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Old Mar 3, 2019 | 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by whylee
I drilled 9 half inch holes around the backing plate right around the diameter where the metal air cleaner fits. I noticed a improvement right away. Im still using the oem filter at the moment, but will replace it with a K&N soon.
Could you show any pictures of it ?
 
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Old Mar 3, 2019 | 09:17 PM
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Pics of holes drilled.

 
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Old Dec 28, 2019 | 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Flar
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I started to wonder if any of you modded original air filter cover in iron to let more air inside
I recently bought new k&n insert an I'm thinking if the round box isn't the weak point of intake?
Maybe drill some holes or cut some back plastic

I don't want to install other filter, I like the look of this round cover
It does look rather restricted .
 

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One of the coolest setups I could find was the upgrade of the stock hamcan look.

There is (a pricey) one from K&N, https://www.knfilters.com/rk-3929-in...arley-davidson , but the backplate is "plastic" rather than metal and no external breathing system comes with it.

There was a very similar one by a company called figure machine (no longer exist I believe) with a metal backplate and quite a bit cheaper than K&N, but no external breathing system.

From an email I got earlier this week, it seems our local sponsor, DK Custom Products, is now making one just like it, with all the goodies included: billet aluminum backplate AND external breather system. The price is also very attractive, especially for the quality we know from DK.

Best, niv

p.s. I have no affiliation with DK, just happen to like their products and was delighted to see the hamcan AC setup...
 
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Old Dec 30, 2019 | 07:12 PM
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Ness Air cleaner, fits and works right. 135 to 160 depending where you find it.

 

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