Does anyone have Spectre Covers?

**goose** · 12-30-2010, 11:19 AM

Does anyone have the Spectre chrome covers on their 1600's?

If so do you have the p/n for a K&N filter?

And do you have Installation Instructions?

I bought a TFI from Donnie[caper] and he threw in a set of Spectre covers with the purchase, but I can't find any info on them and I'm wanting to use them on my bike, but all I have are the 2 covers with no filters and no Instructions. Can somebody help?

**ringadingh** · 12-30-2010, 12:34 PM

Check Gadgets Fixit sight, I think there is an article there on the Spectre covers.

cactusjack · 12-30-2010, 12:35 PM

Those are covers for a 9" filter. Might just have to search by size on the K&N website.

chuckster131 · 12-30-2010, 01:54 PM

Here is all the 9" K-N filters available
http://www.knfilters.com/Racing/9inch.htm you can pick the height you want from the list.

Cheers

**goose** · 12-30-2010, 03:33 PM

no luck on gadgits.

oldbikers · 12-30-2010, 06:26 PM

Goose you can also get a 9" spectra filter that is reusable like the K&N for a lot less money and if you don't have a backing plate for it Joe will make you one. I only used one here are some pictures of both sides of mine.
left side

right side

backing plate

paddyo · 12-31-2010, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Goose

no luck on gadgits.

link to the Gadget article: http://www.gadgetjq.com/caddmankit.htm

classic1 · 12-31-2010, 11:09 AM

The 9" x 2" K&N part # is E-3527. Parts stores don't carry them cause they aren't a standard auto part item.
One thing I noticed about the K&N filter is the sun and weather seem to cause the red color to fade on the top side. I don't know if it's the vertical angle of the filter and the oil drains down or the sun and weather. Also, as a personal touch, I pulled the wire mesh from a Spectre filter and trim off the edges that were in the the rubber then painted it black and put it on the K&N filter.

dogdoc · 01-01-2011, 09:08 PM

+1 on the fade of the red on the K&N down here in bright light. It doesnt last 1 month and its nearly white.

**goose** · 01-03-2011, 10:45 AM

Thanks all, talked with Ray the other day and he PM me the #'s, I'll put some picture's on when I get this going..

cactusjack · 01-03-2011, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by classic1

The 9" x 2" K&N part # is E-3527. Parts stores don't carry them cause they aren't a standard auto part item.
One thing I noticed about the K&N filter is the sun and weather seem to cause the red color to fade on the top side. I don't know if it's the vertical angle of the filter and the oil drains down or the sun and weather. Also, as a personal touch, I pulled the wire mesh from a Spectre filter and trim off the edges that were in the the rubber then painted it black and put it on the K&N filter.

The K&N filter media is white. The red comes from the oil used to charge the filter. I clean mine, get it all nice and white, apply the oil and it turns pinkish-red. After a couple of weeks it's all gray/black again. That's the filter doing its job.

**goose** · 01-03-2011, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cactusjack

Quote:

Originally Posted by classic1

The 9" x 2" K&N part # is E-3527. Parts stores don't carry them cause they aren't a standard auto part item.
One thing I noticed about the K&N filter is the sun and weather seem to cause the red color to fade on the top side. I don't know if it's the vertical angle of the filter and the oil drains down or the sun and weather. Also, as a personal touch, I pulled the wire mesh from a Spectre filter and trim off the edges that were in the the rubber then painted it black and put it on the K&N filter.

The K&N filter media is white. The red comes from the oil used to charge the filter. I clean mine, get it all nice and white, apply the oil and it turns pinkish-red. After a couple of weeks it's all gray/black again. That's the filter doing its job.

Scott are you using the stock backing plate? or do you have Chuckster plates?

cactusjack · 01-03-2011, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goose

Quote:

Originally Posted by cactusjack

The K&N filter media is white. The red comes from the oil used to charge the filter. I clean mine, get it all nice and white, apply the oil and it turns pinkish-red. After a couple of weeks it's all gray/black again. That's the filter doing its job.

Scott are you using the stock backing plate? or do you have Chuckster plates?

I have a single, 7" chuckster plate on the right side.

12-30-2010, 11:19 AM	#1
goose Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cleveland, Tennessee Posts: 1,206	Does anyone have Spectre Covers? Does anyone have the Spectre chrome covers on their 1600's? If so do you have the p/n for a K&N filter? And do you have Installation Instructions? I bought a TFI from Donnie[caper] and he threw in a set of Spectre covers with the purchase, but I can't find any info on them and I'm wanting to use them on my bike, but all I have are the 2 covers with no filters and no Instructions. Can somebody help? __________________ 2014 Nomad 1700(Satin Black&White) 2007 Nomad 1600(Black Beauty) 2008 Versys 650 2003 Bandit 1200 CMA GateKeepers, Southern Cruisers#034, Patriot Guard Rider Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-30-2010, 12:34 PM	#2
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Does anyone have Spectre Covers? Check Gadgets Fixit sight, I think there is an article there on the Spectre covers. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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12-30-2010, 12:35 PM	#3
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Does anyone have Spectre Covers? Those are covers for a 9" filter. Might just have to search by size on the K&N website. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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12-30-2010, 01:54 PM	#4
chuckster131 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Jackson, Michigan Posts: 1,367	Does anyone have Spectre Covers? Here is all the 9" K-N filters available http://www.knfilters.com/Racing/9inch.htm you can pick the height you want from the list. Cheers __________________ Joe (Chuckster) Norris Jackson, Michigan 2007 Goldwing 2010 Voyager (Blue/Silver)sold 2001 Nomad (gone, but not forgotten) www.chucksterscustoms.com
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12-30-2010, 03:33 PM	#5
goose Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cleveland, Tennessee Posts: 1,206	Does anyone have Spectre Covers? no luck on gadgits. __________________ 2014 Nomad 1700(Satin Black&White) 2007 Nomad 1600(Black Beauty) 2008 Versys 650 2003 Bandit 1200 CMA GateKeepers, Southern Cruisers#034, Patriot Guard Rider Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-30-2010, 06:26 PM	#6
oldbikers Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sardis Mississippi Posts: 3,513	Does anyone have Spectre Covers? Goose you can also get a 9" spectra filter that is reusable like the K&N for a lot less money and if you don't have a backing plate for it Joe will make you one. I only used one here are some pictures of both sides of mine. left side right side backing plate __________________ Jim Hardin Sardis MS Kawanow # 453 Proud PGR member
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12-31-2010, 11:09 AM	#8
classic1 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: waynesboro, va Posts: 408	Does anyone have Spectre Covers? The 9" x 2" K&N part # is E-3527. Parts stores don't carry them cause they aren't a standard auto part item. One thing I noticed about the K&N filter is the sun and weather seem to cause the red color to fade on the top side. I don't know if it's the vertical angle of the filter and the oil drains down or the sun and weather. Also, as a personal touch, I pulled the wire mesh from a Spectre filter and trim off the edges that were in the the rubber then painted it black and put it on the K&N filter.
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01-01-2011, 09:08 PM	#9
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Does anyone have Spectre Covers? +1 on the fade of the red on the K&N down here in bright light. It doesnt last 1 month and its nearly white.
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01-03-2011, 10:45 AM	#10
goose Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cleveland, Tennessee Posts: 1,206	Does anyone have Spectre Covers? Thanks all, talked with Ray the other day and he PM me the #'s, I'll put some picture's on when I get this going.. __________________ 2014 Nomad 1700(Satin Black&White) 2007 Nomad 1600(Black Beauty) 2008 Versys 650 2003 Bandit 1200 CMA GateKeepers, Southern Cruisers#034, Patriot Guard Rider
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