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[NVWLDTHG]

The sock also keeps the dust away from the filter and the filter stays cleaner for a longer time than without , i allways have the rainsock "mounted" . 
Don`t you use it so often ?
Only when raining ?

Well, no, never.  Neither, the original nor, the HB's.  But, in 6K miles, I've only been in four thunderstorm downpours.  And, I didn't stop to put the wet suit on either.  Honestly, they were all very refreshing events (except for the one hail strike on my adams apple).

[grc]

There are a couple kinds of prefilter socks on the market, one just for heavy dust and one for moisture repellency.  In reality, if you keep the "sock" clean it doesn't affect air flow enough to worry about on a street bike.  If you have an exposed element filter and want it to look decent without having to soak it and re-oil it every week, or wash and dry it every week in the case of the H-D paper element, a prefilter sock is a good idea even when it isn't raining.

I think using a prefilter all the time like Highjagger does is a good idea, just make sure you clean the sock often.  And it wouldn't be a bad idea to have a spare on hand.  I like the idea of the different colors sold by folks like K&N so you can change colors to suit your mood.  I haven't measured the air cleaner on a SERG, but you might find one that fits on the  K&N site, possibly in a choice of colors.   http://www.knfilters.com/search/wrap.aspx

BTW, K&N indicates that the water repellency will diminish over time.  I'd imagine that will also be true with the H-D version, so you might want to include them on your normal maintenance checklist as a yearly check.  Spritz a little water on it, if it doesn't roll right off get a new one.

Jerry

[tjstreetglide]

What do you all do with your filter when washing your bikes? Its not possible, for me anyway, to not give it a good douse of water.

[LarryB]

Baggie and rubber band

[11]

I use the new type clinging Saran wrap, wrap the filter element and a piece over the radio and over top of battery compartment. Due to it sticking to anything it will stay when the hose hits it. Saran wrap comes in two styles this is the new one, kind of foggy looking but great stuff, yellow box. A box lasts a long time and I wash bike once or more weekly.

[spydglide]

I use the new type clinging Saran wrap, wrap the filter element and a piece over the radio and over top of battery compartment. Due to it sticking to anything it will stay when the hose hits it. Saran wrap comes in two styles this is the new one, kind of foggy looking but great stuff, yellow box. A box lasts a long time and I wash bike once or more weekly.

Thanks for the great idea, Mr. 11.  There are always a couple of places on these scoots that you don't want excess water while washing. spyder

[Highjagger]

I use the new type clinging Saran wrap, wrap the filter element and a piece over the radio and over top of battery compartment. Due to it sticking to anything it will stay when the hose hits it. Saran wrap comes in two styles this is the new one, kind of foggy looking but great stuff, yellow box. A box lasts a long time and I wash bike once or more weekly.

What is Saran wrap ?

[sadunbar]

What is Saran wrap ?

A lightweight clear plastic wrap used mainly for food storage.  It has a "clingy" characteristic that helps it stick to things....

[Fired00d]

What is Saran wrap ?

Saran Wrap - mainly used to wrap food in. "Saran Wrap" is a common name for this product that is manufactured under many other names.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Fired00d]

A lightweight clear plastic wrap used mainly for food storage.  It has a "clingy" characteristic that helps it stick to things....

Hmmmm... I like your explanation better ... Suddenly I'm having flashbacks from last night.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Screamin]

Suddenly I'm having flashbacks from last night.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

You devil 

[spydglide]

You devil 

That's not what 2Ln calls him.  har.  spyder

[Screamin]

That's not what 2Ln calls him.  har.  spyder

 

 

[spydglide]

Yeah!  har.  spyder

[Screamin]

That one ain't gonna last but it's all good while it's there.