Polaris trike-air filter quistion

[jeswinehart]

Any of you P-3 owners using a pre-filter, the outer foam that you work fork oil (or any light weight oil) into,,,, my old stock set up near as I can remember did not have a pre-filter on it (been running a K+N filter for about 3 years after discovering the old stock air box was cracked up around the lower part making the filter useless).
In checking fitment of the new filter I got in mail (I swore it was gonna be too small but it fits perfect),,,, I had already asked the seller if he had the pre-filters (no),,,.
So any of you P-3 owners using a pre-filter and if you know where to get them please direct me because I want to have on on mine but really do not want to spend the time to fab something up to save 10-20 bucks or what ever on such a simple part.
Thanks, john

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[M.Pargiello]

I would like to know as well

[Howdy]

I haven't used a pre-filter on any of my fleet. I can't say I have ever seen any either.
Howdy

[CRAZY70MAN]

no pre filter on mine as well John.

[Big Mike]

I have no pre-filter on mine and I just replaced my air filter right before trikefest.

[Howdy]

John, If you get to Kalamazoo the dealer there has some covers for other machines instock. You might see if one would work ( if your close by ).
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Polaris-New-OEM-Air-Intake-Pre-Cleaner-Filter-Sleeve-Cover-Sportsman-Magnum-ATP-/180746918628?hash=item2a155b1ae4&item=180746918628&pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr
Howdy

[Big Mike]

I know one for a 92 Trailblazer will fit the circumfrence, just need to cut it down like 2" in height, since it uses the same filter just shorter than ours.

Here ya go: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Polaris-Trail-Blazer-250-1991-1992-1993-1994-Uni-Filter-Air-Filter-NU-8501-/400279335207?pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d3281f127&vxp=mtr

Like I said, make it shorter and it will fit.

[jeswinehart]

All very good ideas guys ,,, but,,, the opening to slide the filter into is so small any of those thicker foams will be a little ruff to get stuffed inside the air box and near impossible to get back out in 1 piece IMO.
I done some looking around for material about 5/32 thick and found nothing suitable.
But did come across > http://www.knfilters.com/search/wrap.aspx
I am gonna do some measuring and call them next week along about Thursday/Friday ~ I have a few questions.

[Howdy]

All very good ideas guys ,,, but,,, the opening to slide the filter into is so small any of those thicker foams will be a little ruff to get stuffed inside the air box and near impossible to get back out in 1 piece IMO.
I done some looking around for material about 5/32 thick and found nothing suitable.
But did come across > http://www.knfilters.com/search/wrap.aspx
I am gonna do some measuring and call them next week along about Thursday/Friday ~ I have a few questions.

Yep the opening is very limited. I wonder if you could put the pre-filter in first then slide the filter into it?
Howdy

[jeswinehart]

I went with K+N filter using one of their pre-wraps.
Supposedly will also help shed any moisture away along with some fine dust.
I reckon my P-3 will not see any more ride time this year but will get its share at TF2013.
Properly sized for snug fit, I am glad I spent the 20 some dollars for it.

http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?Prod=22-8012PK

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[Itrike]

So you used a stock paper filter with a pre filter on it? or is there a K&N for the stock air box?

[jeswinehart]

I bought my air filter from > http://www.ebay.com/itm/110529130983
Seemed reasonable enough. It may very well be made by K+N for all I know.

[Howdy]

I bought my air filter from > http://www.ebay.com/itm/110529130983 (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?campid=5336526073&toolid=10001&mpre=http://www.ebay.com/itm/110529130983)
Seemed reasonable enough. It may very well be made by K+N for all I know.

Looks like OEM Polaris to me.
Howdy