Hi Sterling! It's nice to be back on the forum. I took a look at that Guzzi Mandello, what a sweet machine! Reminded me that, back in the day (early 80's) I really lusted for a Honda CX650 Turbo. Anyhow, in regards to your comment about the air filter, I was impressed by the quality of the Emgo filter I went with. Was copiously glued to the metal top and ring bottom, and fit perfectly into place on the CTX. I bought the ST1300 model, so marked and drilled the necessary holes for the mounting screws. The foam rubber at the ring is well-made and oil impregnated like the Honda OEM. They say it "meets or exceeds OEM specs" so I took them at their word.
Air filter info
Hey, so I know this has been discussed in the past, but it was suggested I start a new thread because it's been a while. So, armed with that wonderful PDF that Glen Chapman added, and the decision made I was going to do this myself, I went looking for an air filter. I'll spare you all the detail about what's OEM, what's available, etc. I found I could easily acquire a K&N for ~$65. Ditto for the Honda OEM, if you could actually find one. However, the Emgo air filter is available thru several sources, I have Amazon Prime so I ordered there, $26.05 before tax! Meets OEM specs, might not have quite the volumetric efficiency of a K&N, but it's almost $40 less! Here's the LINK if you're interested...
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Sterling make those miles up on the CTX riding to Meetup in the Mountains. C U there.Hey Scott, long time no hear. Glad you got your new filter in and ready to go. I am going to change my filter in 4000 miles and may need options if I cant find the OEM. And as the CTX now has a new stable mate (a Guzzi Mandello) that is getting most of my riding attention, it may take awhile to put 4000 miles on the CTX.
Stirling
Nice thought! I would surely like to (every year I think about it) but just too much time. Only 2240 miles from my house so 3 days to get there, but I couldn't maintain the same miles rate on the return. It would suck the fun out of the trip. I would need a full 2 weeks, and I start missing my wife well before that. I will be in Charleston SC labor day weekend...shame it wasnt a couple weeks later as I would have found a way to stop by Stecoah (w/o the CTX!).Sterling make those miles up on the CTX riding to Meetup in the Mountains. C U there.
Have fun!
Bring that spousal unit with you. 🤣Nice thought! I would surely like to (every year I think about it) but just too much time. Only 2240 miles from my house so 3 days to get there, but I couldn't maintain the same miles rate on the return. It would suck the fun out of the trip. I would need a full 2 weeks, and I start missing my wife well before that. I will be in Charleston SC labor day weekend...shame it wasnt a couple weeks later as I would have found a way to stop by Stecoah (w/o the CTX!).
Have fun!
Oops, I mean Stirling, not Sterling. I'll quit screwing that up eventually...Hi Sterling! It's nice to be back on the forum. I took a look at that Guzzi Mandello, what a sweet machine! Reminded me that, back in the day (early 80's) I really lusted for a Honda CX650 Turbo. Anyhow, in regards to your comment about the air filter, I was impressed by the quality of the Emgo filter I went with. Was copiously glued to the metal top and ring bottom, and fit perfectly into place on the CTX. I bought the ST1300 model, so marked and drilled the necessary holes for the mounting screws. The foam rubber at the ring is well-made and oil impregnated like the Honda OEM. They say it "meets or exceeds OEM specs" so I took them at their word.
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