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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 04:30 PM
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Just looking for a little info as far as performance goes for this product. I have an 08 softail custom.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2009 | 03:21 AM
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Check out this before you buy big sucker. www.bcheads.com top right corner of page. Worth a LOOK.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2009 | 03:28 AM
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Agree with the above post check them all out before taking the plunge I have a Ness Big Sucker on the 08 FLHTwith no complaints .. Simple Install and can use the Stock Cover until find a cover truly like to cover it.. One thing to remember only going to to increase airflow by what you exhaust out as well...
 
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Old Jan 13, 2009 | 03:28 AM
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Honestly, I really don't like mine. I've still had problems with blow-by and I've tried everything from different banjos to running less oil...there are alot better kits out there for around the same price. I'm already looking for something different and I've only had it for about 6 months. Some people swear by em, I just swear AT mine, lol.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2009 | 07:40 AM
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Never had a problem, never heard of anyone having a problem either.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2009 | 08:58 AM
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Love the big sucker. Blowby is a problem with any afermarket filter on a Harley. It is the engine design, not the filter...
 
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Old Jan 13, 2009 | 11:49 AM
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Had one on mine till I did even swap for SE Heavy Breather... I liked it though.. Looked good, and Easy install.. Great Prices on em Ebay..
 
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Old Jan 13, 2009 | 05:15 PM
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i love mine and no blowby. I got the chrome backplate with the built in vents.
 
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Never a problem with mine, and I'd buy it again in a heartbeat...
 
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