Yeah, my paper filters were never very dirty when I'd check them. I guess the oil in the K&N really holds the dirt. When you have your street tires on (or do you?) you'll probably notice that your engine sounds a lot better with the K&N in there...more open and less wheezy sounding.
The filter is drying now. I think I'll let it dry overnight and oil and install it in the morning. That way I know it will be dry. It's still kind of dark, but all the real nastiness ran out under the faucet with the cleaning.
I got the disc today...thanks a bunch! I'm going to look at it tonight and tomorrow night. If I see a few pictures I really like, can I post them on my website for this years Naches section?