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Old May 15, 2026 | 11:18 PM
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Has anyone installed / considered the Screaming Eagle Vortex air cleaner?

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Old May 16, 2026 | 05:10 AM
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No. I can’t get past the fact that it looks like a canned ham, or this guy


 
Old May 16, 2026 | 07:46 AM
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No. I can’t get past the fact that it looks like a canned ham, or this guy

same here..my first thought was one of these..instead of Vortex they should have named it Optimus Prime



I went with the SE Extreme Circle, half the price, easier to service and can easily rotate it 180 to allow for longer service intervals


 
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Old May 16, 2026 | 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by mjwebb

same here..my first thought was one of these..instead of Vortex they should have named it Optimus Prime




I thought the same thing... Optimus Prime.


OP, it IS a "unique"look, but I would have to pass.....

 
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Old May 16, 2026 | 09:11 PM
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Ha ha. I’ve been told that I don’t have good taste. I have the SE Wedge on my Road Glide but decided to be different on my Street Glide. I actually like the Vortex a/c. I’ve received a lot of compliments on this bike but primarily because of the Blue Burst color.


 
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Old May 17, 2026 | 12:52 PM
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Thanks for the photo. I think it looks pretty good. I was also wanting something different and thinking about doing that black vortex.

Nice color.
 
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Air cleaner gives you more room
 
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Old May 17, 2026 | 04:31 PM
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I like it. Doubt I'll ever give up my Ovals but better looking than a lot out there.

Kinda matches the more modern looking bikes.
 
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I like that you can see more of the engine

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Air cleaner gives you more room
 
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I wanted something different, and like how it shows off the "jewelry":



 
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