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Old 02-06-2009, 04:00 PM
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Default Screamin Eagle vs Big Sucker Stage 1 air cleaner

Hi Guys,
Just wanted to get some opinions on which air cleaner to go with, Screamin Eagle or AN Big Sucker. I have heard that the Big sucker has the K&N filter but also requires oiling and I have also heard that the Screamin Eagle filter has better air flow but has a paper filter. Is the screamin eagle design better than the AN big sucker? Getting a lot of conflicting advice reading the forums. Hoping you guys can clear this up. I would like to go with AN but just wanted to hear both sides. Thanks.
 
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The guys at Fuel Moto recommended a S.E with a K&N filter on it (for me). They sell the kit for like $130.
 
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Big Sucker is MADE IN CHINA!
 
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I have the SE Heavy Breather on mine...works good.
 
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SE with K&N. The original filter fell apart!
 
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I have both. The filter on the SE fell apart after 5,000 miles.
 
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Contact Fuel Moto, they know their stuff. That's who I'll buy from when I'm ready. Work has been really slow lately so it may be a while before I can buy my stuff
 
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The chrome Big Sucker is the way I went, took off the Screamin Eagle intake and filter and threw it in the garbage, No regrets here...
 
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I went with the chrome Big Sucker too...no regrets.

I had the HD SE set up on it before and the system was not as clean as the Big Sucker. No more rubber breather tubes with the Big Sucker...just a simple one piece chrome plate.

As far as performance goes, I can't tell the diffrence between the two...the bike runs the same.
 
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Big Sucker 2, too. Get rid of those rubber breather tubes. Simple and clean. I found a good deal on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ARLEN...mZ120310490896
 


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