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Old Mar 10, 2018 | 01:05 PM
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I was considering a Hammer offset air cleaner for my Roadster but decided on one of the new Iron’s round air cleaner. It uses the exact same air filter so no change in the way it runs. I’m 5’3” also and it gives some extra knee room and is about 1/2 the money of the Hammer.
Do you have a link to the air filter you are referring to? How can it be the exact same size when Hammer offers 3 different sizes of air cleaners?
 
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Old Mar 10, 2018 | 01:15 PM
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It’s right in my factory parts book...same air filter for both the ham can and the round air cleaner, check with any dealer...
 
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Old Mar 10, 2018 | 01:33 PM
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The Hammer vents the breather out side the engine. Harley doesn't. Very important. And Hammer does NOT use a Harley filter.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2018 | 02:35 PM
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It’s right in my factory parts book...same air filter for both the ham can and the round air cleaner, check with any dealer...
That’s not the same K&N element or a/c. So don’t compare apples to oranges.......
 
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Old Mar 10, 2018 | 02:51 PM
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Who said anything about K&N? I was giving an alternative for the original poster...
 
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Old Mar 10, 2018 | 02:53 PM
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Not an alternative. Not on the same page in my opinion.
 
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So..stay with the Hammer offset it looks like. I’m gonna use the stock cover so the price isn’t all that much for the Hammer.

I did find the Drake from Vance and Hines on EBay for $200...any thoughts on that ? I’m looking for knee clearance mainly

https://www.ebay.com/itm/VANCE-HINES...1aBeIC&vxp=mtr

 
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So..stay with the Hammer offset it looks like. I’m gonna use the stock cover so the price isn’t all that much for the Hammer.

I did find the Drake from Vance and Hines on EBay for $200...any thoughts on that ? I’m looking for knee clearance mainly

https://www.ebay.com/itm/VANCE-HINES...1aBeIC&vxp=mtr

Hammer with stock ham cover works great and keeps most of the water out in a rain storm. Only reason I didn't go with the custom face plate was due to how much I ride in the rain. No issues with the current setup (hammer 3in and stock hd cover)
 
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Originally Posted by Slayor$
So..stay with the Hammer offset it looks like. I’m gonna use the stock cover so the price isn’t all that much for the Hammer.

I did find the Drake from Vance and Hines on EBay for $200...any thoughts on that ? I’m looking for knee clearance mainly

https://www.ebay.com/itm/VANCE-HINES...1aBeIC&vxp=mtr

Since you're asking for alternatives....

The Hammer is top notch. However it's overkill for a stock 883. Not saying that's a bad thing, just you'll never get close to using it's potential. If I was planning to significantly increase HP,..I'd say get the Hammer and buy an AC once.

I have the DK Customs Outlaw 425. It's only 4.25" round so it's small. It also vents outside which I think is key. Different cover options too. It's also inexpensive. Have a look http://www.dkcustomproducts.com/spor...stems-c106.htm
 
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... to give her more room for her knee to clear the AC. Does it give you more room? Is a new tune necessary on a fuel injected bike? ...
Here's yet another option. This gives my right knee more room. And because I didn't radically change the exhaust, I didn't need a new tune:



It's a DKCustom stack (with screen & filter) BTW.
 
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