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Old May 15, 2026 | 11:18 PM
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Has anyone installed / considered the Screaming Eagle Vortex air cleaner?

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May 25, 2026, 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by dmonger
I can't help but laugh at any bike that has Harley "performance" parts.
and why is that? because you believe any and all Harley SE components and Stage Kits are incapable of satisfying any adrenaline junkies? or that true 'performance parts' equate to ET at drag strips? Or just a hate Harley Screaming Eagle division in general..or...?? I can't help but laugh at people that make broad vague statements without adding any substance to them..there, hardy har har
 
Old May 16, 2026 | 05:10 AM
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No. I can’t get past the fact that it looks like a canned ham, or this guy


 
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No. I can’t get past the fact that it looks like a canned ham, or this guy

same here..my first thought was one of these..instead of Vortex they should have named it Optimus Prime



I went with the SE Extreme Circle, half the price, easier to service and can easily rotate it 180 to allow for longer service intervals


 
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Old May 16, 2026 | 07:56 AM
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same here..my first thought was one of these..instead of Vortex they should have named it Optimus Prime




I thought the same thing... Optimus Prime.


OP, it IS a "unique"look, but I would have to pass.....

 
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Old May 16, 2026 | 09:11 PM
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Ha ha. I’ve been told that I don’t have good taste. I have the SE Wedge on my Road Glide but decided to be different on my Street Glide. I actually like the Vortex a/c. I’ve received a lot of compliments on this bike but primarily because of the Blue Burst color.


 
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Old May 17, 2026 | 12:52 PM
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Thanks for the photo. I think it looks pretty good. I was also wanting something different and thinking about doing that black vortex.

Nice color.
 
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Air cleaner gives you more room
 
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Old May 17, 2026 | 04:31 PM
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I like it. Doubt I'll ever give up my Ovals but better looking than a lot out there.

Kinda matches the more modern looking bikes.
 
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I like that you can see more of the engine

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Air cleaner gives you more room
 
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I wanted something different, and like how it shows off the "jewelry":



 
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