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Jan 11, 2010 | 08:55 PM

Jade Dragon

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cleaner/intake question

Guys (or gals) i bought a 2002 Dyna Wide Glide and while in runs fantastic I am beginning to consider options to give it some extra power.
I have added Vance and Hines long shots. Now I am looking to Dyno tune the CV Carb and add a cone/spike type filter.
I am curious as to what the preferences are for these and why. Also what are your thoughts on the delphi spike air cleaner.

thanks

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Jan 12, 2010 | 01:45 AM

PKellyMc

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You won't be banging your knee on it like that damn'd football. I doubt you'll see a performance increase with it alone. Love my HD HB. Can't speak specifically regarding delphi unit.

Jan 12, 2010 | 01:47 AM

toastman

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i thought about gettin that one for a while, there's even a post on it here somewhere....

anyway, lot's of conflicting opinons.

some say it spits oil, some say the fit is no good, and some loved it...

let me see if i can find you the link...

there it is

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Jan 12, 2010 | 06:52 AM

Jade Dragon

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thanks for the comments and link.

Jan 12, 2010 | 07:25 AM

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if your riding a wideglide with saddlebags and a windshield, I would stick to a round air cleaner for visual purposes. I would get a Doherty IMHO over any other. I have an RSD venturi on my bike I got for a song, so I would never spend 400+ on an air cleaner myself even though mine lists for that much. The doherty is the best air cleaner you can get for the money, the S&S kit is also a great system with a cool cover.

Jan 12, 2010 | 08:50 AM

Jade Dragon

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hmm, You are making sense with the look factor. While I didnt start out with the intention of a retro looking bike, the additions I have added have certainly taken it in that direction. The Wind shield is quick release and sometimes I ride without it but not often. The thought of mixing looks had not occurred to me until you brought it up. I will look into both the filters you mentioned. They seem a bit smaller than the football shaped one that is stock and maybe will not be as uncomfortable on the knee (As one poster has mentioned) I am glad I mentioned this to you guys before I went out and bought something.

Also I like the look of the Baron big air cleaners. The shape seems to get out of the way and it offers a pretty good power boost. Price is a bit much though. I am hoping to find something a bit cheaper that will fit my bike's look.

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Jan 13, 2010 | 06:45 AM

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I came close to going with a Baron. I ran it up the flagpole here to see if anyone would salute it, but mostly got negatives. Several thought it looked "too asian". I don't know; the shape seemed to compliment the V-motor look. Stumbled into an ebay deal on the HB about the same time I read good reviews on knee clearance with it. I liked the look, but couldn't ju$tify retail; at $200 on ebay, my inner CAS* took over.