joe Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Guys, I need your help with this one. I just received a K&N air filter (part no. HA-1199) for my 2003 Blackbird from www.kneedraggers.com The filter would not fit into my bike. I looked in the box and their was this product data sheet that said it fits the 99-00' bird. Then I double checked the part I ordered on their site and it still led me to HA-1199. So, I figured kneedraggers had the wrong part listed and I went to K&N directly. Their site shows HA-1199 being the correct part, although the sheet in the box said it wouldn't fit the bike. Kneedraggers placed a call in to K&N and they told them that HA-1199 was designed to fit the 1997-2003 "Blackbird" and the 2004-5 "Super Blackbird." So now I know K&N is puffing out some smoke. But, the rep at kneedraggers called one of his buddies at a Honda dealership and he confirms that the OEM part no. (MAT-something) the K&N filter is designed to replace is the OEM part no. for my bike. He then tells me that his buddy says the filter usually needs some finagling to get in. Now, I've done my share of finagling and I know when something just does not fit. Besides, the fact that they put that product data sheet in the box confirms that it's the wrong part. If the part is an OEM replacement like they claim, it should fit in like the OEM. As far as that data sheet, K&N claims: "Oh, we need to update that." Forget ensuring that part fits, they're just going to change it to read: "Fits 99-03." You guys are my last resort. I know a lot of you have used the K&N. Tell me, what's the deal? Could Honda have changed the air box for my year bike? Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rockmeupto125 Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Well....what doesn't fit? Is it "just a little off?" Is it a completely different shape? Is it half, or twice the size? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MileHi Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Or does it not drop down into the lower half of the airbox??? If memory serves me right, I believe that you have to remove the seal for the stock air cleaner... Look at part # 4 in the link below... http://www.ronayers.com/fiche/200_0351/air...580&parent=5570 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe Posted September 19, 2005 Author Share Posted September 19, 2005 It's got the same general shape, although I believe it's a little taller than the stock filter. It seems to go into place, but the problems occurs when I attempt to screw the top air box cover back in place. The cover doesn't seat properly and I can't even "force it" down. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MileHi Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 It's got the same general shape, although I believe it's a little taller than the stock filter. It seems to go into place, but the problems occurs when I attempt to screw the top air box cover back in place. The cover doesn't seat properly and I can't even "force it" down.Joe Did ya look at the fiche??? If you don't remove the seal... The filter won't fit. Did you remove the seal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZITPRO Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 I have a K&N in my 2003, I don't remember the PN, But I know they make one that works, mabey they sent the wrong part to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe Posted September 19, 2005 Author Share Posted September 19, 2005 Thanks for the help guys. Yep, it was a seal I reglected to remove. All is well. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XX Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 i did that also when i got mine 35,000 miles ago :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in PA Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 It doesn't even look like there is a seal in there, but it's there. They should make that thing red or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beondwacko Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 The wrong filter may be in the right box. Does the filter have a part number on it along the gasket? Photocopy it , and send it to K&N to see what they think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBRXXVMAX Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 I asked this question on another partof the forme i have an extra KnN filter for 97 will it fit on my 03 no need to buy a new one if it will fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonW Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 I asked this question on another partof the forme i have an extra KnN filter for 97 will it fit on my 03 no need to buy a new one if it will fit. Sorry, but an air filter for a '97 won't work on an '03. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obby Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Thanks for the help guys. Yep, it was a seal I reglected to remove. All is well. Joe Another mystery solved. And thanks for screwing up first . I mean posting the issue and resolution . I'm about to order the same filter for my '01. Kneedraggers has the best price on that filter, like $40 bones, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew69442 Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Thanks for the help guys. Yep, it was a seal I reglected to remove. All is well. Joe Another mystery solved. And thanks for screwing up first . I mean posting the issue and resolution . I'm about to order the same filter for my '01. Kneedraggers has the best price on that filter, like $40 bones, right? Draggers, is the best price @ $40 beans......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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