Aftermarket Air Filter Cages

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I have a ‘15 Husq FC450. I was looking to buy some air filters from DT-1, and was curious of everyone’s thoughts on their aluminum filter cages.

I’ve heard of lots of people just using a 2T cage as a cheaper alternative, but is there any true benefit of doing one option over the other? If I were to use a 2T cage, would I just get an OEM TC125/250 cage from the same model year (2015)?


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BR8ES 9/3/2018 10:43am
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If it was me, I would just replace with an OEM 2T cage... I have a Twin Air cage and can't get it to work. Bought another OEM cage instead.
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Giygas 9/3/2018 10:45am
9/3/2018 10:45am
Thanks for the reply. So you just purchased the 2T cage equivalent to the year of your bike?
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Panic_Rev 9/3/2018 10:49am
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Giygas wrote:
I have a ‘15 Husq FC450. I was looking to buy some air filters from DT-1, and was curious of everyone’s thoughts on their aluminum filter...
I have a ‘15 Husq FC450. I was looking to buy some air filters from DT-1, and was curious of everyone’s thoughts on their aluminum filter cages.

I’ve heard of lots of people just using a 2T cage as a cheaper alternative, but is there any true benefit of doing one option over the other? If I were to use a 2T cage, would I just get an OEM TC125/250 cage from the same model year (2015)?


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Do not buy these. I had one and the silver nipples can come unscrewed. I know because it got sucked through my engine. Piston, rings, valves, exhaust, and an extremely sore back all because of an air filter cage. $2k screw up.
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BR8ES 9/3/2018 10:52am
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Yeah and filter. Not saying the DT1 would not work, but with OEM, you know it will fit just fine. Tired of aftermarket stuff being close enough to be frustrating.

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CalimeroFan 9/3/2018 10:54am
9/3/2018 10:54am
Have a TwinAir on my Yammie YZF and I love it. Ten times better than oe. Had it on my SXF too and don’t wanna use stock cages anymore...
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langhammx 9/3/2018 10:59am
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I’ve been using the DT1 billet cages for a few years with no problems. But a 2-stroke cage will do the exact same thing and it’s cheaper.
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BR8ES 9/3/2018 11:10am
9/3/2018 11:10am Edited Date/Time 9/3/2018 11:11am
I can't get the damn Twin Air to work on my 17, tried everything.
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fullfloater 9/3/2018 11:43am
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I did the 2-stroke 250SX cage for my 2018 450 SX-F with Twin Air flame resistant filters. Cheap and easy. I think I just ordered the same year.

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