Installing a K&N Air Filter Triumph Bonneville T100 Black Edition (2019>)
52 Speedshop stocks K&N Filters for Triumph Motorcycles in our Triumph Motorcycle modern retro parts range; as you most likely know, K&N are a world leading filtration specialists for both automotive and motorcycle applications.
K&N's high-flow air filters are available as a replacement for your stock motorcycle air filter element. They are custom engineered to fit your specific application and are designed to provide low restriction and increased performance, while providing excellent engine protection for your motorcycle.
In this blog, we take a look at what's involved when installing a K&N TB-9016 performance air filter to the Triumph T100.
Installing the K&N Air Filter to the Triumph Bonneville T100 Black was quick and easy, we got the installation done in about 30 mins.
We are using the Triumph Bonneville T100 Black Edition as a demo bike for this article; however the process may be similiar for other Triumph models. Please contact us for more information if you are unsure.
Which tools did we use for the Triumph T100 K&N Air Filter Installation?
For the K&N Air Filter Triumph Bonneville T100 install you will need basic hand tools.
- T15 Torx & ratchet
- Water pump pliers / hose clip pliers
- Paper towel
- Flat blade screwdriver
Installing the K&N Air Filter Triumph Bonneville T100 Edition:
To install the K&N Air Filter to the Triumph T100, the first step is to remove the side pods from the motorcycle. Gently pry the side pods using your hands - they are fixed in 3 places. We use rubber matting on the floor whilst working on the bike in case we drop anything that could be easily scratched.
Remove the hose clips from the oil breather assembly on the left hand side of the bike. We used a pair of water pump pliers to move the hose clips from the collar back along the hose, allowing the hose assembly to be removed from the union.
Post removing the hoses from the unions, remove the T15 torx screw holding the oil breather hose assembly bracket, remove the assembly (including the filter) from the bike and store in a safe place, ready for re-fitment later. Careful as not to allow any dirt ingress.
Remove the four T15 Torx screws from the air filter housing and carefully remove the plastic retaining flap from the motorcycle, be careful not to get the retaining flap dirty as this forms part of the air box. We don't want any dirt getting inside the air box as this could cause damage.
You will now have visibility of the existing filter. To remove the existing filter, slide the filter inside the retaining cassette towards the front of the motorcycle. It can be a little tricky to remove; we used a small flat blade screwdriver to encourage the filter to release - be very gentle as not to scratch anything. 
Slide the filter out from the housing and place to one side
Remove the old filter from the cassette surround and dispose of the old filter appropriately. Do not throw away the plastic cassette as this is needed when installing the K&N Air Filter Triumph Bonneville T100.
Remove the K&N air filter from the plastic packaging, ensure that the packaging is sealed and not broken, pre-installation. 
Apply a thin layer of grease as per the manufacturers instructions, prior to Installing the K&N Air Filter Triumph Bonneville T100. This is to ensure an air tight seal is present within the air box. Smudge the grease with your finger to ensure it is spread evenly - clean hands.
Re-assembling post fitting the K&N TB-9016 air filter
Refit the cassette with the new K&N Air filter installed, slide the cassette back into the previous position and ensure a snug fit. Wipe away any excess grease from the air box prior to re-installing the plastic retaining flap and the four T15 Torx Screws.
Remember to install the oil breather T15 Torx screw attached to the oil breather bracket, before re-assembling the oil breather assembly and hose clips. (Reverse of previous steps). 
Refit the side pods to both sides of the motorcycle ensuring that the lugs have seated into the rubber grommets on the frame with a positive fitment, give a quick tug just to check all three lugs per side are seated correctly - we don't want these falling off as they are easily scratched.
Find the K&N TB-9016 here, or check out https://www.knfilters.co.uk/ for more information.