Air Filter install
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Air Filter install
Hi All,
Been a while since I posted. Here goes:
I got a 2004 FatBoy(carbbed). I looking to start doing some of my own basic maintenance. I'm not super mechanical but I'm good at taking stuff apart and putting it back together. MY question is: How difficult is it to replace an air filter on my bike? I'm looking for a youtube video or something but not having any luck. I've found some videos but they are for older bikes.
One difference that I did notice is that my air filter has 2 tubes coming out of it. Some of the older bikes its super easy to replace the filter...screw off/replace/screw back on/done. 2nd question: What are these 2 tubes?
P.S. What is the good air filter for my bike...K&N?
Any help is appreciated. Have a great weekend!
Been a while since I posted. Here goes:
I got a 2004 FatBoy(carbbed). I looking to start doing some of my own basic maintenance. I'm not super mechanical but I'm good at taking stuff apart and putting it back together. MY question is: How difficult is it to replace an air filter on my bike? I'm looking for a youtube video or something but not having any luck. I've found some videos but they are for older bikes.
One difference that I did notice is that my air filter has 2 tubes coming out of it. Some of the older bikes its super easy to replace the filter...screw off/replace/screw back on/done. 2nd question: What are these 2 tubes?
P.S. What is the good air filter for my bike...K&N?
Any help is appreciated. Have a great weekend!
Road Master
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From: Just south of Chicago, Illinois
K&N is a great filter, they're washable and reusable. Buy the kit for it. I don't remember the tubes from my stock air cleaner.
To remove...unscrew the bolt in the middle and underneath there's 3 more bolts. Remove those and the filter comes off. If I remember correctly they're all allen heads. Install new filter.
To remove...unscrew the bolt in the middle and underneath there's 3 more bolts. Remove those and the filter comes off. If I remember correctly they're all allen heads. Install new filter.
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i just priced the K&N kit for my 07.. $359.00
Road Master
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My bike is fuel injected, however its the same principal and look for this filter setup on a carb bike. Just make sure you get the carb version if you like the way this looks.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...-pictures.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...-pictures.html
Road Master
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From: trivoli illinois
if your going to replace just the filter, go k&n. if your looking to replace the whole assembly. backing plate and filter...go with the ness big sucker. better price and better design over the se set-up. steve
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