Don't get me wrong, the K&N filter is a great unit, but I only bought one because I had to have a high pressure remote filter. 

 

Rusty,

I don’t have that option as I can’t fit the stock filter under the cowl, unless I smash it down with a big hammer or put a bump in the cowl.  :-0

 

Only real benefit I can think of is that the remote filter can be mounted down low so that you don’t dribble oil on your pretty engine when changing the oil & filter.  Also, more filter choices with the remote mount.

 

Mark S.