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Aug 10, 2009 | 07:17 PM

#11

Sec Super Glide

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Where are all the old scool boys tin foil and a rubber band you can cover 3/4 of the filter and still get by. Been there done that.

Aug 10, 2009 | 08:44 PM

#12

OldMike

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From: Cleveland Zoo

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Originally Posted by TIDE

Hey Mike,

This is for the HD-0800 K+N filter.

http://www.amazon.com/HD-0800DK-DryC...949510&sr=1-19

Thanks Boss!

Aug 10, 2009 | 10:02 PM

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Baeseman1

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From: Northern VA

Quote:

Originally Posted by TIDE

This is for the HD-0800 K+N filter.

http://www.amazon.com/HD-0800DK-DryC...949510&sr=1-19

From Amazon's website...

Product Features
Designed to extend the service interval of the filter
Made from durable polyester material
Ensures long lasting durability
Easy to install

It's the easy to install part that made me laugh. Should I have a dealer install it for me?

Aug 11, 2009 | 07:37 PM

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RKLeo

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Originally Posted by Baeseman1

Sure, $95 an hour one hour minimum!!!

Aug 11, 2009 | 07:47 PM

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yso191

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After looking at Wimmer and K&N, they make rain covers for lots of shapes and sizes but not mine. However, a local old-timer told me that all you need to do is carry a pair of small panty hose. when it starts raining hard or for a long time slip it on (the air filter!). She also said some people go the added measure of spraying the nylons with Rain-X.

I think that is the solution for me. And I'm going to carry Rain-X also. They say it will eventually cloud plastic visors and windshields, but I'd rather see clearly in a rain storm and then replace the visor, than not see for */%# in the rain.

Steve

Aug 11, 2009 | 09:11 PM

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NEW2BAG

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Anyone know of one that will fit a Zipper's filter on a SE back plate? I understand the Zipper is wider than the SE filter.

Aug 11, 2009 | 10:14 PM

#17

Centerline

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From: Double Oak, Texas

14,000+ miles so far on my heavy breather with never a rain sock on it. Have ridden through some HEAVY downpours (Texas mega-thunderstorms) and the engine hasn't missed a beat yet.

Aug 11, 2009 | 10:16 PM

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yso191

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From: Yakima, WA

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Originally Posted by NEW2BAG

Anyone know of one that will fit a Zipper's filter on a SE back plate? I understand the Zipper is wider than the SE filter.

I believe the Zippers HiFlow is the same size as the SE filter, and I believe that K&N has one that will fit. Look here once you have the measurements: http://www.knfilters.com/search/wrap.aspx

The MaxFlow, which I have, is 3" deep. That is the difficult measurement.

Interestingly I noted that they say the 'waterproofing' on the K&N Drycharger will only last a year or two. I don't think HD's rainsock has that limitation, so K&N must be doing it a bit differently.

I wish I could find a source for the material that HD uses, and just make my own. I know it's a nylon material, but my guess is that there are a lot of types of nylon out there.

Steve