yea my local dealer in the uk advised me to go for the k+n over the s/e too, he reacons it works better with 06 bikes and will last way longer. he even said there is no need to change the backplate, just drill a couple of holes in the factory one and the k+n fits fine.

 

I had the SE filter. Ended up picking up the K&N...not because I had a problem...I didn't like the blue SE filter. But in the end, I'm glad I got the K&N after the things I've been hearing about the problems with the SE. And hell...the K&N is guaranteed for 1million miles. Can't beat that. I picked up the K&N recharger kit as well..for about 10-12 bucks. Anybody have a suggestion as to how long I should go before I pull the filter off and clean and re-oil? I think the documentation says something rediculous like 50000 miles. That seems like a hell of a lot. How long do you guys go before you clean and re-oil?

Todd

 

I have a 2005 FXDX with a SE stage 1 big bore kit
It came with the blue rim paper filter...is that a HD or K & N filter
if it is a HD can I buy a K & N filter to replace it???

 

Mine is black rim. Is that K&N?

 

I have K&N filters in all my cars and bikes. I do a total service on the filters that see highway use once a year (like 25K miles) and more often for the dirt bikes. My oldest K&N is 21 years old.

 

Are we talkin' about the HD-0800 here?

 

should be

 

I still cannot get the people at K&N to confirm that, both on their website and over the phone...Before I spend $50+ on it, I'd like to be certain...And what's all the talk about having to drill out the back plate? Maybe THAT'S why they won't commit to it being the replacement???

THANKS!

 

Phreak,
Is this referring to me?

 

Nope, I replied to hd_sob

Your black philter may well be K&N but Wiff was saying that their are also some HD philters that are black rimmed.