Air Filter Question
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Tourer
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Air Filter Question
I have tried not to ask any stupid questions so far on here but here we go. I bought my 06 Nightrain last year with 647 miles. It came with Vance and Hines shorts and the air cleaner setup in the picture. I have noticed that other softail have a solid air box with a plastic cover on the back yet mine and a few others I’ve seen are open. So here is the stupid question: Is this the hi flow air cleaner?
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Cruiser
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One bolt takes the cover off. The filter will have an HD number on it. Search for it on the internet. That's how I discovered mine was an SE air filter. I doesn't say Screamin Eagle unfortunately. I recently replaced mine with an K&N after reading all the bad things about SE air filters. Took the SE filter into the local HD and the guy said yes you can wash it gently 2-3 times and it's trash. K&N has a million mile warranty. $53. Enuf said!
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The photo you posted doesn't show the filter....anyhow, the stock plastic backing plate is what is missing in the photo and that does not mean its a 'high flow' filter...it was probably removed to allow more air to get to the replacement filter hidden behind the air cleaner cover which i'm guessing is a high flow filter since they took the backing plate off......just loosen the bolt off the front of the air cleaner cover and then you should see 3 screws through the air filter.... take the air filter off and look for serial numbers or a label and research what it is....
i use a K&N high flow air filter because relatively inexpensive and washable and last practically forever....
i use a K&N high flow air filter because relatively inexpensive and washable and last practically forever....
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Not all HD filters turn to mush after washing, depends upon the filter. Dealers love to sell filters. The K&N is a good choice if you want to be sure. As stated, remove the cover to see what's in there...heck, you may have a K&N inside.