Opinions?? Round vs Stock AC cover

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Nov 9, 2011 | 07:33 PM

TKDKurt

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Opinions?? Round vs Stock AC cover

I am trying to decide whether to go with the Screamin' Eagle Stage 1 air cleaner that uses the stock AC cover or the new Round Screamin' Eagle Stage 1 for Sportsters. Is anyone running the round one? Do you have photos?

What do you guys think about changing the look to a round AC on a Sportster as opposed to keeping the traditional Sportster ham can shape? I'm intrigued by the round one but I'm not sure it will look right on a Sporty. It may be that I just want change for change's sake. Opinions please?

Nov 9, 2011 | 07:45 PM

Mich

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I have not bought mine yet but when my bike hits the road again this spring it will be with the new round AC for sportsters. I love the raw look of it.

Nov 9, 2011 | 07:46 PM

warrick

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I am in the same boat, been kickin it around for a while now. I have seen the JM 4" round ones and the Ness Big Sucker (think it is 8"). I wonder what the new SE Stage 1 is.

I have been close to changing several times, but I don't hate the hamcan.

Nov 9, 2011 | 07:49 PM

Booey424

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I like my ham can cover. Plus I have the 2003 insert, and they don't make a round 2003 insert

Nov 9, 2011 | 07:50 PM

doobs48

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I personally like the round better... but why spend the money on the SE kit? Especially when there are threads like this about a DIY for cheap

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...s-of-pics.html

And it looks just as good, if not better than the SE

Nov 9, 2011 | 07:54 PM

Wizid

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My ride is an '05 Road King not a Sportster, but I think the round filter is a more "old School" look.

Nov 9, 2011 | 08:33 PM

Mich

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I have read the DIY thread, personally I think the SE looks a lot better. But, to each their own, that's the beauty of customizing, do it for yourself!