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Old Aug 29, 2015 | 08:44 PM
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I'm thinking of buying the stage1 kit for my '08 ULTRA. Looking for commets from people who have done this. THANKS!
 
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Old Aug 29, 2015 | 08:51 PM
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<p>That is a &quot;Who hasn't?&quot; question. Helping the engine to breathe is always good and a worthwhile investment.</p>
 
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I know "everyone" has done stage1,but I,m looking for imput on DK's stage1
 
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Old Aug 29, 2015 | 09:14 PM
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<p>Ok. Sorry. DK's equipment is held in high regard in this Forum, along with their customer service,&nbsp;if that helps</p>
 
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it helps thanks
 
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Im using the DK Customs 587 air cleaner. It seems well built and it was easy to install. I don't have a before and after power comparison because I haven't done any dyno pulls. I do wish they made the mount about 1/2 inch lower so I could use my bobber cover but that's a minor issue to me. I would buy it again if I were in the market.
 
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what model bike do you ride? are you talking about the bobber cover that can with the a/c? and are u running with the xieds or the vieds?
 
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what model bike do you ride? are you talking about the bobber cover that can with the a/c? and are u running with the xieds or the vieds?
I have a 2015 Street Bob. I can run the bobber cover that comes with the kit if I run the cutout up. If I run the cutout forward like I feel it should be the cover hits my tank before I can get it on. I am not using the xieds or the vieds. I have a power vision I tune my bike with.
 
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