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Old Mar 4, 2013 | 07:25 PM
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Does anyone know if they make a filter that fits the stage 1 AN big sucker that isn't red? I'm guessing that's a K&N filter that comes with it? I'm not a fan of the red filter as it won't go with anything on my bike, and i run an open filter with no cover. thanks
 

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Old Mar 4, 2013 | 07:28 PM
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They make one with a stainless steel mesh. That's the one I have.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2013 | 07:30 PM
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They make one with a stainless steel mesh. That's the one I have.
and that's a stage 1 not stage 2 right?
 
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Old Mar 4, 2013 | 07:32 PM
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They make a stainless mesh. Then uses a clear oil not red.. what I run on mine.. or u could always go with a rain sock
 
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get a rain shock from the stealer or ebay works great
 
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Old Mar 4, 2013 | 07:36 PM
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Arlen Ness offers a black pre filter that covers the filter. It is water resistant slips on and off very easy. Got mine from JP Cycles.
http://www.jpcycles.com/product/400-844
 
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great that's what i wanted to know. thanks guys
 
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Old Mar 4, 2013 | 07:55 PM
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the big sucker filter isn't actually red..it's the oil used on K&N filters that makes it red. at least..at the end of each season, mine isn't red anymore until i "recharge" it... now whether they make difference colored oils, i dont know.
 
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HD has a SE one you dont oil and its washable.



 
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Originally Posted by soft 02
HD has a SE one you dont oil and its washable.



That looks exactly like the stock replacement filter i have on my stock air cleaner right now. Will that filter fit on the big sucker air cleaner? I would think that the stock replacement filter would be inferior to a high flow filter correct?
 
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