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Changes in power, fuel consumption ect????


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Once again, excellent job Mreed! Very helpfull post.

Would a guy have to get his EFI bike re-programmed if he went this route?

Thanks again for the lesson.
 
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I have been wondering what air cleaner I'd do. And since I was not planning on spending several hundred dollars on anything....it looks like this will fit the bill perfectly! Thanks mreed!!
 
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Just remember you need to deal with the Crankcase venting if you do this. But that is a fairly cheap mod also.
 
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Just remember you need to deal with the Crankcase venting if you do this. But that is a fairly cheap mod also.

i see you have the same air cleaner as i do, i didnt run the bike yet but i did install it. stupid question but is the crankcase venting incorperated with the j/m a/c?
 
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Doggit, I be ashamed & embarassed to admit what I just paid my H-D dealer for a K&N filter element to fit my stock '09 96" beloved one!
 
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Originally Posted by Gpsjr10
Just remember you need to deal with the Crankcase venting if you do this. But that is a fairly cheap mod also.
The crank case venting bits come with the carb mount. I just didn't put them on this one because I'm going to make something for it.
 

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Yeah...you should be jetted or "tuned" the same as any other high flow air cleaner.
 
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Originally Posted by mreed
The crank case venting bits come with the carb mount. I just didn't put them on this one because I'm going to make smething for it.
Very nice. I want to do this as well. I have a Sportster 48. Will i need the crankcase breather? Thanks.
 


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