The K&N YA-7008 is a reusable, oiled cotton-gauze replacement air filter for the Yamaha YXR700 Rhino FI, built on K&N's washable high-flow design. It replaces the factory element in the stock airbox, so you keep the original intake tract. The manufacturer backs it with a Million Mile Limited Warranty, and you can wash and re-oil it instead of replacing it after every dusty ride. Owners on user forums note that this style of filter needs oiling before its first use and that a poor seal lets dust into the intake, so the price is justified only if you commit to regular cleaning. Searches for a Rhino 700 FI K&N air filter, reusable Rhino 700 air filter, or Rhino 700 FI airbox filter upgrade will lead to this part.
The manufacturer's product name covers the 2008-2009 and 2011-2013 Yamaha YXR700 Rhino FI models, so check the model year before ordering. The 2010 model year is not confirmed in the manufacturer's naming, and details on trim-level coverage vary, so confirm your exact year and trim with K&N. Because the filter is a direct replacement, you do not need to change your fuel system to install it, but K&N notes that any engine modifications may require tuning or jetting adjustments. Use this filter as a Rhino 700 FI intake upgrade in a stock airbox setup, and pair it with a regular cleaning and oiling routine to get the most out of it.
The manufacturer's product name lists the 2008-2009 and 2011-2013 Rhino 700 FI models. The 2010 model year is not covered by that name, so confirm compatibility with K&N before ordering.
Owners on user forums report cleaning the filter with a general-purpose spray cleaner or a dedicated filter cleaner, rinsing it from the inside out, and letting it air dry. After that, they oil the filter inside and outside, let the oil sit, and re-oil any light spots they find.
This is an airbox-level job rather than a full intake swap, so most owners can handle it with basic hand tools. Remove the stock element, clean the airbox and its sealing surface, and check for a plastic ring on the old seal, which K&N's installation sheets for comparable elements say to remove first. Those same sheets call for a bead of K&N sealing grease on the filter's mating edge and on the airbox parting lines, and they note that grease is not for clamp-on elements. Oil the new filter before the first ride, and make sure the lid seats fully so the filter stays in position. Step-by-step instructions for this exact part number were not confirmed during research, so follow the instructions included with your filter.
