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Need new air cleaner - opinions wanted.
« on: November 01, 2011, 12:16:37 PM »
With the install of the front lower fairings the stock air cleaner does not work/fit.

Ok, help me decide...

I sent emails to these two companies (Performance Machines and Roland Sands Design) to ask if the HD Throttle Body cover that I have will work with their cleaners... I hope it does since I do not want to see those cables/plugs exposed.



So, what do you guys think... for my bike, what would look best.  BTW, I like them all... so no "select the one you like man!" comments needed,  ;D hehehehe



Same as above but with contrasting cuts... I think this goes better with the rest of the bike... muffler tips, spot lights... hummm



This one shows the inside of the carb... looks cool, only concern would be how long before it is all dirty inside from splash of oil, fuel, etc??





So share your thoughts....
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Re: Need new air cleaner - opinions wanted.
« Reply #1 on: November 01, 2011, 02:17:25 PM »
I like the second one down best, but any would be good.  None are as nice as stock.
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Re: Need new air cleaner - opinions wanted.
« Reply #2 on: November 01, 2011, 02:22:59 PM »
Quote from: wachuko on November 01, 2011, 12:16:37 PM
With the install of the front lower fairings the stock air cleaner does not work/fit.

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I guess I don't follow what you're saying.  There are two versions of the Heavy Breather, one for bikes without lowers, a different one for bikes with lowers.  The only difference is the actual air filter (shorter for bikes with lowers).  If you were aware of that, are you saying even the shorter element won't work?  Or do you just not like the HB and want to change to something else?


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Re: Need new air cleaner - opinions wanted.
« Reply #3 on: November 01, 2011, 02:43:47 PM »
I think from a previous thread I read about his install, Wachuko is installing the lowers with the glove boxes and the HB interferes with the fit. IMHO, the contrast cut design will match your bike the best. :2vrolijk_21:
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Re: Need new air cleaner - opinions wanted.
« Reply #4 on: November 01, 2011, 03:22:52 PM »
Would think the MoCo would have remedy, as long as it involves spending...

Prefer stock, then option #2.  Like option #1, however, might wash out against your black motor.

You are a pioneer, enjoy your posts and pics :pumpkin:
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Re: Need new air cleaner - opinions wanted.
« Reply #5 on: November 01, 2011, 04:21:47 PM »
Quote from: Big Dog on November 01, 2011, 02:43:47 PM
I think from a previous thread I read about his install, Wachuko is installing the lowers with the glove boxes and the HB interferes with the fit. IMHO, the contrast cut design will match your bike the best. :2vrolijk_21:

Correct.  It seems that either version will not work with the glove boxes, let alone speaker (if I ever install those...).  So best to bite the bullet and get another air cleaner.

A couple of photos:







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Re: Need new air cleaner - opinions wanted.
« Reply #6 on: November 01, 2011, 04:53:30 PM »
The problem with the stock filter assy is not the filter itself as much as the beautiful cover that comes with it.It hits the lowers even if you eliminate the glove box. If you run the shorter  filter then you just have the exposed filter element and no spiffy SE aluminum cone shaped cover. That really sucks(no pun intended) becuase lowers are a must in my opinion and you can't run em with the stock filter assy.If you install a shorter intake tube then the back of the housing hits the breather tube on the front cylinder. I checked into having one machined to fit and this is what I ran into. There has to be a way to have your cake and eat it too. Someone here will figure it out.
 To answer your question about the choices----------------if it were me I would install a screamin Eagle filter and element off a SESG before I would use one of your choices above. Just my opinion.
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Re: Need new air cleaner - opinions wanted.
« Reply #7 on: November 01, 2011, 06:15:19 PM »
The Ventilator HD filter would be a decent option, IMO.  It doesn't stick out very far, so not as much interference with the right knee as some of the aftermarket stuff.  If not, then the second picture looks best to me.
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Re: Need new air cleaner - opinions wanted.
« Reply #8 on: November 01, 2011, 07:27:41 PM »
The RSD Turbine contrast cut with your bike would look outstanding!!!
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Re: Need new air cleaner - opinions wanted.
« Reply #9 on: November 01, 2011, 07:39:42 PM »
I think this one...


Would fit in/blend better w/the rest of the current theme on your bike...


If I had to have a second choice this would be it...


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Re: Need new air cleaner - opinions wanted.
« Reply #10 on: November 01, 2011, 09:25:49 PM »
Quote from: Fired00d on November 01, 2011, 07:39:42 PM
I think this one...


Would fit in/blend better w/the rest of the current theme on your bike...


If I had to have a second choice this would be it...


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I agree with D00d... the RSD A/Cs are killer, and chrome and black would look grab on your bike... Have thought about replacing the stock Ventilator on my bike with the chrome one. They are the best looking A/Cs in the business, I think. Totally custom look.
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Re: Need new air cleaner - opinions wanted.
« Reply #11 on: November 01, 2011, 09:40:10 PM »
Quote from: Fired00d on November 01, 2011, 07:39:42 PM
I think this one...



Would fit in/blend better w/the rest of the current theme on your bike...

If I had to have a second choice this would be it...




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I am having a hard time deciding between those two... those are my two top choices as well, the contrast cut just go with the rest of the details on the bike... thank you guys!  :2vrolijk_21:
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Re: Need new air cleaner - opinions wanted.
« Reply #12 on: November 01, 2011, 09:57:16 PM »
You could pull a dirty sock over the induction module with a machine that looks that good!  :2vrolijk_21:
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Re: Need new air cleaner - opinions wanted.
« Reply #13 on: November 01, 2011, 10:34:42 PM »
The second one would look best with your bike as it would match the Headwinds spots and muffler tips...however I do like the stock one the best.

Here is another option for you...by Paul Yaffe...his kit can be tilted upwards...maybe you can use the stock air cleaner and cover and give your stock air cleaner some "attitude"?!

Your bike, your call!

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Re: Need new air cleaner - opinions wanted.
« Reply #14 on: November 01, 2011, 10:53:42 PM »
Or how about an Arlen Ness?
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