Joker Machine Air Cleaner: Real Fitment? / Velocity Stacks
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Joker Machine Air Cleaner: Real Fitment? / Velocity Stacks
Hey guys,
For my 02 883C I am looking either to put a velocity stack (http://www.lowbrowcustoms.com/index...._detail&p=1483) or one of the JM's air cleaner assembly (http://www.jokermachine.com/itemstre...&Placeholder=0). On JM's website it says that it only fits 04-up Sportys, and this is what they said to me by email but both Dennis Kirk and Drag Specialties say it fits earlier models. What would be your take on this? :-)
Also, I read in different places that velocity stack could harm engines. I've read that stacks with filters do not perform well and that the ones (like the one linked above) with mesh screens only protect alright but not in dusty conditions. I've read comments from many people, some saying stacks are to be avoided and some others said they had no problems at all. I ride in urban conditions most of the time (read "city" and some country side riding but in VA so no desert and no beach). What is your take on that too?
The reason why I'm looking at these two different products is because they seem to both be small and show the engine a lot (I'm more into smooth/simple lines than anything else).
Thanks a lot (in advance). Your help, guys, is always more than welcome
Vinny
For my 02 883C I am looking either to put a velocity stack (http://www.lowbrowcustoms.com/index...._detail&p=1483) or one of the JM's air cleaner assembly (http://www.jokermachine.com/itemstre...&Placeholder=0). On JM's website it says that it only fits 04-up Sportys, and this is what they said to me by email but both Dennis Kirk and Drag Specialties say it fits earlier models. What would be your take on this? :-)
Also, I read in different places that velocity stack could harm engines. I've read that stacks with filters do not perform well and that the ones (like the one linked above) with mesh screens only protect alright but not in dusty conditions. I've read comments from many people, some saying stacks are to be avoided and some others said they had no problems at all. I ride in urban conditions most of the time (read "city" and some country side riding but in VA so no desert and no beach). What is your take on that too?
The reason why I'm looking at these two different products is because they seem to both be small and show the engine a lot (I'm more into smooth/simple lines than anything else).
Thanks a lot (in advance). Your help, guys, is always more than welcome
Vinny
Last edited by Voony; Apr 11, 2011 at 11:39 AM.
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I have the JM Air cleaner and I don't see why it wouldn't fit. The only difference between the model years is the Support bracket for the Throttle body on the EFI sportsters, you may need to install some spacers (extra washers) for the breathers where the banjo bolts are to make everything line up evenly.
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I have the JM Air cleaner and I don't see why it wouldn't fit. The only difference between the model years is the Support bracket for the Throttle body on the EFI sportsters, you may need to install some spacers (extra washers) for the breathers where the banjo bolts are to make everything line up evenly.
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Hey Voony... I have been riding with a Velocity Stack (Filter version) with no issues whatsoever... and in my opinion the engine runs as happy with it as when I had a high flow filter...
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Where did you get yours? Got a pic? :-)
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I got mine from ebay... about $200 including the breather kit...
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