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Jun 11th, 2008, 10:37 PM
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Ride: 2008 Nightster
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Air intake question
Can anyone answer this for me?
I am planning to upgrade to the V&H shortshots with the fuel pak. I know I need more air for the particular combo and I'm planning on a K&N filter to take care of that. My question is if I use a K&N filter that fits under the stock air cleaner cover will the stock cover allow enough air flow to accomodate the filter? I'm not crazy about changing out the stock air cleaner cover because I haven't found anything I like out there. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I'm looking for an all black cover (gloss or matte) with a simple sleek design. Thanks for the help. |
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Jun 11th, 2008, 10:51 PM
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Ride: 2008 Road King Classic.
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Re: Air intake question
It will flow better yes but not up to the K&N velocity stack or other intakes
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Jun 11th, 2008, 10:53 PM
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Ride: 07 Road King Classic
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Re: Air intake question
You can go to the taller K&N used in the stage 1 and still retain your stock cover. The replacement K&N that fits inside the stock setup really doesn't do much for you.
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Jun 11th, 2008, 11:18 PM
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Re: Air intake question
Thanks guys, appreciate the advice.
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Jun 12th, 2008, 12:57 AM
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Re: Air intake question
save your pennies as the Stock box is the restriction on the intake (the backing plate) i favour the SE kit as it works many do not like claiming alsorts of issues, i have yet to have any happen to me.
Others are forcewinder/NRHS hurricane/Arlen ness big sucker/SE heavy breather all good kits, it just depends on the look you want
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Jun 12th, 2008, 01:29 AM
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Ride: 2006 Sportster XL1200C
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Re: Air intake question
I've got the SE air filter on mine, which does replace the back plate but uses the stock chrome cover. It seems to work great with no serious restrictions. My engine did require re-jetting with the SEII pipes installed.
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Jun 12th, 2008, 09:43 PM
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Re: Air intake question
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Steve, Do you have a part number handy for that SE air filter? Thanks, Lee |
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Jun 12th, 2008, 10:50 PM
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Warming The Wheels
Ride: 2006 Sportster XL1200C
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Re: Air intake question
From the HD giant wish book: The Sportster SE Stage one air cleaner kit (includes back plate and other parts) is 29782-07 for $139.95.
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