I like the look of the open air filter with just a chrome air cleaner trim on the outside. My only concern is what do you do if you get cought it the rain? which happens from time to time. I'm sure water would get sucked in through the filter. Wouldnt this be a problem.

 

I,ve seen rain socks for them. Do they work?

 

I asked the harley dealer and he said they dont have them for the round filters.

 

The rain socks work pretty good. They wont keep all the water out in a down pour but they do a good job. Search around and I am sure you can find one to fit the round filter.

Whats the size of the filter?

I never ask a dealer anything lol

 

i have an open element - ride my bike everyday - rain or shine - in socal so it dont happen all that much, but ive been caught in 6 or 7 out right downpours iwth it on and havent had any proiblems - had more electrical problems (wet ecm) than air filter issues

I carry no guarantee, just experience

 

With an open element air cleaner you don't really have much to worry about unless it gets a big gulp up water i.e. temporarily submerged or a huge splash from riding through standing water. I've never had one on a bike but I had a cold air intake on my accord that I drove in the rain all the time with no problems. I know it's technically not the same but the filter was down in the fender and only about 8 inches off the pavement so you see the point i'm making.

 

Here you should be able to find a Outer wears for it here.

http://www.outerwearsracing.com/products.asp?cat=73

 

I have been caught in a few heavy downpours and have had no problems.

 

I would think they would think that the bike would run lean if the filter got wet?
I leave my heavy breather element open, but alway carry the rain sock in case of rain..

 

i run open... it will suck in water... your bike will keep running but you will get water in there... not good... i have a rain sock under my seat