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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 07:22 PM
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I just bought a new air filter for my 08 883, it was 31 and change at the dealer. Is there some place to buy after market ones cheaper in the future? I could not find any inexpensive after market ones on line, only the 50 to 200 versions.

Second question, I bought the metal gasket for the rocker cover. I purchased the manual but was wondering would it be advisable to use a bit of high temp silicone on the metal when reassembling it? The job looks easy as far as the book goes, I would like to see a video on it if anyone knows of one could you post a link? Thanks in advance.
 
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I just bought a new air filter for my 08 883, it was 31 and change at the dealer. Is there some place to buy after market ones cheaper in the future? I could not find any inexpensive after market ones on line, only the 50 to 200 versions.

Second question, I bought the metal gasket for the rocker cover. I purchased the manual but was wondering would it be advisable to use a bit of high temp silicone on the metal when reassembling it? The job looks easy as far as the book goes, I would like to see a video on it if anyone knows of one could you post a link? Thanks in advance.
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