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Stock CVO Air Cleaner
« on: March 01, 2016, 06:44:01 PM »

How good is the stock CVO air cleaner setup? 
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Re: Stock CVO Air Cleaner
« Reply #1 on: March 01, 2016, 07:14:15 PM »

I see a lot of folks stick with the stock breather and upgrade other things; cams, exhaust, etc. In general it doesn't seem to be a huge upgrade concern for most people. I personally don't have complaints with it.
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Re: Stock CVO Air Cleaner
« Reply #2 on: March 01, 2016, 10:06:39 PM »

it sucks.  worthless piece of junk.




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Re: Stock CVO Air Cleaner
« Reply #3 on: March 01, 2016, 11:07:43 PM »

Works for me!
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Re: Stock CVO Air Cleaner
« Reply #4 on: March 02, 2016, 01:55:10 AM »

How good is the stock CVO air cleaner setup?


Very good.  Years ago, Fullsac (if memory serves) tested it against the heavy breather. The only difference was at wide open throttle and high rpm and that was minimal.  If you search you might find the thread.
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Re: Stock CVO Air Cleaner
« Reply #5 on: March 02, 2016, 05:01:12 AM »

I just did the 117 kit and left it on I had to buy new back plate for the 58mm intake but have no problem. The aftermarket ones stick out to far uncomfortable for me. Just my .02.
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Re: Stock CVO Air Cleaner
« Reply #6 on: March 02, 2016, 08:46:15 AM »


Before H-D started installing the Ventilator or Heavy Breather air cleaners on CVO's, they came with the stock plastic airbox and small panel type filter element.  In those days the first modification was changing to the round SE air cleaner inside the stock outer cover, and the exhaust system.  Now with the Ventilator being standard, you already have the equivalent (or actually better) of what we used to do on the earlier models. 

There are a lot of "claims" from people trying to sell you different air cleaners, but little to no facts to back up their claims.  If you plan to do more than just Stage I mods and really think you need to address the air cleaner, talk to some of the honest dyno tuners on the site about how much, if any, improvement you might see by changing the air cleaner.  You might be surprised.  And don't forget the downsides of hanging a bigger filter on the end of the TB; having your leg rub all day on a wider air cleaner can get old really fast.

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Re: Stock CVO Air Cleaner
« Reply #7 on: March 02, 2016, 09:27:47 AM »

The AC will support anything that the stock TB and heads can take.  If you are looking to hit the 120 hp mark.  The AC will also need to be addressed.  It has it's limitations, but a decent filter if used with in it's limitations. 
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Re: Stock CVO Air Cleaner
« Reply #8 on: March 02, 2016, 07:44:51 PM »

This is good to hear,  I like the looks of the stock CVO AC. :bananarock:
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« Reply #9 on: April 25, 2016, 10:48:26 AM »

Does anyone know if the OEM ventilator air cleaner is considered a "high flow" or "stage 1"?  If so, there really isn't a point in changing it out besides for looks right?  I use to have the heavy breather on my softail and I loved the aggressive look.  I don't think it would fit on twin cooled engines though.... 

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Re: Ventilator Aircleaner
« Reply #10 on: April 25, 2016, 11:26:49 AM »

A buddy of mine just tried the compact heavy breather on his. While it physically fit and cleared the lower (by 1/8th inch), as soon as the bike was running, it rubbed. As far as the stage one, that was my understanding of the ventilator, but I could be wrong.
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Re: Ventilator Aircleaner
« Reply #11 on: April 25, 2016, 12:33:21 PM »

A buddy of mine just tried the compact heavy breather on his. While it physically fit and cleared the lower (by 1/8th inch), as soon as the bike was running, it rubbed. As far as the stage one, that was my understanding of the ventilator, but I could be wrong.

he can slide the filter element back just a tad.  I have the heavy breather on mine with the compact filter and lowers and have no issues with rubbing whatsoever. 
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Re: Stock CVO Air Cleaner
« Reply #12 on: April 25, 2016, 05:51:15 PM »

you can go bigger if you want something a little different.....






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Re: Stock CVO Air Cleaner
« Reply #13 on: April 25, 2016, 10:37:49 PM »

I think it's just fine. . I went with the agitator on my last bike. . Stuck out too far. . I'm leaving in well enough alone this time. .  Stuart
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Re: Stock CVO Air Cleaner
« Reply #14 on: April 26, 2016, 10:33:27 AM »

We bore the stock backing plate for the 58 and larger t/b . Simple to do and very cost effective .
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