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Old Sep 20, 2013 | 06:52 PM
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I bought the K&N Filter for my bike from the auto parts store I work at, and I go to put it on, after I take the cover off I see a weird emblem I never saw before. So I get on my phone and start googling it "AM Air filters". Nothing. Bunch of posts from people who posted about Air Filters in the morning. Continue to take it apart; man this is weird, how do I put the K&N on? Then I see a Patent number, so I go ahead and get on the phone internet and I google the number. "Arlen Ness Big Sucker Stage 1" Wait what? Really? So after about 15 more minutes of disbelief/fiddle-****ing around looking at the Arlen Ness logo I conclude it is in fact the Big Sucker. $130-$160 value (according to their website) I'm still in shock. Man was it dirty.

Long story short; I discovered I had the Big Sucker Stage 1 kit on my bike this whole time. Saving me $70 from the K&N filter.

After re-reading I guess its not that exciting, but I'm happy so I wanted to share with some fellow enthusiasts my amazing find. I'm looking at the positives in life.

 

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Old Sep 20, 2013 | 07:06 PM
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did u think u had the stock A/C?
 
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Old Sep 20, 2013 | 07:12 PM
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I would be happy too. I got my bike used and I replaced the seat with a different one and discovered there was a Vance & Hines fuelpak installed that I didn't know about by the previous owner
 
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Originally Posted by rooti
did u think u had the stock A/C?
Yes. Yes I did.

Originally Posted by bdtaylor1979
I would be happy too. I got my bike used and I replaced the seat with a different one and discovered there was a Vance & Hines fuelpak installed that I didn't know about by the previous owner
Exactly!
 
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Old Sep 21, 2013 | 05:43 AM
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when I brought my fxdl second hand thru a dealer, I thought ill give it a once over. Pulled off the air cleaner cover Surprise it had arlen ness set up, then I found this usb cable sitting here?? Power commander2 surprises that saves my $$$$
 
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Wow, guess it just goes to show, Stage 1 isnt all that noticeable.
 
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Well in its defense; this is my first and only bike. I had nothing to compare it to.
 
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