Ness Big Sucker....
Ness Big Sucker....
Looking through their catalog the Big Sucker is referred to as a Stage II Unit.... pardon my lack of knowledge,,, but can it be used in a Stage 1 application, with just Pipes and a PC V?
Thanks,
JV
Thanks,
JV
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The Big Sucker stage II has a larger filter. Both (I & II) use the same backing plate - only difference is the filter.
Will it work? Yes. But I'd opt for the traditional sized stage I over the larger stage II
EDIT to add - Here's a link to their BS page which show both. http://www.arlenness.com/c-1161-big-...lter-kits.aspx
From the website -
Stage I kit features a Team-Ness High-Flow filter that accepts all 1993 and up oval or round OEM outer covers.
Stage II kit features a 20% larger Team-Ness High-Flow filter that requires an 8" round Ness or OEM outer cover.
Will it work? Yes. But I'd opt for the traditional sized stage I over the larger stage II
EDIT to add - Here's a link to their BS page which show both. http://www.arlenness.com/c-1161-big-...lter-kits.aspx
From the website -
Stage I kit features a Team-Ness High-Flow filter that accepts all 1993 and up oval or round OEM outer covers.
Stage II kit features a 20% larger Team-Ness High-Flow filter that requires an 8" round Ness or OEM outer cover.
Last edited by Baeseman1; Apr 7, 2010 at 03:16 PM.
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Here ya go - assuming you have a 2000 - 2010 Harley... 
$214.95 with chrome cover
http://www.arlenness.com/p-788-stage...fi-models.aspx
$149.95 without a cover - but with a chrome backing plate
http://www.arlenness.com/p-785-stage...fi-models.aspx
Or from Eastern Performance
$103.95 (usually has free shipping) no cover & aluminum backing plate (good if you painted it black)
Or $120.95 - no cover & chrome backing plate (this is the one I bought)
http://www.easternperformance.com/pr...er-Kit-Stage-I
EDIT to add - just to clear things up for you, this is from Eastern's website
AN18-505 For 99-06 Twin Cam carb and 01-09 Twin Cam Delphi fuel-injected models(natural (unpolished) backing plate)
AN18-507 For 99-06 Twin Cam carb and 01-09 Twin Cam Delphi fuel-injected models (chrome backing plate)
$214.95 with chrome cover
http://www.arlenness.com/p-788-stage...fi-models.aspx
$149.95 without a cover - but with a chrome backing plate
http://www.arlenness.com/p-785-stage...fi-models.aspx
Or from Eastern Performance
$103.95 (usually has free shipping) no cover & aluminum backing plate (good if you painted it black)
Or $120.95 - no cover & chrome backing plate (this is the one I bought)
http://www.easternperformance.com/pr...er-Kit-Stage-I
EDIT to add - just to clear things up for you, this is from Eastern's website
AN18-505 For 99-06 Twin Cam carb and 01-09 Twin Cam Delphi fuel-injected models(natural (unpolished) backing plate)
AN18-507 For 99-06 Twin Cam carb and 01-09 Twin Cam Delphi fuel-injected models (chrome backing plate)
Last edited by Baeseman1; Apr 7, 2010 at 03:47 PM.
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im running stage 1 big sucker on my fat bob, an i use blank dvd discs i had laying around for my cover. Bought a chrome cover but it was for a stage II and was too big on my bike, kept hitting the tank going down the road.
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Just took a look at the filter elements and they're pretty expensive. How often do they need to be changed?
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I probably recharge my filter way more often than I need to, but I'm running an open filter and like the clean, fresh, red filter look.
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Changed? Never. Washed/re-oiled - maybe 2 or 3 times a season. K&N sells a wash/oil recharge kit for like $14 and it'll last for years
I probably recharge my filter way more often than I need to, but I'm running an open filter and like the clean, fresh, red filter look.
I probably recharge my filter way more often than I need to, but I'm running an open filter and like the clean, fresh, red filter look.
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