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Feb 3, 2016 | 09:11 AM

smalls78

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Air cleaner housing

Do all aftermarket air cleaners stick out further? I'm running an aftermarket filter that uses stock housing cover but sticks it out prob 2 inches now.

For just running a catless header, slip-on mufflers, and PowerVision...do I even need the aftermarket air cleaner? Does anyone use stock or maybe the K&N replacement filter?

Thanks for feedback.

Feb 3, 2016 | 09:37 AM

GTK

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If your aftermarket air cleaner is wider than the stock HD one,it stands to reason it will stick out more.

Feb 3, 2016 | 09:47 AM

smalls78

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Quote:

Originally Posted by GTK

If your aftermarket air cleaner is wider than the stock HD one,it stands to reason it will stick out more.

Lol, captain obvious. I should've rephrased my question;

1. Are there slim aftermarket air cleaners anyone is using?

2. Does anyone keep the stock AC (or maybe use the K&N)? If so, any noticeable difference?

Feb 3, 2016 | 10:00 AM

grbrown

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It would help us to know which filter you currently have. The stock airbox is actually a muffler, as well as providing a mounting for the filter element. Simply replacing the stock housing with a flat backplate will increase noise and airflow. The SE filters usually get rid of the stock airbox and the last one I had didn't seem to be any deeper, it also used the stock cover. Take a look at #29400233.

Feb 3, 2016 | 10:02 AM

Dezz

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I felt a big improvement in performance w/ my aftermarket cleaner (big sucker) vs my stock filter. What air cleaner are you using?

I also didn't like it sticking out further at first but I recently got floorboard extensions and the difference is night and day, much more comfortable.

Feb 3, 2016 | 10:05 AM

smalls78

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Originally Posted by grbrown

Fuel Moto air cleaner using stock cover

Feb 3, 2016 | 10:42 AM

OldPhat

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I use a K&N filter in my stock ac housing (K&N part #HD-1614) plus a DK Customs breather kit.

It works good and more then likely will supply more air then my engine can use, Just saying.

Last edited by OldPhat; Feb 3, 2016 at 10:56 AM.

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Feb 3, 2016 | 01:19 PM

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