Heavy Breather Air Cleaner Covers Peg/Brake Fitment Issue.

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08-07-2018, 11:31 PM

FatBob2018

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The Ventilator is one of the lowest profile air cleaners around. I was still hitting my leg on it and was getting annoyed, so I looked at pretty much everything out there and couldn't find anything that was any narrower while maintaining the warranty. And the Ventilator is good for at least Stage II. I got some mini floorboards which moved my foot out a little and now my knee doesn't hit. I'm happy with it now, especially because I have a 114 so it came with the bike.

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12-18-2018, 12:45 PM

Peter M

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Just checking

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Originally Posted by UTFatbob

Edit: Screwed up the title, should've mention the bike. 2018 Fat Bob.

Just installed the screaming Eagle Heavy breather only to realize it covers up the peg/brake. Fits the motor fine.. What an expensive lesson! (This is the one I installed https://www.shoputahharley.com/produ...thr-glss-black)

I suppose I'll be trying to find a more "low profile" cleaner. What are you guys running?

I know this is an old post but I just decided to fit the same air cleaner to my 114 Fat Bob. When you say it covers up the peg/brake are you saying that you can’t reach/operate them? That’s crazy. I just ordered the HB and the cover for it (MUCH more expensive here in the UK)

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12-19-2018, 10:16 AM

Decker72

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I have an SE Heavy Breather on my 18 Fat Bob and everything is just fine for me.

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12-19-2018, 11:30 AM

wadejesu

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12-19-2018, 01:47 PM

Peter M

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Originally Posted by Decker72

I have an SE Heavy Breather on my 18 Fat Bob and everything is just fine for me.

Thanks for confirming

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12-19-2018, 05:03 PM

Danielc409

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It will vary for everyone depending on your riding style, height, weight etc. I rode the stage 4 with heavy breather demo at the dealership and it got in the way of my leg. I like to keep my legs tucked in close to the tank so I couldn't have lived with it. I'm 6'3" so yea, it got in the way.

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