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Old May 7, 2020 | 02:46 PM
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Has anyone installed this on their bike? I have a 04 Sportster and I love the look of this or a round one like it...reviews, comments about this please...

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Old May 8, 2020 | 07:31 PM
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If that is anything like the old car versions we used to run, the element is a simple layer of relatively thin foam you oil up. I remember a backfire could start the element on fire, and it would basically melt down into the carb. I think those were Weiand brand triangular things. We used to run them, but I doubt I would run one now, since I think you can get a better filter. But if you like the looks, you can give it a shot. See if you can get replacement elements for it.
 
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I wouldn't use it but each to their own.
 

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