Hi all,
I have a stage 1 '03 WG and I would like to install a small disk air cleaner cover to replace the big oval factory cover.
My question is if you are riding in a downpour (which I hate ) is it OK with the exposed breather element? OR, should these type covers only be used in the southwest?
I live in Michigan and we get sudden thunderstorms in the summer and a quick soaker is not unusual here in july and august.
So, whats the thoughts on the open element type of air cleaner with just a chrome lid over the cartridge of a SE air filter??
Will it get waterlogged and cause problems, or is it made for this type of stuff and I have no need to worry about it??
Thanks for any help from those experienced with these kinds of carb covers.
later,
ron.

 

I ran my WG open element KN filter for years. No problems at all was caught in some serious downpours no big deal.

 

Clammy runs his open and says he's had no problems with it.

https://www.hdforums.com/m_839558/tm.htm

 

some water sucked into the intake won't usally hurt anything

 

actually a little water will creat steam and clean the pistons and valves. we run exposed K&N filters on Chinooks, Blackhawks and Kiowa Warrior helicopters with no problems.

 

I will be in the minority then, I run with an open air cleaner and did get caught in the rain. Sucked in some water and the engine ran like "chit" I just carry my stock cover in a saddlebag now.