Which K&Ns for 860 GT? - Ducati.ms

confusa · Sep 12th, 2011, 1:46 pm

I tried the K&N set for the 750 GT, RC-1289. The base fit perfectly directly on the carbs, but I can not get the sidecover back on for the rear one. Front also sticks out a little too far for my tastes. I have seen shots of GTs with the K&Ns, but I can't for the life of me figure out which ones would fit properly. I could use them with the original rubber intakes, but that just seems silly.
I think these would be perfect, RC-2500. They would fit directly on the carbs, but they are only 2.5" tall which I am thinking may not be large enough, the 750 ones are 4" tall.
Thoughts? If you have some, how did you get them to fit? What part number?

Duccout · Sep 12th, 2011, 3:47 pm

On my S2, which has the angled rear carb, I used the original elbow inlet tube and fitted a K&N onto it, so that it cleared the side panel.

confusa · Sep 12th, 2011, 8:54 pm

I was hoping to avoid using the elbows and affix the filter directly to the carb. Trying to lose as much weight as possible from the bike.

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Originally Posted by Duccout

On my S2, which has the angled rear carb, I used the original elbow inlet tube and fitted a K&N onto it, so that it cleared the side panel.

wdietz186 · Sep 12th, 2011, 9:28 pm

IIRC the ones on my 75 750 were for the xs650 Yam. they have chrome end caps and are about 4" long. As for the side cover fitting you can bend the filter sideways quite a bit without affecting anything. My buddy had an 860 and they worked fine with a bend in them.

Duccout · Sep 13th, 2011, 1:36 am

Another option would be to fit a rear manifold from a 750.

confusa · Sep 17th, 2011, 6:42 pm

Hmm, how would that make a difference? Is it a different angle? They a direct fit?

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Originally Posted by Duccout

Another option would be to fit a rear manifold from a 750.

Duccout · Sep 18th, 2011, 2:33 am

The 750 manifold is straight and is a direct fit.

confusa · Sep 18th, 2011, 11:52 am

Ohh, that would totally solve the problem if it is straight. Don't suppose you know the part number or where to source one?

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Originally Posted by Duccout

The 750 manifold is straight and is a direct fit.

Duccout · Sep 19th, 2011, 2:14 am

0755.92.595 and I reckon that eBay is your best bet.

machten · Sep 19th, 2011, 7:49 am

Just make sure that a straight manifold will allow the carb to clear the battery. I'm not familiar with the 860 GT set uo, but on a Darmah, for example, with the larger battery for the electric start they won't work.

You might have to look for a while for a 750 sport rear manifold. They aren't plentiful.

Kev