There was a few posts on the Rocket 3 Touring section about filters which I replied to. I have copied one of them over as it was here that the thread was started. Hope that will be OK.
Wayne.
There's a company called RAMAIR in the UK that has taken an interest in building an R3 solution. Colin is going to see the prototype on Monday. They will be moulding in a radius on the base - Foam filter. They have a plenum to get the size and shape right. Might be worth you while speaking with them do you think?
They're even taking about a different outer cover (bear-claw replacement) with air inlets.
I did indeed visit Ramair on Monday and work on the one piece filter is progressing although running a bit late. I was shown the computer model and they have followed the basic shape I gave them. Latest is that the tooling will be ready early next week and hopefully a prototype will follow a few days after.
Just to make it clear this initial project is to make an alternative to the triple K&N's/UniFilters, it will fit under an unmodified bear-claw and will have a base-plate with integral radius topped bell-mouths and spigots that clamp straight to the throttle bodies. The AIT sensor also has a integral mounting thus placing it where it should be - in the intake air stream. The filter foam is bonded to the base-plate making a one piece assembly that is easy to service.
This filter isn't intended to be a maximum hp producer, but none the less will flow much better than the triple filters. The idea is to supply a complete kit making it a simple 'plug and play' conversion. It will include an easy to install crankcase breather filter, an IAT sensor extension lead, a clip to fix the MAP sensor, instructions, plus nuts and washers to complete the instal. Pricing should also be competitive.
The replacement bear-claw mentioned is also not intended to be a power producer. The idea was not to act as an air ram but just allow cooler air to the filter, and look good of course.
Edit:
I should have added that when ready, this filter will be available from Ramair direct - not from me. I am not receiving any remuneration other than the free prototype that I will be testing.
Availability shouldn't be a problem as Ramair already distribute their products worldwide.