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lare model GT550 air cleaner element

Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2015 10:19 am
by Coyote
I thought mine were in good condition till I touched them. Totally decayed. Fingers leave large permanent dents in the foam. Anyone know of a good supplier of the OEM foams? Partzilla has them for $25.02 each. Kind of high for some simple foam, but they are correct. None on eBay. I used pods on my last 550, but I really want to use the stock air box on this one. Oddly enough, it's easier to find the element for a 72 - 73 than it is for a 74 - 77.
I suppose I could cut my own and wire them on, but any filter material won't be the same as OEM. Should I bite the bullet and buy the available ones while I can? 2 at $25.02 plus shipping will bring them close to $30 each.

Re: lare model GT550 air cleaner element

Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2015 2:32 pm
by yeadon_m
I would buy OE, or repro from a reputable seller, such as GTReiner1@aol.com
For the reasons you state, assurance on correct flow resistance.
Cheers,
Mike

Re: lare model GT550 air cleaner element

Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2015 3:30 pm
by Spamy
I used the UNI NU-2418 filters and they are working pretty good. Usually both for $20.

http://www.unifilter.com/vintage-bikes/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Re: lare model GT550 air cleaner element

Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2015 5:43 pm
by Cliff
Spamy beat me to it! Yes, Uni Filter #NU-2418!

Re: lare model GT550 air cleaner element

Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2015 6:48 am
by jabcb
Spamy wrote:I used the UNI NU-2418 filters and they are working pretty good. Usually both for $20.

http://www.unifilter.com/vintage-bikes/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Interesting. They also have filters for the T500 & GT750.

Do these filters require rejetting?

Re: lare model GT550 air cleaner element

Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2015 8:41 am
by Coyote
Is 2418 fitted or do you need to cut to fit?

Re: lare model GT550 air cleaner element

Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2015 9:16 am
by Spamy
Im running them with stock jetting and work great.

They fit, just have to poke a hole in the end for the stock through bolt. They require the metal inner support of the stock filter. If you dont have that you can roll up a tig wire or a coat hanger like an bed spring and that works good.