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Kawasaki Vulcan 900 V-Twin Motorcycle Breathes Easier Thanks To K&N High-Flow Air Filter

Replacement Air Filter for 2006 to 2016 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 models with 903cc v-twin engines
Replacement Air Filter for 2006 to 2016 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 models with 903cc v-twin engines
The Vulcan 900 is a well rounded middle-weight cruiser from Japanese manufacturer Kawasaki Motors Corp. Powered by a 903 cc liquid-cooled and fuel-injected v-twin engine the Vulcan 900 can put a smile on its rider's face with the power it provides. Here to help widen that grin is K&N's new High-Flow Air Filter, part KA-9006.
Restriction Chart for 2006 to 2016 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 models with 903cc v-twin engines
Restriction Chart for KA-9006 Air Filter


This high-flow replacement air filter is washable and reusable.  It is pre-oiled and ready to ride. K&N's KA-9006 is specifically designed to fit into the stock air filter assembly of 2006 to 2016 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 models with 903cc v-twin engines.  See detailed model listing below.  This motorcycle air filter replaces Kawasaki OEM air filter part 110130015.

K&N High-Flow Replacement Air Filters are performance designed to provide increased airflow, resulting in increased horsepower and torque while providing excellent filtration. Fuel management modifications to your Vulcan 900 cruiser are not necessary to obtain increased performance.

Covered by the famous K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty® and made in the USA, K&N's KA-9006 will be the last air filter your motorcycle will ever need.

K&N's KA-9006 air filter fits the following motorcycles:
2016 KAWASAKI VN900 VULCAN CUSTOM 903
2016 KAWASAKI VN900 VULCAN CLASSIC LT 903
2016 KAWASAKI VN900 VULCAN CLASSIC 903
2015 KAWASAKI VN900 VULCAN CUSTOM 903
2015 KAWASAKI VN900 VULCAN CLASSIC LT 903
2015 KAWASAKI VN900 VULCAN CLASSIC 903
2014 KAWASAKI VN900 VULCAN CUSTOM 903
2014 KAWASAKI VN900 VULCAN CLASSIC LT 903
2014 KAWASAKI VN900 VULCAN CLASSIC 903
2013 KAWASAKI VN900 VULCAN CUSTOM 903
2013 KAWASAKI VN900 VULCAN CLASSIC LT 903
2013 KAWASAKI VN900 VULCAN CLASSIC 903
2012 KAWASAKI VN900 VULCAN CUSTOM 903
2012 KAWASAKI VN900 VULCAN CLASSIC LT 903
2012 KAWASAKI VN900 VULCAN CLASSIC 903
2011 KAWASAKI VN900 VULCAN CUSTOM 903
2011 KAWASAKI VN900 VULCAN CLASSIC LT 903
2011 KAWASAKI VN900 VULCAN CLASSIC 903
2010 KAWASAKI VN900 VULCAN CUSTOM 903
2010 KAWASAKI VN900 VULCAN CLASSIC LT 903
2010 KAWASAKI VN900 VULCAN CLASSIC 903
2009 KAWASAKI VN900 VULCAN CUSTOM 903
2009 KAWASAKI VN900 VULCAN CLASSIC LT 903
2009 KAWASAKI VN900 VULCAN CLASSIC 903
2008 KAWASAKI VN900 VULCAN CUSTOM 903
2008 KAWASAKI VN900 VULCAN CLASSIC LT 903
2008 KAWASAKI VN900 VULCAN CLASSIC 903
2007 KAWASAKI VN900 VULCAN CUSTOM 903
2007 KAWASAKI VN900 VULCAN CLASSIC LT 903
2007 KAWASAKI VN900 VULCAN CLASSIC 903
2006 KAWASAKI VN900 VULCAN CLASSIC LT 903
2006 KAWASAKI VN900 VULCAN CLASSIC 903

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Air Filter for 2009, 2010, 2011 & 2012 Kia Sorento 2.2L Diesel Models is Designed for Power

Replacement Air Filter for 2009 to 2012 Kia Sorento 2.2L Diesel models
Replacement Air Filter for 2009, 2010, 2011 to 2012 Kia Sorento 2.2L Diesel models
The Kia Sorento is a great cross-over SUV brought to the market in 2003. The Kia Sorento was designed with off-road and towing abilities not typically found in a mid-size SUV. Just added to K&N's arsenal of performance panel air filters is the 33-2969 high-flow air filter.  The 33-2969 was designed to increase horsepower and torque in 2009, 2010, 2011 to 2012 Kia Sorento models with a 2.2 liter diesel engine.
Restriction Chart for 2009 to 2012 Kia Sorento 2.2L Diesel models
Restriction Chart for 2009 to 2012 Kia Sorento 2.2L Diesel models


K&N's air filter for these Kia Sorento models is designed to fit into the factory airbox making it a simple performance add-on. Installation of the 33-2969 air filter is as easy as removing your stock air filter and replacing it with K&N's performance filter. It provides excellent filtration and it can go up to 50,000 before servicing is required depending on driving conditions.   The 33-2969 is washable, reusable and backed by K&N's Million Mile Warranty.  With this K&N filter you will never need to buy another air filter for your Kia Sorento.  Take a look at K&N's list of performance air filters for the Kia Sorento on www.KNFilters.com.
 
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Major Payne Pulling Wins Twice and Gets a Third in Two Days

K&N sponsored Payne says three pulls in two days only happens once year, but two wins and a third, and the fans cheering makes it all worthwhile.
K&N sponsored Payne says three pulls in two days only happens once year, but two wins and a third, and the fans cheering makes it all worthwhile.
Jonathon Payne, owner of team Major Payne Pulling, and his 2005 Ford Ranger with a 485 cubic inch big block Ford engine, recently pulled some overtime. On Friday, at an Illiana Pullers Association event at Hoopeston, Illinois, Payne took first place. Then, with very little time for celebration, he packed it up and drove to another Illiana sponsored event at Earl Park in Indiana, where on Saturday he competed twice, winning once and placing third in the other.
Major Payne Pulling has now won the Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League Pro Stock 4x4 points race for the second year in a row.
Major Payne Pulling has now won the Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League Pro Stock 4x4 points race for the second year in a row.


"It is very unusual to have three pulls in two days. It only happens once a year," commented Payne.

"Three pulls in a row, 240 miles away from home and my shop, means I need to anticipate and be prepared for any problems. Thankfully all I had to do is charge batteries, add fuel, and adjust the clutch. It's the tuck pulling fans cheering after the pull that really stands out in my mind, and that is what makes it worth the 240 miles drive."

To briefly recap, the sport of truck and tractor pulling is a contest of hi-performance vehicles "pulling" a weight transfer device, known as a "sled" on a purposely built course, or "the track." The track is normally 300 feet long, 30 feet wide and constructed of the most readily available dirt. The contestants in each class hook their vehicles to the sled to see whose vehicle can pull the sled the farthest.

"I have had what I consider a very successful pulling season, winning the Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League Pro Stock 4x4 points race for the second year in a row," says a humble, understated Payne. He has in fact won eight times, finished second five times, with six thirds, three fourths and one fifth place finish.

There are only two sanctioned pulls left this season, both with the Battle of the Bluegrass Pulling Series. The first is September 25th at Anderson County Park in Lawrenceburg Kentucky and the other on October 16th at Lincoln County Fairground in Stanford, Kentucky.

Payne adds "I would like to thank K&N for their continuing support and sponsorship and for their high quality filters. I rely on K&N products in my daily driver, tow vehicle and my pulling truck every time I leave my house."

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Bill Balog and B2 Motorsports Notch Sixth IRA Win at Superior Speedway

Balog's sixth IRA win of the year tasted even sweeter with his parents there to see it.
Balog's sixth IRA win of the year tasted even sweeter with his parents there to see it.
Regardless of how long you've been racing, and self-possessed you pretend to be, winning in front of your mom and dad is a particularly sweet deal.
Balog says this is his best year yet, nearly doubling his overall IRA wins in one season.
Balog says this is his best year yet, nearly doubling his overall IRA wins in one season.


"The win at Superior Speedway, probably stands out the most this year, because my parents flew in from Alaska that weekend and to get a win for them was really neat. It was the first time my mom has seen me win a feature outside the state of Alaska."

Those were the comments from K&N sponsored, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, racer Bill Balog. Balog and his B Squared Motorsports team recently traveled to northern Wisconsin for a weekend of action, first at Superior Speedway on Friday and then at Cedar Lake Speedway on Saturday.

On the last restart of the feature at Superior Speedway, Balog went to the high side of the track in turns one and two and began to pull away from the rest of the field. He went on to drive the last 11 laps flawlessly, and scored the IRA portion of the Northern Nationals. Balog now has six IRA feature wins thus far in 2010.

During Saturday's program at Cedar Lake, Balog was shooting to bring home yet another solid top-five finish. As the race wore on, he scuffled his way in to the top-five, and soon found himself battling with in the top-three. After two late cautions, Balog figured he might have had something left for the leaders, but in the end, had to settle for the number three spot. With this third place finish, Balog and the team now have 19 straight top-five feature finishes with the IRA.

"It feels really good," said Balog. "We have been able to keep our nose clean and out of trouble for most of the year, and it has been paying off as of late, now with our sixth win of the year. With those two finishes, we have also now not finished outside the top-five in IRA action since May 22nd."

"This year is stacking up to be my best year yet with the IRA, as I had seven career IRA wins prior to the start of this year, and to have six alone in 2010 is just a great feeling."

The B2 team currently sits in first place in the IRA point standings with a 215 point lead and with only five IRA shows remaining.

"We are planning on finishing out the year with the IRA and were gonna try to bring home that third Consecutive Championship," says a cautiously confident Balog.

"After the IRA season is over we may do a few other shows before we call it a year and start getting ready for 2011."

Balog thanked K&N for their continuing support, adding "Our K&N products are outstanding, we have yet to have any issues with the sprint air box, or the wrench on oil filters. These are the best products on the market today."

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Jason Line Etches First Number One Qualifier for the 2011 K&N Horsepower Challenge

NHRA Pro Stock driver Jason Line
NHRA Pro Stock driver Jason Line
North Carolina based NHRA Pro Stock driver Jason Line has consistently qualified in the top half of the field for each NHRA National event since the new 2011 season of the K&N Horsepower Challenge began at Norwalk, Ohio this past June.
NHRA Pro Stock driver Jason Line's Summit Racing Pontiac GXP
NHRA Pro Stock driver Jason Line's Summit Racing Pontiac GXP


While so many may have had eyes on Mike Edwards, Jeg Coughlin or Allen Johnson, Line used his home track advantage to his full benefit during this past weekend's O'Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Nationals, held at the beautiful zMax Dragway in Concord, North Carolina, when he scored his first number one qualifier in quite some time.

Line plowed his way right to the top of the heap during the first qualifying session on Friday in his Summit Racing Pontiac GXP, when he posted a 6.633 at 209.14, but his teammate, 2010 K&N Horsepower Challenge Champion Greg Anderson, took the spot away from him during session number two.

"Really I think it was more of a lane thing than anything," explained Line. "We struggled a little but in the right lane during qualifying, I mean we just felt like we were a hundredth slower over there. Not a big deal, just not quite as good over there."

Line and his teammate Anderson swapped qualifying positions again come third session on Saturday when Line almost broke into the fifty's with his 6.604 and what that pass, he would remain number one for Sunday's eliminations, even though Anderson did all he could to steal the pole back during the final session.

"It was kind of fun actually to go back and forth," noted Line. "It was cool. We felt like we had probably the best two cars there and it's been a while since we could say that. It was a good weekend all-in-all."

With Line's number one qualifier in Pro Stock during the latest NHRA event, he gained both the max 175 points available for the K&N Horsepower Challenge and his team pocketed the cool $3,000 awarded to the top Pro Stock team from K&N Engineering.

Line has now moved himself into the number two spot in the 2011 K&N Horsepower Challenge and just sixty points behind leader Mike Edwards.

"It's the coolest bonus race that there is," Line said of the K&N Challenge. "It's a huge deal and the only thing I don't like about the race, is the fact that I haven't won it yet. And Greg (Anderson) got the coolest trophy ever this year when he won and I'm just a little bit jealous and one of these years, I'm going to win that thing."

"It's a really big deal to qualify towards the top," he said of his outcome at Concord. "Obviously if we have any luck we want to collect it and we want to be number one, we don't want to be number two."

The professional teams are headed straight to their next event on the NHRA Full Throttle tour and will find themselves just outside Dallas, Texas.

Line hopes to build on his team's regained ground as the event unfolds.

"I like going to Dallas, it's a good place to race," said Line. "I feel really good about it, as far as our program goes. I'm excited to go because we are going to have three Summit cars there that have a chance to win the race."

"We want to steal all those points and make sure we get them spread around between our three cars," he continued. "Nothing is over yet by any means and every round is really important."

With many races still ahead, the battle forges on in the 2011 K&N Horsepower Challenge during the O'Reilly Auto Parts Super Start Batteries NHRA Fall Nationals at the Texas Motorplex in Ennis, Texas, September 23-26.

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