Heavy Breather Air Cleaner Covers Peg/Brake Fitment Issue.

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Aug 7, 2018 | 11:31 PM

#11

FatBob2018

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From: Texas

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.

Dec 18, 2018 | 12:45 PM

#12

Peter M

Stage III

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From: UK

Just checking

Quote:

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)

Dec 19, 2018 | 10:16 AM

#13

Decker72

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From: North Georgia

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

Dec 19, 2018 | 11:30 AM

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wadejesu

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https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...streetbob.html

Dec 19, 2018 | 01:47 PM

#15

Peter M

Stage III

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From: UK

Quote:

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

Dec 19, 2018 | 05:03 PM

#16

Danielc409

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From: Lumberton, TX

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.