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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 10:40 AM
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Hello folks! I am in the process of installing the MREED air filter MOD and I have a quick question, I have a 1998 1200XLC , what do I use to take these air filter plate?? Thanks in advance..
 
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 10:42 AM
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My breather kit is coming tomorrow and I am getting my K&N 4" filter today so far I have this ..
 
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 10:44 AM
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And have done this..
 
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 11:35 AM
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here follow this link that should help you out....

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https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...s-of-pics.html
 
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 03:59 PM
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Just picked up my K&N air filter part# E-3120
 
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 05:07 PM
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I'll be darn!! It fits perfectly!!Just have to wait tomorrow for the other and I am set!!..
 
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 06:49 PM
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Well since I only need the breather kit, I went ahead and started installing it, no I haven't started it yet just kinda excited that I was able to do these by myself!..
 
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 08:17 PM
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Looks good. What are you doing for the breathing bolts? I'm guessing that is what your waiting on.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 10:03 PM
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Yap just waiting, I think it's by drag specialities too ..
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Looks good. What are you doing for the breathing bolts? I'm guessing that is what your waiting on.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2014 | 11:48 AM
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Hit a snag last night on the filter mount, one side broke so now I had to drill a hole from the back holder through the front plate but I might have to drill through the side of the filter too..
 
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