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Old 07-09-2008, 09:31 PM
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I have a 2008 Fat Boy and just ordered Vance&Hines Big Shot Staggered pipes..What do you guys recommend for an air cleaner?? I want to keep the stock cover on...SE or Arlen Ness??

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Old 07-09-2008, 09:38 PM
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I'd just do the SE one...easy to install and if you have any warranty issues on anything motor related a stealer won't question it.
 
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Old 07-09-2008, 09:45 PM
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I would not recommend the HD stage 1.&nbsp\\; Until last year the kit came with the million mile K&amp\\;N air cleaner that you could clean and re-oil.&nbsp\\; This year they changed it to a paper filter that supposely can be washed but there are a lot of posts out there to the contrary.&nbsp\\; Apparantly the quality is not there.&nbsp\\; I would suggest the Fuel Moto Stage 1 which uses geniune HD SE backing plate and hardware, but includes the orginal K&amp\\;N filter and also includes the K&amp\\;N cleaner and oil kit.&nbsp\\;Plus it&nbsp\\;is priced cheaper than the HD version.&nbsp\\; See the link for more info:&nbsp\\; http://fuelmotousa.com/harley_filter.htm
 
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Old 07-09-2008, 09:50 PM
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Definately the Arlen Ness big sucker! Flows much more air than the stock air cleaner, including the stock replacement K&N filter.
 
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Old 07-09-2008, 09:58 PM
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What I don't like about the Big Sucker is that it is deeper causes the air cleaner cover to extend out further getting in the way of your knees while riding.&nbsp\\; The SE or FuelMoto one does not stick out further than stock.
 
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Old 07-09-2008, 10:47 PM
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Arlen Ness big sucker
 
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Old 07-09-2008, 11:24 PM
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If you`re going to buy the SE AC, buy just the individual parts, get yourself a K&amp\\;N filter, and use your existing cover or buy the one that fits your personal preferences... you can get the backing plate in standard, chrome or black if you buy it individually.

There are a couple of posts here with part numbers, and I believe I`ve posted previously... I`ll see if I can find my old thread and edit the post with the details.

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EDIT: Here's info from a post by glide with part numbers:
You can do it like this and get exactly what you want with the K&amp\\;N filter too.

From https://www.zanottimotor.com/shopping/partLookUp.html
Just enter the part number and the quantity.

Part# - Quantity - Price - Total - Description
29478-05A - 1 - $9.66 - $9.66 - Gray Back Plate
29620-99 -&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\; 1 - $6.04 - $6.04 - Chrome A/C Insert (optional)
29583-01A - 1 - $0.83 - $0.83 - A/C Gasket
99642-97 -&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\; 1 - $5.68 - $5.68 - 243 Blue Loctite
29557-05 -&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\; 2 - $8.88 - $17.76 - Breather Plug
11292 -&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;&n bsp\\; 2 - $1.16 - $2.32 - O-Ring
29447-99A&nbsp\\;-&nbsp\\;3 - $8.13 - $24.39 - A/C Mounting Stud
3938 -&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;&n bsp\\;&nbsp\\; 3 - $1.80 - $5.40 - Torx Screw

Total: $72.08

Then go to Auto zone # HD-0800 for the K&amp\\;N air filter. Should be $43.

Your total should be around $108.51 (not including tax and shipping). This will give you exactly what is in the SE Stage-1 A/C kit with a way better air filter and without the install instructions. The instructions are available in various threads on this forum.

If you have a chrome engine, you can swap the gray back plate (29478-05A) for a chrome variant (29510-05 for $31.36). Bringing your total to $130.21.

If you have a black engine, you can swap the gray back plate (29478-05A) for a wrinkle black variant (29586-06 for $27.24), and swap the Chrome A/C Insert (29620-99) for a black variant (29567-99 for $6.04). Bringing your total to $126.09.

To re-cap:
Stage-1 A/C + K&amp\\;N filter = $108.51
HD SE Stage-1 A/C + K&amp\\;N filter = $176.38 ($145.14 from Zanotti's)

&nbsp\\;Stage-1 A/C + K&amp\\;N filter + Chrome backplate - Gray backplate = $130.21
HD SE Stage-1 A/C + K&amp\\;N filter + Chrome backplate = $207.74 ($176.50 from Zanotti's)

&nbsp\\;Stage-1 A/C + K&amp\\;N filter + Wrinkle Black backplate - Gray backplate = $126.09
HD SE Stage-1 A/C + K&amp\\;N filter + Wrinkle Black backplate = $203.62 ($172.38 from Zanotti's)


Note: The Chrome (29620-99) and Black (29567-99) A/C inserts are optional. They're just accent pieces. They serve no functional purpose. If you don't want it, you don't have to get it, saving yourself $6.
 
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++++ for Arlen Ness Big Sucker.&nbsp\\; I got to keep my Anniversary football.&nbsp\\; It does stick out a bit further from the engine, but not enough to bother me at all.
 
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Just put the A.N. Big Sucka on and happy with it. My dad has the A.N. and my brother has the S.E. Both are good but I read alot more on the A.N. so went that route.
 
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Default RE: Stage One Air Cleaner

I went with the K&amp\\;N unit. There are 2 and mine is the thinner style.
Keeps the factory cover, works and fits great.
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