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Old Jun 16, 2015 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by jgos929
You're looking at the filter cover not the actual air filter. It could be an Arlen Ness Big Sucker setup that uses the stock cover. I had one on my Nightster and it flowed a ton of air and still used the football cover.
yes, I did the same with a fuel Moto stage 1,k and n filter,......it deletes the plastic backing plate portion. Bolt the football back on open on with the back side open.. Works just fine. I've since changed it but with no noticable difference.
 

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Old Jun 16, 2015 | 09:44 PM
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Same here. I had the stock cover on my Vance & Hines V02 until I bought a different one.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2015 | 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by 24v
Put my wheels back on today with the 250 rear tire.





I know this is a super old pic but damn your bike is sexy!, Ive read thru most of this thread but what/how much is your rear lowered? and also I know its the dakota speedo but do you have a part # for it and did you powder that riser pieces and where the gear selector lights are??
Thanks man! Picking up my 15' breakout next week!
 
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Old Jun 17, 2015 | 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Cumminspwrd
...also I know its the dakota speedo but do you have a part # for it ...
Do yourself a favor and DON'T get a Dakota 3" speedo. Their Breakout version is a joke compared to the HD digital you can get for almost the same price. Here's comparison. The first is the Dakota (you can get red or blue, period). The second is the HD digital (you can change the colors to suit your taste). The third is Dakota's multicolor model for Harleys that use the larger 4.5" speedo - That one is nice looking, but it won't fit the Breakout( 3-3/8"). For about the same price, which one would you choose? (You can tell which one I chose.)
 
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Old Jun 17, 2015 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by FurryOne
Do yourself a favor and DON'T get a Dakota 3" speedo. Their Breakout version is a joke compared to the HD digital you can get for almost the same price. Here's comparison. The first is the Dakota (you can get red or blue, period). The second is the HD digital (you can change the colors to suit your taste). The third is Dakota's multicolor model for Harleys that use the larger 4.5" speedo - That one is nice looking, but it won't fit the Breakout( 3-3/8"). For about the same price, which one would you choose? (You can tell which one I chose.)
I'm still on my forum probation or I would click on the links lol
I was also considering the HD speedo as well, just comparing was all, maybe in a couple days ill be able to see haha.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2015 | 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Cumminspwrd
I'm still on my forum probation or I would click on the links lol
I was also considering the HD speedo as well, just comparing was all, maybe in a couple days ill be able to see haha.
Log out and then come back to this thread...you'll be able to see the pictures.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2015 | 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by FurryOne
Do yourself a favor and DON'T get a Dakota 3" speedo. Their Breakout version is a joke compared to the HD digital you can get for almost the same price. Here's comparison. The first is the Dakota (you can get red or blue, period). The second is the HD digital (you can change the colors to suit your taste). The third is Dakota's multicolor model for Harleys that use the larger 4.5" speedo - That one is nice looking, but it won't fit the Breakout( 3-3/8"). For about the same price, which one would you choose? (You can tell which one I chose.)
I could not disagree with this more. The Dakota was exactly what I wanted in a speedo. Simple, red, monocolor speedo that has all the info you need in an easy to read format. Plus it looks great when it is turned off. I'm not sure why you would say it is a joke? It displays all the same info as the Harley version.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2015 | 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Cumminspwrd
I know this is a super old pic but damn your bike is sexy!, Ive read thru most of this thread but what/how much is your rear lowered? and also I know its the dakota speedo but do you have a part # for it and did you powder that riser pieces and where the gear selector lights are??
Thanks man! Picking up my 15' breakout next week!
The rear is lowered with air ride. Shotgun Shock to be exact.
The risers are from a CVO Breakout, and yes I had them powder coated.
The Dakota Digital part # is MCL-3212-K-R.
 
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Originally Posted by 24v
I could not disagree with this more. The Dakota was exactly what I wanted in a speedo. Simple, red, monocolor speedo that has all the info you need in an easy to read format. Plus it looks great when it is turned off. I'm not sure why you would say it is a joke? It displays all the same info as the Harley version.
I agree with you on the looks, but I personally prefer the large analog tach.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2015 | 05:22 PM
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I wanted to get completely away from analog gauges.
 
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