Is was thinking about changing the air cleaner on my 02' 1200 Sportster with an aftermarket one. I would like something with improved breathing and good looks, but was looking for something that was a bolt on application. I don't want to have to take the bike in to have anything re-calibrated or adjusted. Is there anything out there like this? I have only been a bike owner for about a week so I have not seen all of the avaliable aftermarket items. I tried a search but couldn't find the info I was looking for. Thanks in advance!

 

If you improve breathing you have to deal with jetting on your '02...period. Increased air = Leaner AFM.

 

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Added the Arlen Ness Big Sucker- rejetted the card.

 

Which would be a better choice, the Big Sucker or the Screamin' Eagle Heavy Breather? The local dealer said they would only charge me $65 to rejet and set the carb with whatever I decide.

 

Performance wise they are the same, IMO. You'll have to decide which one you like the looks of.

 

forget the screamin eagle, you want to remove the breather scum from the aircleaner, doherty powerpacc is quality unit, maybe the BEST jets are about $3, get a friend to help on the 30 minute install, they dont say STEALER for nothing

 

Take a look at the forcewinder ...............they've been around longer

 

I used a forcewinder on my '02 scoot. I also had a mount like the heavy breather, no more oil on the side of my scoot either. You will have to rejet though, get a service manual and do it yourself. Not a hard job at all.