Is there something special about the M8 air cleaner?

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Dec 26, 2017 | 10:09 AM

DaddyKnuck

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Is there something special about the M8 air cleaner?

The part of my '17 RK that I find least visually appealing is the air cleaner. To my eye, the ugliest piece on a new Harley since my '84 Shovel "ham can."

Does anyone know whether an earlier model cleaner can be used without trouble? I like the round black cleaners on Softails of a few years ago. I'd like to put a cleaner from an '18 Softail 107 on it, but I haven't found one yet.

If you love the look of your '17-18 touring A/C, that's great. If you have a 107 Softail cleaner you want to sell, let me know.

Dec 26, 2017 | 10:37 AM

martin10

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You can buy the round SE air cleaner and use a round Softail cover. A black Softail slim cover is only $50 if you order a stock replacement

Dec 26, 2017 | 10:44 AM

Ninety8NeonACR

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Originally Posted by DaddyKnuck

The part of my '17 RK that I find least visually appealing is the air cleaner. To my eye, the ugliest piece on a new Harley since my '84 Shovel "ham can."

I agree. I ordered an 18' SGS and was planning on riding it completely stock for the first year, but I can't get past the size of the original air cleaner. It covers up way to much of the motor. I'm going to have to spend money on a tuner I know I won't use once I the warranty is gone just so I can keep the warranty intact and get a screamin eagle intake to replace that monstrosity. $500 just to replace one ugly part.

Dec 26, 2017 | 10:52 AM

Ludwig von Buzzthoven

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I am eagerly waiting to see what a/c cover options will be available for the ‘18 Deluxe. I have a Nostalgic chrome cover that I bought for my ‘17 Slim, but I’m hoping I can use it with an ‘18 Stage 1 kit. Or, Harley makes something like it for the new Deluxe.

https://mstore.harley-davidson.com/s...-cleaner-cover

Dec 26, 2017 | 10:56 AM

TwiZted Biker

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I agree the stock air box is ugly as a goats ***, it had to go. Had them change it as part of the deal when I bought.

Dec 26, 2017 | 05:14 PM

GPHDXLC

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Originally Posted by TwiZted Biker

I agree the stock air box is ugly as a goats ***, it had to go. Had them change it as part of the deal when I bought.

I cant even imagine why they put such a ugly air box on the stock bikes. I like the round ones on the 18 Softails.

Dec 26, 2017 | 06:49 PM

Quik

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I think it looks ok after getting rid of the screen and black tupperware. I put the HD high flow kit on and it looks 100 times better with just the stock cover by itself.