K&N Air Filter Orientation issue - any better solution than just jamming it in?

[Hhilljr]

Hello

I have a K&N air filter for my Spyder, and it seems like the fit isn’t quite right. On the open end of the filter there is a hump in the rubber ring that fits into the air filter housing right where the metal rod that holds it all together ends. But there is no corresponding cutout in the housing. Last year I just pushed it in and tightened the screws, but that didn’t seem like the best solution.

Has anyone else had the same thoughts, or is there a better solution?

Thanks!