UPDATE, UPDATE...

Special thanks to NutandBolt who said that if you go to Zanotti you can get these parts for even less money than your local dealer.

I priced out the parts and they have everything below except for the gasket and K&N Filter.

Total $32.44 plus $10.38 shipping = $42.82

I've been searching ebay for a deal on a S/E air cleaner and after being outbid a few times, I got to thinking about the following.

Why not buy the parts required to switch over to the high flow air cleaner. I downloaded from the internet the instructions for installing the Screamin Eagle Air Cleaner and called the local dealer for prices on the parts shown in the parts drawing.

1. Backplate - 29478-05A - $12.50 Zanotti - $9.66
2. Gasket - 29583-01- $1.30 N/A
3. Plug, Breather (2) - 29557-05 - $7.05 = 14.10 Zanotti $4.26 ea
4. O-Ring (2) - 11292 - $.95 = $1.90 Zanotti $ .71 ea
5. Stud, air cleaner mounting (3) - 29447-99A - $3.50 = $10.50 no change
6. Screw, button head (3) - 3938- $1.50 = $4.50 Zanotti $ .78 ea
7. K&N Air Filter HD-0800 - $39.00 N/A

Total $83.80

So I don't get the S/E trim ring but I rather pay this amount than the $139.95 plus taxes at the dealer or the average going price on ebay of $115.00.

Has anyone researched this before ?? Am I missing something ??

Please advise...

Ray (twoseas)

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06 Vivid Black Road King Classic
S/E Air Cleaner w/ K&N Filter
S/E Performance Slip Ons
TFI Fuel Tuner

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I bought my SE Trim plate from HD dealer for my Sporty.....cost $7.95....adding that to what you spent already still makes it a better deal than buying the whole kit.

Regards
NoBoZoS

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Hell if that is all the parts then go ahead with it I say. Damn wish I had thought of it.

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Not sure but somrthing don't seem right. It seems to me HD would catch on and up the prices for the parts.
Something must be missing, but I wouldn't know. Didn't go with the SE Kit.

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04RoadKing,

I also question the price difference between the kit itself and parts only scenario. It could be that the HD filter element carries the bulk of the cost. I'm only paying $ 39.00 for the K&N filter.

Does anyone know how much the HD filter element would cost ?? I could call the dealer tomorrow and post the price unless someone has the info available.

Ray (twoseas)

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06 Vivid Black Road King Classic
S/E Air Cleaner w/ K&N Filter
S/E Performance Slip Ons
TFI Fuel Tuner

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/4356/dsc021318kb.jpg

I seem to recall the price for a backplate was $39. I was probably looking up parts for an '06 Dyna, so maybe prices vary.

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Jamie,

I verified these prices at two dealers, there's no mistake. They do sell a chrome back plate for $39.95 and maybe that's what you remember seeing ??

Ray (twoseas)

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Ray

06 Vivid Black Road King Classic
S/E Air Cleaner w/ K&N Filter
S/E Performance Slip Ons
TFI Fuel Tuner

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/4356/dsc021318kb.jpg

Yep, I bet it was the chrome one. I've been wondering about this issue because I need to upgrade my AC. I'd rather have the KN filter and I want to use a cover from Zippers, so I've been looking for a cheap way to assemble everything I need. This is good info. Thanks.

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You can buy the SE AC kit on Ebay from Eastern Performance Cycles or directly from their website for $79. I just bought and installed it on my 06 FLSTI...IT ROCKS!!!

PS.... and you get the SE insert ring.

How about just taking a sawsall and opening up the airbox. I seem to remember that the stock backing plate for the air cleaner has a small air inlet so try opening it up for more flow.
go out and have fun
Ed