Big Sucker Install
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Big Sucker Install
OK, so I just installed an Arlen Ness Big Sucker on my '14 SGS and the instructions say to unplug the instructions (Step 2) say to "If your motorcycle is equipped with and electronic baffle in the OEM air box, unplug the solenoid and wire tie it to a secure location on the motorcycle where it will not interfere with anything".
My question is when I unplug this baffle the bike barely starts and runs like crap when it does. This does not seems normal. I plugged it back in and runs fine again. I don't remember seeing any bikes with this plugged in but wanted to be sure this is the way to go. Seems weird to have it unplugged as the instruction state.
It was fairly hidden with the stock AC but now it looks rather unsightly.
Any comments are appreciated.
My question is when I unplug this baffle the bike barely starts and runs like crap when it does. This does not seems normal. I plugged it back in and runs fine again. I don't remember seeing any bikes with this plugged in but wanted to be sure this is the way to go. Seems weird to have it unplugged as the instruction state.
It was fairly hidden with the stock AC but now it looks rather unsightly.
Any comments are appreciated.
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From: The Bay, CA
My 2010 wide glide had the cord hanging with the big sucker, but my 14 RK it's plugged in. It's really not that noticeable.. the hanging cord was much more noticeable. It looks tidy when it's plugged like it should be.
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From: Southern Cal
I did my own install as well and left it plugged in. I agree it doesn't have the best aesthetics with that stuff exposed. Harley probably makes a cover (chrome) for it. You can also call Arlen Ness. They're more than happy to talk to you about it....tech support.
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From: MA
For those of you that have installed the Big Sucker Stage 1 intake on a 2014 bike; did you leave the support bracket on? I know it says in the instructions to leave it on but When i did my old 08 Street Glide I had to take it off so that the back plate would sit flush on the intake flange. Just wondering if they changed the design on the 2014's.
Thanks for any advice on this.
Thanks for any advice on this.
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There is no active intake on the UK SG. If you are referring to the connector in the attached picture it is part of the electronic throttle and won't run without it. You can get a HD chrome or black cover to go over it. In the UK we do get an active exhaust valve but that is another matter.
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From: MA
I Installed a Ness Big Sucker on my 2014 Street Glide Special yesterday. It only took about a half hour and the support bracket stays in place. I downloaded a map for the FP3, left the "baffle plug" plugged in and she fired right up and ran smooth. After I get a chance to take her for a rip I will set the FP3 to auto tune and figure I should be all set.
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