Ok this is worth reading (no, not about armoralls or beards). I've somehow neglected my poor air filter so I decided to check it today. Pulled the top cover off and voila! A new looking cover and intake tubes.
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I was happy. Not a speck of dirt and no Trace of any water intrusion. That is one very well protected engine. Then I removed the filter and Holy Cow! Look at that crud!
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Personally I'll never use anything but stock filters. It is amazing how clean the top is (the part that counts). Also shows my snorkel is doing it's job. I'll be sure and not wait another 1800 miles to check it again.