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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 07:20 PM
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I want to get my air cleaner cover powdercoated. Can I run the bike without the air cleaner cover on while it's getting powdercoated, or would that change the air flow too much?
 
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 07:25 PM
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i have not had a cover on in 2 years bud... you will be fine
 
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 07:31 PM
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That's what I figured, I just thought I'd check. Thanks!
 
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 07:37 PM
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Only problem I could forsee is getting caught in a heavy rain.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 07:40 PM
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Sadly, here in the PNW that is a distinct possibility.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 07:42 PM
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i have a KN filter... oiled up... i have been in some down pours but now i have a rain sock for it... since i bought the sock... no issues getting caught in the rain... besides i dont like to ride my HD in the rain... i have other bikes for that
 
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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 08:45 PM
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besides i dont like to ride my HD in the rain... i have other bikes for that
damn. You have a bike designated for rain duty?
 
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damn. You have a bike designated for rain duty?
Sure he does! Joe can make anything with a case of beer and a stack of milk crates and plywood.

I run my SE filter open. No issues yet.
 
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You could be running very lean without it, which can cause immediate damage. Besides water, which turns into steam when it hits the combustion chamber, you can suck in anything.
 
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I'm talking just running without the cover, not without the filter.
 
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