Air filter element ( 2008 model: 1200 XL Custom)
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09-19-2010 | 04:08 PM
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From: St. Louis County, MO.
Air filter element ( 2008 model: 1200 XL Custom)
Hello all, I am both a new member as well as a new Harley owner and was just wondering why the owners' manual states that the stock air filter element is washable but it appears to be a paper media that requires replacement. I have not upgraded my air cleaner nor gotten a power commander; although I have replaced the stock mufflers with Vance and Hines HS Straight Shot mufflers. These sound as if I had put complete new header drag pipes on without the cost ( the muflers were only $250 dollars and I installed them myself)! I am happy with my choice but my filter is dirty and would like to now run the bike so as to make the decision of whether to upgrade to a stage 1 as well as the air cleaner switch. Thanks to anyone whom responds to this detailed message.
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09-19-2010 | 10:09 PM
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From: Milton Freewater
Welcome to the forum from NE Oregon. Go with a HiFlo Air Cleaner like K&N...combined with the pipes, you will need a tune in order to avoid running too lean!! Most refer to this as the 'Stage I Kit' (Muffler, AirCleaner, and tune). Have Fun!!
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09-20-2010 | 08:18 AM
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Welcome aboard from New York. You can just clean the filter for now and ride until you upgrade if you desire down the road.
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09-20-2010 | 11:35 AM
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The org filter is washable,,, but only a couple times ?.. I replaced mine with a real K&N life time washable one when it was time for a new one. its about $15 more than the HD one and U shouldn't have to ever replace it. just wash and recharge it...
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