I just ordered the HD SE high flow filter kit. I now found out it doesn't come with an K&N filter but some other non-oil washable filter. How do these filters stack up against K&N and can I get an K&N to use with this kit ??

As Always Thanks JIM

 

If your looking for a high performance "ham can" style filter assembly with a K&N filter, I can't understand why people would buy the PLASTIC HD SE unit. Take a look at the NRHS A/C unit that performs better and has a billet aluminum backplate.

 

^ +1, I didn't like the plastic back plate and foam filter on the SE kit so I went with the NRHS Hurricane flow, really couldn't believe the quality when I took it out of the box, comes with the true K&N filter too.
It's a lot of money but I don't mind when I get a good product.

 

K&N does make a replacement for the SE Stage 1 kit. I put in on my 1200c and got rid of the stock ham can. No issues in 18 months.

 

The stock SE air filter is a piece of crap. K&N makes a complete air cleaner for your bike that works real well. NRHS does make a real nice air cleaner but it's also real pricey.

 

Where'd you get that flat cover?

 

The SE Filter flows all the air you need for a Stage 1. K&N makes an air filter for the SE Air Intake.

 

Do you know the part number ???

 

Your right it flows plenty but in the future if the plastic back plate warps you won't get a good seal with the air filter and your going to draw a lot of crap into your motor.

 

I got it from this website http://www.luckydog13.com/parts.html

It looked a little plain by itself so I bought the HD skull air cleaner insert, shaved it down in the back, flattened it and attached it to the cover with double sided tape.