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Old May 15, 2012 | 10:57 PM
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Here it is.
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Old May 16, 2012 | 04:58 AM
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How are the vents set-up in the heads with that air cleaner?
 
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Old May 16, 2012 | 09:14 AM
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How are the vents set-up in the heads with that air cleaner?
The bolts that secure the AC mount to the heads are hollow breather bolts. They vent directly from the engine through the AC mount and into the air intake. Simple and clean. There are no hoses or external filters to worry about.
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Old May 16, 2012 | 09:21 AM
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Thanks for the info. You know we expect to see the bike on the road next week, just kidding. Looking good.
 
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Old May 16, 2012 | 09:33 AM
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Thanks for the info. You know we expect to see the bike on the road next week, just kidding. Looking good.
hahaha...you're a funny guy scald. That's why I'm gonna kill you last. [Arnold in Commando]
 
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Old May 16, 2012 | 08:57 PM
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Just finished this thread....holy crap...Brother, rock on! Hella smoothe scoot!
 
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Old May 17, 2012 | 04:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Ergonight
hahaha...you're a funny guy scald. That's why I'm gonna kill you last. [Arnold in Commando]
Uh oh, I know what that means.
 
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Old May 17, 2012 | 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Feileod
Just finished this thread....holy crap...Brother, rock on! Hella smoothe scoot!
Thank you, sir.

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Uh oh, I know what that means.
"Ah'll be back."
 
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