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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 07:36 AM
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Default Doherty or K&N?

I want to open up the motor on my 97 Ultra. Going with SPOs and a free breathing air intake plus the PCIII already fitted. My question is whether it is worth spending the extra for the Doherty or to go with the K&N Stage 1. I am hoping to keep this bike for a long time so want to make it the best ride I can. Thanks for the help.
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 07:52 AM
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They both are very good But lookat how much cfm they flow You can call them and get the rated cfm air flow. The Dorterty power pacc is a good one. Just make sure you get the one with the most cfm flow. Like the SE air cleaner only flows about 130/135 cfm not much for big motor when you start buliding it.

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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 11:17 PM
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Default RE: Doherty or K&N?

i sold my k&n and bought the doherty which i like better because it isn't funneling warm air into the motor. the doherty is a nice piece quality wise, and the k&n worked good for me too.
 
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