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Old Jan 18, 2013 | 10:15 PM
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Hi to all, today I installed a HD heavy breather (cone shape) on my Rocker C, and I like the way it looks with the chrome cover...I don't have the cover yet, I been reading a lot about the cover, that it lowers the performance because it decreases the air intake...decreasing the HP also...any info on it.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2013 | 10:37 AM
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didnt notice any difference after installing mine.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2013 | 11:02 AM
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Total BS. Someone tells you that, ask to see dyno proof (preferably w/o "cooked" #s).
 
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Old Jan 19, 2013 | 02:01 PM
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There is no way a cover over the heavy breather affects performance.

 
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Old Jan 19, 2013 | 03:08 PM
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I don't buy that either.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2013 | 06:23 PM
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Have any of you run into any problems with this filter cover? rattling, vibrating, coming off...also I been searching the web and the price is the same all over the place, $169.99, any discounts or offers?
 
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Old Jan 19, 2013 | 06:49 PM
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Have any of you run into any problems with this filter cover? rattling, vibrating, coming off...also I been searching the web and the price is the same all over the place, $169.99, any discounts or offers?
None of the above.

Try http://www.surdyke.com/ or http://www.newcastlehd.com/

Both had my cover for less than MSRP. Most of the time, surdyke.com will have the best online price. You could also check eBay or CraigsList.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2013 | 07:57 PM
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I checked both...great prices. Thanks
 
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Old Jan 19, 2013 | 08:58 PM
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They were saying that crap about it hurting performance when someone first linked a picture of it.
Little did they know that the cover still leaves room for more than enough air.

If I listened to half of these self appointed experts, I wouldn't have gotten my FXCWC.
Shows how much someone else's opinion is worth in my book.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2013 | 08:19 AM
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They told me when they dynoed my fat boy ,that I probably lost 1 to 1/2 hp using the Screaming eagle high flow over big sucker .But who cares it looks a lot better. Motor runs great.
 
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