Air filter

socwkbiker · 09-10-2007, 05:05 PM

After changing my oil recently, I began to wonder if I shouldn't have changed the air filter as well. What do y'all say? Do you change the air filter when you change the oil or at a different interval? I have a stock air filter so my other question: Is there only one filter or different varieties that work better?

blowndodge · 09-10-2007, 05:19 PM

That stock air filter could probably last 30K easy!!! I changec mine to a K&N just beacause.

I will later be changing the other side to a K&N.

09-11-2007, 03:02 AM

Just because? Thanks for that technical insight BD!!!

**scion0** · 09-11-2007, 07:43 AM

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Just because? Thanks for that technical insight BD!!!

Good point, Nico. Just because really helps us rookies out here.

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dank · 09-11-2007, 07:57 AM

I just clean mine in accord with the owners manual.

**scion0** · 09-11-2007, 08:25 AM

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I just clean mine in accord with the owners manual.

Oh sure, through MOM in our face.

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dogdoc · 09-11-2007, 08:30 AM

Will changing 1(both) to K&N will that cause the bike to suck more air? if yes and you have V&H pipes will that make you needing a PClll to run right??

THX

dank · 09-11-2007, 08:47 AM

Mine is on the left side of the bike. What is being referred to in the posts that say "the other side" or "both"? I didn't see an air filter when I looked under the right side cover. Is there one hiding back under the other components on that side? I didn't pull them out.

blowndodge · 09-11-2007, 09:34 AM

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[quote:awzavog2]Just because? Thanks for that technical insight BD!!!

Good point, Nico. Just because really helps us rookies out here.

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Go ahead boyz... the man would like your expert opinion on the question....

**scion0** · 09-11-2007, 10:27 AM

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Good point, Nico. Just because really helps us rookies out here.

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Go ahead boyz... the man would like your expert opinion on the question....[/quote:jqwc93qw]

???I thought that we thought that you were the expert opinion.... ???

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09-11-2007, 10:30 AM

Help 'em out BD.... on mine (carbed) when you put the K&N on the right side....you get rid of the left side intake... I have a fake one on the left just to fill in the space...

blowndodge · 09-11-2007, 10:38 AM

OIC!! talk smack then ask ?'s huh? LOL

Dank:

Your are correct in that the air filter is on the left side next to your left knee. The other side (right) houses the fuel injection body and it has no filter. the air comes in from the left and travels through a plastic tube to the right side and into the throttle bodies. there are kits that change the backing plate on the right side to accept a custom air cleaner so that you bike is taking in much more cooler air. Most report a rather substantial increase in throttle response along with additional noise of course.

thats the way I'll be going. I plan on getting a Thunder Manufacturing air kit and not buying the cover so my stock right side cover will hide it and modifying my exhaust and either adjusting the throttle position sensor to get the mixture right or buying a techclusion fuel controller and dialing it in myself.

dank · 09-11-2007, 10:40 AM

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OIC!! talk smack then ask ?'s huh? LOL

Dank:

Your are correct in that the air filter is on the left side next to your left knee. The other side (right) houses the fuel injection body and it has no filter. the air comes in from the left and travels through a plastic tube to the right side and into the throttle bodies. there are kits that change the backing plate on the right side to accept a custom air cleaner so that you bike is taking in much more cooler air. Most report a rather substantial increase in throttle response along with additional noise of course.

Thank you! Much appreciated. Still learning about this great bike.

Dan

thats the way I'll be going. I plan on getting a Thunder Manufacturing air kit and not buying the cover so my stock right side cover will hide it and modifying my exhaust and either adjusting the throttle position sensor to get the mixture right or buying a techclusion fuel controller and dialing it in myself.

09-11-2007, 10:47 AM

That's the BD I know & love....

blowndodge · 09-11-2007, 12:16 PM

"Thou shall not have another......................."

09-10-2007, 05:05 PM	#1
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	Air filter After changing my oil recently, I began to wonder if I shouldn't have changed the air filter as well. What do y'all say? Do you change the air filter when you change the oil or at a different interval? I have a stock air filter so my other question: Is there only one filter or different varieties that work better? __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD Login or Register to Remove Ads
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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Air filter That stock air filter could probably last 30K easy!!! I changec mine to a K&N just beacause. I will later be changing the other side to a K&N. __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Air filter Will changing 1(both) to K&N will that cause the bike to suck more air? if yes and you have V&H pipes will that make you needing a PClll to run right?? THX
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dank Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,595	Air filter Mine is on the left side of the bike. What is being referred to in the posts that say "the other side" or "both"? I didn't see an air filter when I looked under the right side cover. Is there one hiding back under the other components on that side? I didn't pull them out. __________________ Dan K Member #100 2009 ST1300: Performance exceeding even Victory riders' boasts.
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Guest Posts: n/a	Air filter Help 'em out BD.... on mine (carbed) when you put the K&N on the right side....you get rid of the left side intake... I have a fake one on the left just to fill in the space...
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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Air filter OIC!! talk smack then ask ?'s huh? LOL Dank: Your are correct in that the air filter is on the left side next to your left knee. The other side (right) houses the fuel injection body and it has no filter. the air comes in from the left and travels through a plastic tube to the right side and into the throttle bodies. there are kits that change the backing plate on the right side to accept a custom air cleaner so that you bike is taking in much more cooler air. Most report a rather substantial increase in throttle response along with additional noise of course. thats the way I'll be going. I plan on getting a Thunder Manufacturing air kit and not buying the cover so my stock right side cover will hide it and modifying my exhaust and either adjusting the throttle position sensor to get the mixture right or buying a techclusion fuel controller and dialing it in myself. __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Air filter "Thou shall not have another......................." __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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