The Everything Fat Bob Thread
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 565
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From: Calgary, Alberta
Hey guys. Sorry if this has been asked before but a simple answer continues to elude me.
I just added a 2023 Fat Bob to the stable. Just waiting on delivery. IS the stock air filter washable? If so, does it need to be oiled like a K&N filter, or just dry. From what I can tell, it is washable and should not be oiled, but just wanted to double check.
I just added a 2023 Fat Bob to the stable. Just waiting on delivery. IS the stock air filter washable? If so, does it need to be oiled like a K&N filter, or just dry. From what I can tell, it is washable and should not be oiled, but just wanted to double check.
Intermediate
Joined: May 2023
Posts: 27
Likes: 23
From: Rotterdam
Hey guys. Sorry if this has been asked before but a simple answer continues to elude me.
I just added a 2023 Fat Bob to the stable. Just waiting on delivery. IS the stock air filter washable? If so, does it need to be oiled like a K&N filter, or just dry. From what I can tell, it is washable and should not be oiled, but just wanted to double check.
I just added a 2023 Fat Bob to the stable. Just waiting on delivery. IS the stock air filter washable? If so, does it need to be oiled like a K&N filter, or just dry. From what I can tell, it is washable and should not be oiled, but just wanted to double check.
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2015
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From: Calgary, Alberta
Thanks. Everywhere I look it tells me this should be washable. So a washable paper filter? That's a new one for me, but I'm happy if it is.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2022
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From: Ireland
I doubt its washable.Blow it out with compressed air.
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 565
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From: Calgary, Alberta
I know, it's weird. Like i can find a replacement element for the OEM filter element for my 2012 RGU but there is literally nothing, at Harley for a replacement paper element. That was kind of what prompted the question. Searching I have found, wash with warm water and mild soap, or, as you assert, it's paper and getting wet will be the end of it. I found some on EBay that are like $30, which tells me that they are disposable. I will likely purchase a washable replacement filter that removes any question from the picture.
Thanks for the input on this. I know it's a silly question, but I haven't found anyone that will tell me if they replace theirs or if they wash theirs. Maybe everyone just gets a washable one.
Thanks for the input on this. I know it's a silly question, but I haven't found anyone that will tell me if they replace theirs or if they wash theirs. Maybe everyone just gets a washable one.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Cleveland Zoo
Hey guys. Sorry if this has been asked before but a simple answer continues to elude me.
I just added a 2023 Fat Bob to the stable. Just waiting on delivery. IS the stock air filter washable? If so, does it need to be oiled like a K&N filter, or just dry. From what I can tell, it is washable and should not be oiled, but just wanted to double check.
I just added a 2023 Fat Bob to the stable. Just waiting on delivery. IS the stock air filter washable? If so, does it need to be oiled like a K&N filter, or just dry. From what I can tell, it is washable and should not be oiled, but just wanted to double check.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2013
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From: SF Bay Area
It’s paper and it is meant to be disposable. Get them at Harley or other.
HD part number 29400267
or aftermarket
Fat Bob air filter
HD part number 29400267
or aftermarket
Fat Bob air filter
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 4,251
Likes: 3,132
From: Texas
Its paper and it is meant to be disposable. Get them at Harley or other.
HD part number 29400267
or aftermarket
Fat Bob air filter
HD part number 29400267
or aftermarket
Fat Bob air filter
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Road Warrior
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From: SF Bay Area
Just my opinion but I have never washed a paper filter on any vehicle.
" Hold the filter element up to strong light source. The element is sufficiently clean when light is uniformly visible through the media".
I don't know maybe I tend to throw money away, but for $50 I'm buying a brand new one every year or so, and I'll know the element is "Perfectly Clean".
" Hold the filter element up to strong light source. The element is sufficiently clean when light is uniformly visible through the media".
I don't know maybe I tend to throw money away, but for $50 I'm buying a brand new one every year or so, and I'll know the element is "Perfectly Clean".
Last edited by Calif Fat Bob; May 30, 2023 at 01:09 PM.
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 565
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From: Calgary, Alberta
Just my opinion but I have never washed a paper filter on any vehicle.
" Hold the filter element up to strong light source. The element is sufficiently clean when light is uniformly visible through the media".
I don't know maybe I tend to throw money away, but for $50 I'm buying a brand new one every year or so, and I'll know the element is "Perfectly Clean".
" Hold the filter element up to strong light source. The element is sufficiently clean when light is uniformly visible through the media".
I don't know maybe I tend to throw money away, but for $50 I'm buying a brand new one every year or so, and I'll know the element is "Perfectly Clean".