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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 08:44 PM
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Does anyone know why this won't fit California models ? Could it be made to fit and what would need to be done?

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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 08:51 PM
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they like to sell parts don't they???
 
Old Sep 14, 2008 | 09:57 PM
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My guess, knowing California, is that the part may physically fit on your bike but won't be emissions legal. Or- that California bikes have some extra emmission component that this air cleaner has no provision for. Just my guess....
 
Old Sep 14, 2008 | 11:02 PM
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If you've changed the air filter unit to a K&N or Arlen Ness Big Sucker or similar it will fit with no problem. The CA unit has a notch in it that the other state bikes don't get. Thank CARB.
 
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That's what she said.
 
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Originally Posted by Other Sheep
If you've changed the air filter unit to a K&N or Arlen Ness Big Sucker or similar it will fit with no problem. The CA unit has a notch in it that the other state bikes don't get. Thank CARB.
No changes in that area. What is this notch you speak of ?
 
Old Sep 15, 2008 | 06:05 AM
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Because then it would bypass the electromagnetically controlled black hole emissions control scrubbers and kill kittens.
 
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Bought it. It fits. Absolutely no difference between the stock and this one that I can tell. As long as no kittens die I'm keeping it on.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by chromedome
Bought it. It fits. Absolutely no difference between the stock and this one that I can tell. As long as no kittens die I'm keeping it on.
LOL I woulda done the same thing......... except I don't think I woulda chanced the kitten thingy.

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