Why S&S Cycle Air Cleaner so Popular/Special?
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Why S&S Cycle Air Cleaner so Popular/Special?
I have seen them everywhere, I was wondering what makes them so popular/special. Do they offer superior performance or people choose them because of their retro look?
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To deeply ponder this I would dissect the S&S name. Super Stock, nostalgia in drag racing like back in the 60s and 70s.
That said, S&S has always been performance minded.
That said, S&S has always been performance minded.
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The carb is Great, But, the back side of the air cleaner is the secret, that makes it Great! Check out the carb section of their website? S&S stands for Smith & Smith, founded in 1958, with aluminum pushrods!
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Back in the day there were much fewer choices when it came to aftermarket Harley performance parts. S&S was one of the biggest. Particularly with carburetors. If you wanted to replace or upgrade the carb you likely went with the S&S. The teardrop air cleaner cover was one thing that differentiated them from the rest.
It is now an iconic look.
It is now an iconic look.
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I read an article in some mag a long time ago that was testing a bunch of different air cleaners and the S&S was the best one.
Not sure why, I can't recall but it did win.
Not sure why, I can't recall but it did win.
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