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Old Sep 16, 2012 | 06:44 PM
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I am curious as to what stage 1 air cleaners you slim owners are using. I love the factory cover so I do not want to do a whole new air cleaner setup. I just want to upgrade the guts. Brand/Part numbers would be appreciated as well as any info. Thanks!
 
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Old Sep 16, 2012 | 07:54 PM
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I'm on an Arlen Ness Big Sucker. I know you said you like the stock cover but it was too big for me. I wanted to see more of the engine.
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Old Sep 17, 2012 | 01:12 AM
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The OUTLAW HiFlow 587 will work perfectly with your existing cover. It is a great low-profile Stage 1 Air Cleaner.

Give a call during the week and let them know you want just the air cleaner, no cover.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2012 | 05:04 AM
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What's wrong with the Screaming Eagle stage 1 air cleaner?



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Old Sep 17, 2012 | 06:23 AM
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Lupus I like the smaller type like you have to see more motor too. Is this the kit you have? What about a cover?

http://www.jpcycles.com/product/400-216
 
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Old Sep 17, 2012 | 11:09 AM
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What's wrong with the Screaming Eagle stage 1 air cleaner?


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It routes hot oily air into your intake which reduces performance AND engine longevity.

Also, how many posts do we read about people who complain that they have not changed anything on their bike but it has started pinging?

One of the reasons is because when you route the hot oily air back into the intake it builds carbon deposits on the piston, increasing compression and then the engine starts pinging because it was not tuned for the increase compression.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2012 | 08:52 PM
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Thanks for the input fellas.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2012 | 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by SlimFan
Lupus I like the smaller type like you have to see more motor too. Is this the kit you have? What about a cover?

http://www.jpcycles.com/product/400-216
Yep. That's it. The cover is a Ness also. Came as one set. Here's a link
https://www.denniskirk.com/185442.sk...utm_medium=cse

Looks like th part number is 262019 if I'm reading it right.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2012 | 10:24 PM
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My bike as a SE stage 1 on it from the previous owner. If I change out the air cleaner do I need to have anything done to the bike? It's a carb.
 
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Originally Posted by DK Custom
It routes hot oily air into your intake which reduces performance AND engine longevity.

Also, how many posts do we read about people who complain that they have not changed anything on their bike but it has started pinging?

One of the reasons is because when you route the hot oily air back into the intake it builds carbon deposits on the piston, increasing compression and then the engine starts pinging because it was not tuned for the increase compression.
First time ive seen a brass mesh filter used for that. Nice idea. Gots me thinking now.
 
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