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Old May 16, 2005 | 01:38 AM
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I am looking into a different air cleaner to install on my FLHTI when I install my Rineharts. Looked into the Ness Big Sucker Stage 1, Screamin Eagle, and Kuryakyn Twin Velocity or the Hi-Five, and the Doherty Power Pacc with powervents. The Doherty is the most expensive and the Ness is the cheapest. Thanks for any input.
 
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Old May 16, 2005 | 01:55 AM
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it really depends on what your looking for, performance? something to customize your ride? i have a screamin eagle, just me, i kinda like the stock lookin stuff

good luck on your decision!!
 
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Old May 16, 2005 | 02:14 AM
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I run the Ness Big Sucker with an 8" round K&N filter and cover modified to accept the SE original center insert. Mike you will see it in Myrtle.
 
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Old May 16, 2005 | 12:56 PM
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I have had SE's on all my bikes and like them fine. They are not too pricey, easy to install, and work well.

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Old May 16, 2005 | 02:59 PM
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I run the Ness Big Sucker because you can use the stock football cover.
 
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Old May 16, 2005 | 03:44 PM
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I have the SE air claener kit with the stock football covering the K&N filter.

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Old May 16, 2005 | 04:32 PM
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I run a forcewinder.....looks cool and gets the job done. I have thunderheaders to go with it.
 
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Old May 16, 2005 | 05:00 PM
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On my 80 cu in EVO I am running the SEII's with an S&S shorty carb and manifold with a K&N unit inside the S&S air cleaner.


 
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I run the Doherty on a 2003 FLHRCI with Rinehart true duals and factory 95" BB with 203 cams. Seat of the pants shows it to run real strong with plenty of passing torque at 3000-3500. Good enough for the Big Island....short passing zones and mostly twisties.

The BB kit was installed by Road and Sport of Hamilton New Zealand. They installed a map upgrade and fine tuned it with the DFO I put on it when I installed the Doherty and Rineharts. I could keep up with the Kiwis pretty well in the twisties with the Doherty and Rineharts alone, but found myself running for extended periods in the 3500-4000 range to do so. (those Kiwis are serious about their riding!)

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