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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 04:02 PM
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I want to start my Stage 1 upgrade on my Deluxe but want to keep the stock A/C cover. What options are out there for removing the A/C back plate and installing a high flow A/C while keeping the stock chrome cover? It appears that Harley doesn't make a Screamin Eagle A/C to fit the stock cover. Thanks for any input.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 04:15 PM
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HD does make an SE filter and backing plate that will fit under that stock football, you could also go with the Arlen Ness Big Sucker. Im sure there are a few others but those are the most popular. On a side note, if you buy the SE A/C get the K and N filter, it will last alot longer.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 04:19 PM
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What year is your bike??? I put a SE/AC on my 08 Train and kept the stock cover till I switched to a round cover with a SCREAMIN EAGLE trim ring. Check your selling dealers parts dept.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by DECON BLUE
What year is your bike??? I put a SE/AC on my 08 Train and kept the stock cover till I switched to a round cover with a SCREAMIN EAGLE trim ring. Check your selling dealers parts dept.
Thanks for the info and pics; your bike looks sweet! I will check with the dealer. The S/E filter that fits the stock cover is not listed in the 2009 Catalog or at least I can't find it. Maybe they still sell it but it's just not listed....or maybe Im just blind :-)
 
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 04:30 PM
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Wife has a Ness big sucker on her Deluxe and it uses the stock cover.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by oldgeezer
Wife has a Ness big sucker on her Deluxe and it uses the stock cover.

Good to know...I always thought the Ness Big Suckers were totally custom.....Thank you.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 05:07 PM
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Check this link. Might help?

http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US

The cover just screws on like normal.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 05:16 PM
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I installed the K&N kit in my bike. Works great and sounds good too.

http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/produc...fCatId=&mmyId=
 
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I just recently had the dealer install V&H LONGSHOTS, SERT and a new S/E A/C,,,,
the service advisor showed me how the A/C cover is farther out to allow more air to the breather..... didn't examine it closely, but it does "stick-out" farther than stock.
 
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Originally Posted by CrawdadAZ
Check this link. Might help?

http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US

The cover just screws on like normal.

I saw that kit. I thought it required the optional round HD cover. Didn't realize I can install that and put the stock cover over it. Thank you.
 
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