I will look into the shim idea. Thanks for the good info. For $35 and an hour (or so)
of my time it might not hurt to replace the bearing and see what that does, if that don't do it I will be shimming it sounds like.
Do you think I'd be wasting my time to buy a filter wrap for this k&n? I know I should just trash it but after just recently purchasing the FIPK it will be a nearly impossible sell with the boss.
Thanks for the info!