cannot be substituted for one another. Each 99-6000 Refresher cabin air filter cleaning kit includes step by step cleaning instructions.

A K&N washable and reusable automotive cabin air filter is the first of its kind. The ability to clean and reuse a cabin air filter is currently an exclusive feature offered by K&N in the U.S. automotive market segment. Over time a K&N washable / reusable Cabin Air Filter will save 2010-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Ford Explorer, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT owners money when compared to purchasing disposable filters time and again. K&N is so confident in its cabin air filters that they are covered by a 10-year/100,000 mile limited warranty.

K&N washable and reusable cabin air filter VF1011 is designed to replace the disposable cabin air filter in the following Ford and Lincoln models:

2015 Lincoln MKS 3.5L V6
2015 Ford Taurus SHO 3.5L V6
2015 Ford Taurus 3.5L V6
2015 Ford Taurus 2.0L L4
2015 Ford Flex 3.5L V6
2015 Ford Explorer Sport 3.5L V6
2015 Ford Explorer 3.5L V6
2015 Ford Explorer 2.0L L4
2014 Lincoln MKT 3.7L V6
2014 Lincoln MKT 3.5L V6
2014 Lincoln MKT 2.0L L4
2014 Lincoln MKS 3.7L V6
2014 Lincoln MKS 3.5L V6
2014 Ford Taurus SHO 3.5L V6
2014 Ford Taurus 3.5L V6
2014 Ford Taurus 2.0L L4
2014 Ford Flex 3.5L V6
2014 Ford Explorer Sport 3.5L V6
2014 Ford Explorer 3.5L V6
2014 Ford Explorer 2.0L L4
2013 Lincoln MKT 3.7L V6
2013 Lincoln MKT 3.5L V6
2013 Lincoln MKS 3.7L V6
2013 Lincoln MKS 3.5L V6
2013 Ford Taurus SHO 3.5L V6
2013 Ford Taurus 3.5L V6
2013 Ford Taurus 2.0L L4
2013 Ford Flex 3.5L V6
2013 Ford Explorer Sport 3.5L V6
2013 Ford Explorer 3.5L V6
2013 Ford Explorer 2.0L L4
2012 Lincoln MKT 3.7L V6
2012 Lincoln MKT 3.5L V6
2012 Lincoln MKS 3.7L V6
2012 Lincoln MKS 3.5L V6
2012 Ford Taurus SHO 3.5L V6
2012 Ford Taurus 3.5L V6
2012 Ford Flex 3.5L V6
2012 Ford Explorer 3.5L V6
2012 Ford Explorer 2.0L L4
2011 Lincoln MKT 3.7L V6
2011 Lincoln MKT 3.5L V6
2011 Lincoln MKS 3.7L V6
2011 Lincoln MKS 3.5L V6
2011 Ford Taurus SHO 3.5L V6
2011 Ford Taurus 3.5L V6
2011 Ford Flex 3.5L V6
2011 Ford Explorer 3.5L V6
2010 Lincoln MKT 3.7L V6
2010 Lincoln MKT 3.5L V6
2010 Lincoln MKS 3.7L V6
2010 Lincoln MKS 3.5L V6
2010 Ford Taurus SHO 3.5L V6
2010 Ford Taurus 3.5L V6
2010 Ford Flex 3.5L V6 F/I - All

K&N washable and reusable cabin air filter VF1011 is designed as a direct cabin air filter cross reference for the following manufacturers’ part numbers:

Champ Labs. CAF1885P
Ford AE9Z19N619A
Fram CF11176
WIX 24068

To find a cabin air filter for your car, truck, or SUV please use the K&N search by vehicle tool. New cabin air filters are being developed all the time, and if K&N does not currently offer a filter for your vehicle, please request that K&N makes one using the online product request.

When it was time to give the KZ440 bobber the superior airflow and superior performance it deserved, Todd built a carbon fiber topped dual flange K&N air filter of his own design (Markus Cuff photo)

K&N Air Filters employee Todd White transformed a run-of-the-mill 1981 Kawasaki KZ440 LTD into a Ryan Villopoto inspired bobber taking Editor’s Choice Award in IMS biker build off (Markus Cuff photo)

A few years back K&N employee Todd White and his good friend Matt Dawson spent six months transforming a stock 1999 Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster into a one of a kind bobber. The build was described as a melding of Matt's vision and skills, with Todd's hard work and money. The duo was influenced by post World War II era motorcycles, and attempted to create a nostalgic looking motorcycle out of a modern machine. Bobbers trace their roots to the late 1940s and can be considered some of the earliest custom motorcycles. A bobber usually retains stock frame geometry, unlike a chopper, and takes a stripped down, minimalist approach to styling.

The 1999 Sportster bobber was Todd's first custom bike build, and he did such an excellent job that the bike earned him and Matt a first place trophy at the Grand National Roadster Show in the bobber class. Still fresh off that build, and full of excitement about all they had achieved, Todd already had plans to build a custom vintage Triumph motorcycle and a classic Ford pickup truck. As it often happens, life threw a curve ball in the duo’s direction. Matt suffered some dramatic health challenges and Todd took a timeout to start a family with his wife.

A custom rear hard tail section is married to the stock front half of the Kawasaki KZ440 frame and a Russ Wernimont Designs rear fender hugs the nostalgic looking Duro tire

Todd completely rebuilt the 1981 KZ440 engine which was blacked out using high-temp paint with the exception of the side and valve covers which were powder coated in a root beer brown

In recent years, vintage Triumph twins, known for their parallel twin cylinder engines, have become increasingly popular thus becoming hard to find and expensive when they do pop up. This has led many custom bike builders to pursue other options such as the Yamaha XS650 twin, or in Todd’s case a 1981 Kawasaki KZ440 LTD-A. The Kawasaki KZ400, and later KZ440, falls under the classic “Universal Japanese Motorcycle” or UJM classification common in the early days of Japanese motorcycles. The UJM wasn’t designed to excel in any particular category, especially good looks, but simply intended to be a good all-around motorcycle. Keeping this in mind only helps to appreciate all the hard work and effort Todd put into his custom Kawasaki KZ440.

Todd White’s custom 1981 Kawasaki KZ440 LTD-A features many one off custom parts that he fabricated himself. Because most post World War II era motorcycles did not feature rear suspension Todd designed a custom rear hard tail section married to the stock front half of the frame for that nostalgic bobber look. A custom support plate was fitted to the frame behind the engine to add support and a faux oil tank was installed underneath the seat. Vintage Triumph twins, as well as American made Harley-Davidson motorcycles, feature a dry sump engine design with a remote oil tank. The Kawasaki KZ440 is actually a wet sump design, however Todd added the faux oil tank to give his bobber that vintage look as well as give him a place to house the bike’s electronics. The custom seat pan, wrapped in a bold gripper seat cover from Enjoy Manufacturing, rests on urethane bumpers and flips up to reveal a hidden storage compartment for personal effects.

The compact Ballistic battery was left in plain sight with custom a machined mount keeping it in place, while the number 2 plate was inspired by 4-time Supercross champ Ryan Villopoto

The 1981 Kawasaki KZ440 LTD-A’s crown jewel is the one-off springer front end with trunnion style rockers and brass spacers; hand and foot controls were borrowed from a Motocross bike

Todd’s crown jewel in this custom bike build is the one-off springer front end with trunnion style rockers. When Todd couldn’t find a springer fork that he liked the decision was made to build his own springer front end from scratch. The stock Kawasaki KZ440 gas tank was retained; however Todd sectioned and stretched the tank an additional three inches. A Russ Wernimont Designs rear fender hugs the nostalgic looking Duro Tires. Because the Ballistic Performance Components Lithium battery is almost a work of art in and of itself; Todd left the compact battery in plain sight and instead machined a custom mount to keep it in place.

When it was time to choose the color Todd went with Kawasaki Flo Green paint, a traditional blocky Kawasaki logo, and custom striping to give it some additional flair. The bike’s hand and foot controls were all borrowed from a Motocross bike, and the KZ440 bobber proudly wears the number 2 plate after the now retired 4-time Supercross / 3-time Motocross champion and Factory Kawasaki racer Ryan Villopoto. The engine, which Todd completely rebuilt himself, was blacked out using high-temp paint with the exception of the side and valve covers which were powder coated in a root beer brown. Working at K&N has its perks and when it was time to give the KZ440 bobber the superior airflow and superior performance it deserved, Todd built a carbon fiber topped dual flange K&N air filter of his own design to tie the two carburetors together. Todd’s custom KZ440 is also equipped with a high-flow K&N powersports oil filter, number KN-401.

Todd would like to thank all the sponsors who helped out during this year and a half long custom bike build; such as Ballistic Performance Components, Russ Wernimont Designs, Enjoy Manufacturing, Biltwell Inc. and of course K&N air filters. All of Todd’s hard work paid off when he entered the KZ440 bobber in the International Motorcycle Shows (IMS) biker build off in Long Beach, California. Todd was again fortunate enough to be recognized for his creativity, this time with the Editor’s Choice award. When asked if he had any plans to build another bike Todd stated that he planned to take some time off from building to spend as much of his free time as possible with family.

K&N offers air filters, and air filter kits for a wide variety of applications whether it's for a custom vehicle or stock from the factory. Find K&N products for your vehicle using the K&N application search then use the K&N dealer search to find a K&N dealer in your part of the world