---------------------------------------------------------- Rocket-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 10/07/08: 3 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 10:09 AM - Re: Airfilter problem (Smoky Ray) 2. 12:25 PM - Re: Airfilter problem (Smoky Ray) 3. 02:13 PM - Re: Airfilter problem (Jim Stone) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 10:09:25 AM PST US From: Smoky Ray Subject: Re: Rocket-List: Airfilter problem Do my best sir... Smokey --- On Tue, 10/7/08, Jim Stone wrote: From: Jim Stone Subject: Re: Rocket-List: Airfilter problem #yiv1338319602 DIV { MARGIN:0px;} Smokey, If you happen to have that K&N model number, you might save me from ordering the wrong one. Thanks, Jim HR2 ----- Original Message ----- From: Smoky Ray To: rocket-list@matronics.com Sent: Monday, October 06, 2008 7:42 PM Subject: Re: Rocket-List: Airfilter problem Jim, - - I'm using a K&N cone filter on my Harmon intake w/bypass, 3.5 inch top. Works great with my Skytech starter and clears the cowl with 2" to spare. Suprisingly, K&N had compettive prices... - Smokey HR2 ----- Original Message ---- From: Jim Stone Sent: Monday, October 6, 2008 6:42:56 PM Subject: Re: Rocket-List: Airfilter problem Hey Tom, Been doing some research on filters.- Your part number was close but I came up with RB-0910 which is 5 inches high, and an RB-0900 which is 4 inches in height.- Do you think the 4 inch high o ne would work better, i.e., less contact with cowl and starter? I also found some cone shapes which are about 5 inches high but have 3 1/2 inch diameter top, perhaps that would work, wh at do you think? I wish my cowl was off so I could take some measurements.- I just put it back on Sunday after the annual inspection. Jim Stone Louisville KY ----- Original Message ----- From: Tom Martin To: rocket-list@matronics.com Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2008 10:53 AM Subject: RE: Rocket-List: Airfilter problem Jim ----------- I had a similar set up on my second Harmon. -I used a conical K&N filter that had a bit of an offset in the attach flange. -Part # RB 091.-- It did touch the starter and I put a big gob of RTV at the point of contact. -It also tended to touch the cowling but never seem ed to cause and damage. -I do not see any reason why you could not squee ze a bit to get more clearance.- It is a nice simple system. - Tom Martin - From: owner-rocket-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rocket-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jim Stone Sent: October 2, 2008 10:39 AM rocket-list@matronics.com Subject: Rocket-List: Airfilter problem - HR guys, As per John Harmon's recommendation, I have been using a UNI filter UP-6300 ast motorcycle filter.- Not only do I not like the looks of the thing but it lays on the inside of the cowl and has to deform a bit to do that, it also is wearing where the cuff slides over the Y-valve.- I am using John's intake Y valve and the angle of the filter side may not be quite right.- Has anyone had this problem and or have a solution?- Perhaps going to a K&N filter will do it, any model numbers would help my search for a solution. Thanks, Jim Stone - - -Checked by AVG. 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I will pull my cowling and confirm it ne xt week, hope it helps. Smokey HR2 http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?Prod=RF-1039 --- On Tue, 10/7/08, Smoky Ray wrote: From: Smoky Ray Subject: Re: Rocket-List: Airfilter problem Do my best sir... Smokey --- On Tue, 10/7/08, Jim Stone wrote: From: Jim Stone Subject: Re: Rocket-List: Airfilter problem #yiv68663337 #yiv1338319602 DIV { MARGIN:0px;} Smokey, If you happen to have that K&N model number, you might save me from ordering the wrong one. Thanks, Jim HR2 ----- Original Message ----- From: Smoky Ray To: rocket-list@matronics.com Sent: Monday, October 06, 2008 7:42 PM Subject: Re: Rocket-List: Airfilter problem Jim, - - I'm using a K&N cone filter on my Harmon intake w/bypass, 3.5 inch top. Works great with my Skytech starter and clears the cowl with 2" to spare. Suprisingly, K&N had compettive prices... - Smokey HR2 ----- Original Message ---- From: Jim Stone Sent: Monday, October 6, 2008 6:42:56 PM Subject: Re: Rocket-List: Airfilter problem Hey Tom, Been doing some research on filters.- Your part number was close but I came up with RB-0910 which is 5 inches high, and an RB-0900 which is 4 inches in height.- Do you think the 4 inch high o ne would work better, i.e., less contact with cowl and starter? I also found some cone shapes which are about 5 inches high but have 3 1/2 inch diameter top, perhaps that would work, wh at do you think? I wish my cowl was off so I could take some measurements.- I just put it back on Sunday after the annual inspection. Jim Stone Louisville KY ----- Original Message ----- From: Tom Martin To: rocket-list@matronics.com Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2008 10:53 AM Subject: RE: Rocket-List: Airfilter problem Jim ----------- I had a similar set up on my second Harmon. -I used a conical K&N filter that had a bit of an offset in the attach flange. -Part # RB 091.-- It did touch the starter and I put a big gob of RTV at the point of contact. -It also tended to touch the cowling but never seem ed to cause and damage. -I do not see any reason why you could not squee ze a bit to get more clearance.- It is a nice simple system. - Tom Martin - From: owner-rocket-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rocket-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jim Stone Sent: October 2, 2008 10:39 AM rocket-list@matronics.com Subject: Rocket-List: Airfilter problem - HR guys, As per John Harmon's recommendation, I have been using a UNI filter UP-6300 ast motorcycle filter.- Not only do I not like the looks of the thing but it lays on the inside of the cowl and has to deform a bit to do that, it also is wearing where the cuff slides over the Y-valve.- I am using John's intake Y valve and the angle of the filter side may not be quite right.- Has anyone had this problem and or have a solution?- Perhaps going to a K&N filter will do it, any model numbers would help my search for a solution. Thanks, Jim Stone - - -Checked by AVG. 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I await your confirmation. BTW, send me a pic of yours so I can put a name to a Rocket. Jim Stone PS Attached is a pic of my ride ----- Original Message ----- From: Smoky Ray To: rocket-list@matronics.com Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2008 3:25 PM Subject: Re: Rocket-List: Airfilter problem Jim, I am 99% sure this is the one. I will pull my cowling and confirm it next week, hope it helps. Smokey HR2 http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?Prod=RF-1039 --- On Tue, 10/7/08, Smoky Ray wrote: From: Smoky Ray Subject: Re: Rocket-List: Airfilter problem To: rocket-list@matronics.com Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2008, 5:09 PM Do my best sir... Smokey --- On Tue, 10/7/08, Jim Stone wrote: From: Jim Stone Subject: Re: Rocket-List: Airfilter problem To: rocket-list@matronics.com Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2008, 1:12 AM Smokey, If you happen to have that K&N model number, you might save me from ordering the wrong one. Thanks, Jim HR2 ----- Original Message ----- From: Smoky Ray To: rocket-list@matronics.com Sent: Monday, October 06, 2008 7:42 PM Subject: Re: Rocket-List: Airfilter problem Jim, I'm using a K&N cone filter on my Harmon intake w/bypass, 3.5 inch top. Works great with my Skytech starter and clears the cowl with 2" to spare. Suprisingly, K&N had compettive prices... Smokey HR2 ----- Original Message ---- From: Jim Stone To: rocket-list@matronics.com Sent: Monday, October 6, 2008 6:42:56 PM Subject: Re: Rocket-List: Airfilter problem Hey Tom, Been doing some research on filters. Your part number was close but I came up with RB-0910 which is 5 inches high, and an RB-0900 which is 4 inches in height. Do you think the 4 inch high one would work better, i.e., less contact with cowl and starter? I also found some cone shapes which are about 5 inches high but have 3 1/2 inch diameter top, perhaps that would work, what do you think? I wish my cowl was off so I could take some measurements. I just put it back on Sunday after the annual inspection. Jim Stone Louisville KY ----- Original Message ----- From: Tom Martin To: rocket-list@matronics.com Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2008 10:53 AM Subject: RE: Rocket-List: Airfilter problem Jim I had a similar set up on my second Harmon. I used a conical K&N filter that had a bit of an offset in the attach flange. Part # RB 091. It did touch the starter and I put a big gob of RTV at the point of contact. It also tended to touch the cowling but never seemed to cause and damage. I do not see any reason why you could not squeeze a bit to get more clearance. It is a nice simple system. Tom Martin ---------------------------------------------------------- From: owner-rocket-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rocket-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jim Stone Sent: October 2, 2008 10:39 AM To: rocket-list@matronics.com Subject: Rocket-List: Airfilter problem HR guys, As per John Harmon's recommendation, I have been using a UNI filter UP-6300 ast motorcycle filter. Not only do I not like the looks of the thing but it lays on the inside of the cowl and has to deform a bit to do that, it also is wearing where the cuff slides over the Y-valve. I am using John's intake Y valve and the angle of the filter side may not be quite right. Has anyone had this problem and or have a solution? Perhaps going to a K&N filter will do it, any model numbers would help my search for a solution. Thanks, Jim Stone Checked by AVG. 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