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Old Oct 22, 2009 | 06:51 PM
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The Ness is probably the best deal out there. I got a Doherty. It's really expensive, it looks really good, I have no idea if it makes any difference in performance. I think anything is going to flow better than stock, but unless you've got a monster motor, the a/c isn't going to make much difference.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2009 | 07:24 PM
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I was recommended, and have thus purchased, a Zippers Max Flo. The Arlen Ness Big Sucker is excellent as well- both (with the football cover replaced by a cool outer cover) allow a higher flow rate. My third choice would be a SE Stage 1A/C
Those SE Heavy Breathers style A/Cs are aerodynamically challenged since the end cover blocks air flow-like a semi in a wind tunnel- that's why Arlen Ness redesigned and went to the big sucker. I do agree they look good, but drop the bike and it will probably need to be replaced.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2009 | 09:26 PM
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Screw the filter... lol




Hi 5... Give me a call man my friend in Kailua might have might have some AC's
 

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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by ctwith3
Those SE Heavy Breathers style A/Cs are aerodynamically challenged since the end cover blocks air flow-like a semi in a wind tunnel- that's why Arlen Ness redesigned and went to the big sucker. I do agree they look good, but drop the bike and it will probably need to be replaced.
Thats where I think the SE Ventilator will do well.
 
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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 09:56 PM
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the Ventilator is a decent choice as well, it's really all this style- just do some research on the cfm each flows.
 
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