I'm getting ready to order the parts for my SE A/C (ordering parts seperately instead of kit). I can't find a HD part number for just the SE filter element for my FI TC88 ('06 Heritage). I recall lots of noise about the HD blue element that was falling apart, and suspect HD got rid of all the blue filters that were falling apart. Doesn't HD offer the filter element by itself (paper, no oil)? If not, I'll get the K&N. Seems like K&N's # was 800? Is there a benefit to HD's VS. K&N? I know this subject was hot a while ago, appreciate any help.

 

Call your closest dealer

 

Thanks.[>:]
I was going to order it from Zanotti's, but can't find the part number in my catalog or on HD website. I doubt the local dealer would want to look up a part number for me over the phone, more likely they would tell me to come in. I guess I'll try calling Zanotti (hate to tie them up on line for one BS item) when I order it.

 

HD-0800 is the k&N part ##

 

Yep, had that, thanks si6. I think I found the HD part #29442-99D. It doesn't come up on the HD website, but is listed as cross-reference on K&N's site. I'd still like to hear any opinions on whether K&N or the latest black HD filter is better.

 

I just added the SE A/C to my '03 Low Rider and bought the K&N HD-0800 from Auto Zone for $32.99.
The HD filter that comes with the SE kit is a dry filter, no oil allowed, so I felt better using the K&N. I'd
bet that the HD filter will cost more than $32.99.

Jim

 

Wow,

I paid $36.43 for a K&N HD-800 filter at Fox Performance in February. I just looked again right now to see what they go for, and now they want $50.95.
I think K&N is the way to go, but WTF with the price change. Must be the oil.

 

Can you explain which blue SE filters were falling apart, paper or oiled ones.

Reason I ask is I bought the SE air kit about a month ago and it came with a blue non-oiled filter. Hope if H-D had a problem with filters falling apart they would have pulled them off of the shelf, including the ones in the kits.

 

I would go with a k&n. They have been in the game for awhile now. Also check out the arlen ness big sucker. I just recently switched from the s/e to the ness kit. It eliminated the oil blow back and seems like a better setup then the s/e.

 

BigMac, HD has had (I think) four versions of their filter element as evident by the "D" suffix on their part number. I believe all of the HD Moco filters are paper/no oil. The latest version should have black rubber. The ones with blue rubber were falling apart, the filter material was getting sucked into the engine. If you use your blue filter, check it frequently to see if it is falling apart, and replace it if it is. Your dealer may replace it now, if you ask nicely.

I am trying to research the differences in the brands, but not finding much solid info. There are some that are concerned over the oil from the K&N elements getting on the mass airflow sensor of the FI unit, causing false reading and messing up the A/F ratio. I don't know if that is a real concern or not, and perhaps it's only if you improperly oil your element. There was also a thread where someone's instructor showed examples of pistons scored from K&N filters allowing too much particles to pass.

I've come to the conclusion that it's a trade-off. If you want the best performance, you use the filter with the highest flow. Unfortunately, the highest flow filter is also most likely to pass more dirt through it, possibly damaging your engine over time. For dusty conditions, you're probably better off with a finer, more restrictive filter.