stock A/C question
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From: New Braunfels, Texas
stock A/C question
I have a 2011 dyna superglide with the stock teardrop A/C. If I just want to get rid of that plastic insert in between the cover and the backing plate can I just buy the screamin eagle backing plate and remove the plastic insert and run with the stock filter for now?
Here is a link to what I'm talking about. (its view 2)
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
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Here is a link to what I'm talking about. (its view 2)
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
Thanks
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From: Pa
That back plate is for a stage 1 ac. This uses your stock cover. You would need to buy a new filter since your filter wont work with it. It would look like this. To me it stands off the motor and doesnt look right from the side. This is a pic from when i had that backing plate in silver.
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From: Blaine, WA
Because the stock filter is also teardrop shaped and the backing plate takes a round one, plus you need to breather bolts and standoffs that come in the kit. Get the Arlen Ness version, its cheaper and from what the dealer says - AN makes those kits for HD anyway. You can run the stock outer cover with the AN kit and its filter until you get something else.
Road Warrior
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From: Kennewick, WA
Because the stock filter is also teardrop shaped and the backing plate takes a round one, plus you need to breather bolts and standoffs that come in the kit. Get the Arlen Ness version, its cheaper and from what the dealer says - AN makes those kits for HD anyway. You can run the stock outer cover with the AN kit and its filter until you get something else.
Tourer
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From: West Haven, CT
What are you trying to accomplish by removing the plastic backing plate? Is it for looks? What about just dropping in a K&N filter that fits in the stock A/C if you want something that breaths better.
Road Master
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I have a 2011 dyna superglide with the stock teardrop A/C. If I just want to get rid of that plastic insert in between the cover and the backing plate can I just buy the screamin eagle backing plate and remove the plastic insert and run with the stock filter for now?
Here is a link to what I'm talking about. (its view 2)
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
Thanks
Here is a link to what I'm talking about. (its view 2)
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
Thanks
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From: Pa
I added a K&N and modified the stock backing plate. I dont like the open look and the cover just standing off the motor. I modified it so it is completely open from the front to back, leaving the top closed for astetics.
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Road Master
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From: Corpus Christi, TX
If anyone is interested, shoot me a PM. I have a K&N like this for sale, never used.
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From: Pa
No whistling or anything. Works great.