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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 02:29 PM
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Question Air cleaner replacement.

dear all,
i'm planning to replace my 2009 FLHX stock air cleaner with Arlen Ness's 'Big Sucker' (p/n 18-510).
would anyone know whether the ECM has to be re-tuned or re-calibrated if i want to carry out this modification plan?
i appreciate your comments and insights.
 
Old Feb 7, 2010 | 07:02 PM
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American iron magazine March 2010 issue pg 56.They installed the A.N. stage 1 and said: "Since 2008 and later bikes have O2 sensors in their exhaust header pipes; the stock EFI ECM module adapts this air cleaner change. That means we and you will not have to do any EFI map changes after this install." Hope that helps.
 
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May be able to get away with it. It is best to have it tuned, however I installed pipes, SE A/C and some IED's in a bud's 08 and his is fine.
 
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Default Air cleaner replacement.

I'd like to thank you all who have responded to my inquiry.
Ride safe!
 
Old Apr 12, 2010 | 08:44 PM
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I put one on my 07 softail, you'll really like it. The ecm set itself after approx 15-20 mins.
 
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