Air Cleaner Question
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Air Cleaner Question
Hey, all
This was addressed in a thread about a week ago, but I've not heard back from anyone.
Question: To go from a stock Air Cleaner on an 07 FXDC to a round air cleaner, can I just buy a round backing plate and put on a round filter? I'm interested in aesthetics only here, so the Stage 1 Screaming Eagle is not important.
If I can just refit a round plate and filter, where can I find the backing plate. I saw a chrome one on HD for $50, but I'm looking for something easier on the wallet.
Thanks in advance!
EVE
This was addressed in a thread about a week ago, but I've not heard back from anyone.
Question: To go from a stock Air Cleaner on an 07 FXDC to a round air cleaner, can I just buy a round backing plate and put on a round filter? I'm interested in aesthetics only here, so the Stage 1 Screaming Eagle is not important.
If I can just refit a round plate and filter, where can I find the backing plate. I saw a chrome one on HD for $50, but I'm looking for something easier on the wallet.
Thanks in advance!
EVE
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Theres not much to a Stage one Kit.....some gaskets, a filter, and a backing plate....Check the classifieds on this forum you can find the whole kit for 60 or so at times.....I can give you the anodized backing plate that comes with a stage one kit....pm your address to me
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Hey, all
This was addressed in a thread about a week ago, but I've not heard back from anyone.
Question: To go from a stock Air Cleaner on an 07 FXDC to a round air cleaner, can I just buy a round backing plate and put on a round filter? I'm interested in aesthetics only here, so the Stage 1 Screaming Eagle is not important.
If I can just refit a round plate and filter, where can I find the backing plate. I saw a chrome one on HD for $50, but I'm looking for something easier on the wallet.
Thanks in advance!
EVE
This was addressed in a thread about a week ago, but I've not heard back from anyone.
Question: To go from a stock Air Cleaner on an 07 FXDC to a round air cleaner, can I just buy a round backing plate and put on a round filter? I'm interested in aesthetics only here, so the Stage 1 Screaming Eagle is not important.
If I can just refit a round plate and filter, where can I find the backing plate. I saw a chrome one on HD for $50, but I'm looking for something easier on the wallet.
Thanks in advance!
EVE
50 bucks isn't nothing, buy it and enjoy.
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If you have a black engine, just buy the aluminum one, paint with heat resistant flat black, i.e. bbq grill paint and it will do you good. If you can find a S/E air filter for $50 go for it.
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Thanks for the information, guys. Sounds like I can easily do the Stage 1 kit install myself. This would mean I have to get the EFI recalibrated, right? How much does this cost?
Naz, I know 50 isn't much considering. I just blew a bunch of money on a king size bed and got some Rush Slip-ons, so I'm looking for cheaper modifications at the moment. I may just wait a month, and then it won't be a big deal. Plus, I like the improvisations I see on this site, so I was just wondering if there was a cheap way around this common issue.
Have a good week.
EVE
Naz, I know 50 isn't much considering. I just blew a bunch of money on a king size bed and got some Rush Slip-ons, so I'm looking for cheaper modifications at the moment. I may just wait a month, and then it won't be a big deal. Plus, I like the improvisations I see on this site, so I was just wondering if there was a cheap way around this common issue.
Have a good week.
EVE
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If you get a chrome backing plate and round air cleaner cover you "should" think about getting the EFI manifold cover as well.
The install involves all the same steps as changing the backing plate plus the addition of the EFI manifold cover and 2 gaskets.
Once I did mine I thought the EFI mainifold looked like crap without the cover. But that is just my humble opinion.
Welcome to the wonderful world of Harley, where a project seems easy until you start it.
For a true stage one you will need to recalibrate. Around $150.00 +/-
The install involves all the same steps as changing the backing plate plus the addition of the EFI manifold cover and 2 gaskets.
Once I did mine I thought the EFI mainifold looked like crap without the cover. But that is just my humble opinion.
Welcome to the wonderful world of Harley, where a project seems easy until you start it.
For a true stage one you will need to recalibrate. Around $150.00 +/-
Last edited by Toypuller; Mar 23, 2009 at 07:58 AM.
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Theres not much to a Stage one Kit.....some gaskets, a filter, and a backing plate....Check the classifieds on this forum you can find the whole kit for 60 or so at times.....I can give you the anodized backing plate that comes with a stage one kit....pm your address to me
Thanks again!
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price quote
Toypuller,
Thanks for the price estimate. I was on the HD site and couldn't find any price estimates. I know they wouldn't want to set a price due to the different mechanics out there charging differently, but a roundabout number would be nice. Now I know what I'm looking at as far as costs, and this project will definitely have to wait a month or so
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Thanks for the price estimate. I was on the HD site and couldn't find any price estimates. I know they wouldn't want to set a price due to the different mechanics out there charging differently, but a roundabout number would be nice. Now I know what I'm looking at as far as costs, and this project will definitely have to wait a month or so
.If you get a chrome backing plate and round air cleaner cover you "should" think about getting the EFI manifold cover as well.
The install involves all the same steps as changing the backing plate plus the addition of the EFI manifold cover and 2 gaskets.
Once I did mine I thought the EFI mainifold looked like crap without the cover. But that is just my humble opinion.
Welcome to the wonderful world of Harley, where a project seems easy until you start it.
For a true stage one you will need to recalibrate. Around $150.00 +/-
The install involves all the same steps as changing the backing plate plus the addition of the EFI manifold cover and 2 gaskets.
Once I did mine I thought the EFI mainifold looked like crap without the cover. But that is just my humble opinion.
Welcome to the wonderful world of Harley, where a project seems easy until you start it.
For a true stage one you will need to recalibrate. Around $150.00 +/-