Two years ago when I bought my Vision from a guy at work, I had no problem finding an OEM air filter on eBay, and it was very reasonably priced with free shipping from some Yamaha dealer in Florida. It's time for another, and they're unobtainable. I see foam alternatives listed from a company called Uni... any idea if they're any good? Does anyone have a line on an OEM paper filter replacement?
Has anyone gotten desperate enough to try pod filters? If so, how's that working out? I'm reluctant because I have the 1983 airbox mod that prevents the Vision stumble very well, and I'm not wanting to get rid of that.
I see I can get a K&N filter for the Vision for about $80 plus shipping. That seems expensive, but would be maintainable. I just remember the daily maintenance for a new filter that a friend of mine had on his MG Midget years ago, respraying oil on it every morning for the first few days... easy enough on a Midget where you only have to open the hood, but more of a pain on a Vision with having to remove the tank to get at the airbox....
Thanks for any ideas you may have.
Scott