Will an RM 250 air filter cage fit an RMZ 450?

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Edited Date/Time 12/13/2013 7:03am
As above? Trying to eliminate the backfire mesh. Thanks.
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shawn206 12/11/2013 4:27pm
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yes.i know a 03-08 will work.
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mxb2 12/11/2013 4:45pm
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RMRider1 wrote:
As above? Trying to eliminate the backfire mesh. Thanks.
Yes, and no toil.has a cheaper kit than the twin air system, both good products.
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RMRider1 12/11/2013 5:14pm
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Ok, thanks
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or you could take a small power tool to cut & grind out your rmz one
--- I'm a cheap bastard. Worked for me

Now I have a rm & a rmz (I can inter-change my extra filters also)

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mxb2 12/11/2013 9:09pm
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NorcalVet wrote:
or you could take a small power tool to cut & grind out your rmz one --- I'm a cheap bastard. Worked for me Now I...
or you could take a small power tool to cut & grind out your rmz one
--- I'm a cheap bastard. Worked for me

Now I have a rm & a rmz (I can inter-change my extra filters also)
Is saving $40 worth,taking a chance on a piece of shaving getting into your engine?, I figure if you can afford a $8000 toy,40 bucks won't make difference.
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NorcalVet 12/11/2013 9:31pm
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NorcalVet wrote:
or you could take a small power tool to cut & grind out your rmz one --- I'm a cheap bastard. Worked for me Now I...
or you could take a small power tool to cut & grind out your rmz one
--- I'm a cheap bastard. Worked for me

Now I have a rm & a rmz (I can inter-change my extra filters also)
mxb2 wrote:
Is saving $40 worth,taking a chance on a piece of shaving getting into your engine?, I figure if you can afford a $8000 toy,40 bucks won't...
Is saving $40 worth,taking a chance on a piece of shaving getting into your engine?, I figure if you can afford a $8000 toy,40 bucks won't make difference.
If you can do it right, why not. ????
-- it didn't take too long, plus it gave me a project to do while I was watching my daughter ride her bike(s)

I checked it out a day later to double check for any burrs/ etc. And if it didn't work out, I'd toss it.

NBD, just sayn'
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mxb2 12/11/2013 9:45pm
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NorcalVet wrote:
or you could take a small power tool to cut & grind out your rmz one --- I'm a cheap bastard. Worked for me Now I...
or you could take a small power tool to cut & grind out your rmz one
--- I'm a cheap bastard. Worked for me

Now I have a rm & a rmz (I can inter-change my extra filters also)
mxb2 wrote:
Is saving $40 worth,taking a chance on a piece of shaving getting into your engine?, I figure if you can afford a $8000 toy,40 bucks won't...
Is saving $40 worth,taking a chance on a piece of shaving getting into your engine?, I figure if you can afford a $8000 toy,40 bucks won't make difference.
NorcalVet wrote:
If you can do it right, why not. ???? -- it didn't take too long, plus it gave me a project to do while I was...
If you can do it right, why not. ????
-- it didn't take too long, plus it gave me a project to do while I was watching my daughter ride her bike(s)

I checked it out a day later to double check for any burrs/ etc. And if it didn't work out, I'd toss it.

NBD, just sayn'
True,saving money is a good thing, but I guess I am paranoid, saw a dude half ass his and some shaving got thru and you know the story now lol..$$$$ , over a $40 part. Funny thing is he had a ,$900 pipe on his bike and won't spend $40 on a simple part, smh.
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RMRider1 12/12/2013 5:22am
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NorcalVet wrote:
or you could take a small power tool to cut & grind out your rmz one --- I'm a cheap bastard. Worked for me Now I...
or you could take a small power tool to cut & grind out your rmz one
--- I'm a cheap bastard. Worked for me

Now I have a rm & a rmz (I can inter-change my extra filters also)
mxb2 wrote:
Is saving $40 worth,taking a chance on a piece of shaving getting into your engine?, I figure if you can afford a $8000 toy,40 bucks won't...
Is saving $40 worth,taking a chance on a piece of shaving getting into your engine?, I figure if you can afford a $8000 toy,40 bucks won't make difference.
This was my fear, I started pulling the mesh off and started thinking..... this could end very pricey with those little metal bits. Also the plastic bits that get all jagged! Worth the peace of mind for me!
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All you have to do is look on a site that sells your filter and see if both bikes are listed.

The KTM stock cage from a 300 for my 4-stroke was about $4.50
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mxb2 12/12/2013 7:18am
12/12/2013 7:18am Edited Date/Time 12/12/2013 7:20am
NorcalVet wrote:
or you could take a small power tool to cut & grind out your rmz one --- I'm a cheap bastard. Worked for me Now I...
or you could take a small power tool to cut & grind out your rmz one
--- I'm a cheap bastard. Worked for me

Now I have a rm & a rmz (I can inter-change my extra filters also)
mxb2 wrote:
Is saving $40 worth,taking a chance on a piece of shaving getting into your engine?, I figure if you can afford a $8000 toy,40 bucks won't...
Is saving $40 worth,taking a chance on a piece of shaving getting into your engine?, I figure if you can afford a $8000 toy,40 bucks won't make difference.
RMRider1 wrote:
This was my fear, I started pulling the mesh off and started thinking..... this could end very pricey with those little metal bits. Also the plastic...
This was my fear, I started pulling the mesh off and started thinking..... this could end very pricey with those little metal bits. Also the plastic bits that get all jagged! Worth the peace of mind for me!
Bingo.and I did use the conversion kit. On my rmz, and now on my 12 kawy 450.
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shawn206 12/12/2013 3:39pm
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you can get a stock one for less than ten bucks.
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RMRider1 12/12/2013 4:52pm
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TX24 wrote:
All you have to do is look on a site that sells your filter and see if both bikes are listed. The KTM stock cage from...
All you have to do is look on a site that sells your filter and see if both bikes are listed.

The KTM stock cage from a 300 for my 4-stroke was about $4.50
Yeah, both Suzuki bikes are not listed.
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MXVet261 12/13/2013 7:03am
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Yes the filters are the same and the cages swap. I have been running an RM125/250 cage on my 2011 RMZ450 for two seasons with no issue.

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