thunderbird storm

I just outfitted my bike with a Mustang seat and K&N air filter. What's the consensus opinion on reinstalling the bracket that holds the air filter in place? I read on a Facebook page that people are deleting it in order to allow more airflow.

Hello all, new Tbird Storm owner here. I've owned Honda, Yamaha and HD motorcycles. I bought a Storm a month or so ago and need to learn a bit more about it. I'm having some buyers remorse with this one. I sold my HD Fatboy of 11 years to get something newer with lower miles and came across...