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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 07:36 PM
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I'm thinking of ditching my tear drop AC cover (see sig)and going with the open look, I just put on a blank CD so I could get a feel for it before I go shopping for a new one


Ya or Na?

 
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 07:39 PM
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Looks good start shopping.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 07:39 PM
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Looks sharp! I like how you can see more of the motor, and its very understated. Nice!
 
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 07:45 PM
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Looks good. I may 'test drive' a CD before I finally make up my mind to get rid of the football cover.


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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 07:58 PM
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Here's what I did with the willie g insert.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 08:02 PM
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My friend swears by the open K&N style Harley Davidson Screamin' Eagle filter set-up.
He also has the "sock" covering it in case of wet weather.
Nice looking "Deuce" you've got there !
Where did you get your chrome swingarm covers and who's are they ?
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 08:04 PM
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I like the look of an open air cleaner far better than the football or the teardrop.

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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 08:09 PM
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What do you do about cleaning bugs outa there? I just came back from a little over 700 mile ride in the last two days and I had a layer of bugs you wouldn't believe as well as enough honey to cover a toast.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 08:11 PM
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I did the open look
 
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 08:15 PM
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Open air cleaners are all good until it rains. Keep this in mind if you tour.
 
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