The K&N YA-1307 is a drop-in replacement for the stock paper element in Yamaha's XVS950 and XVS1300 V-Star models. It uses multiple layers of woven cotton gauze media, with an application-specific base seal and sealing bead, and a pleated pack that adds filtering area. Because the element is washable and reusable, you clean and re-oil it at service time instead of buying a new paper filter each interval. Owners on user forums describe exactly this routine, with one cleaning and oiling it every month of riding, and they cite airflow loss from a dirty paper element as the reason to upgrade.
The manufacturer lists this element as a direct equivalent for the Yamaha 3D81445100 air filter, so it bolts into the factory airbox without modifying the housing. The manufacturer also backs it with a 1,000,000-mile/10-year warranty. The element ships dry, so you will need the included 1/2 oz oil packet before installation. Ride-ready air filter upgrade, V-Star 1300 cotton gauze filter, reusable XVS950 intake element: this is the search intent it is built for.
The manufacturer lists the YA-1307 for the Yamaha XVS950/1300 V-Star with a 2007–2017 application range. Because this listing's title shows 07-09, confirm your exact model year and submodel with the manufacturer before ordering.
No. The manufacturer states the filter ships un-oiled and includes an oil packet, so oil the media before installing it.
The manufacturer's cross-reference lists the Yamaha 3D81445100 and 3D8144510000 as the OEM part numbers this element replaces.
