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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 03:00 PM
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No problems here either. Had 'em on the last 2 bikes.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 03:03 PM
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Interesting, maybe I just got into a bad batch. Attached is a photo that shows how far the rear cyllinder breather hole was off. All other bolt's installed. The picture exaggerates the distance because of the shooting angle, but it was off .218 in. Sorry Journey level machinist for 16 years.

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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 08:54 PM
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Maybe its your bike?
 
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 09:31 PM
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no issues with last two bikes.&nbsp\\;best of luck in getting it right.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 09:56 PM
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Dealership took real good care of me. They gave a SE Stage 1 air intake for the same price as the AN, and then sold me a k&n filter for $20.00 It fit perfectly no problems.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 11:47 PM
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I have installed literally hundreds of these at the shop and never once had one not fit. Evo, TC88 Carb and FI. even the old Magnetti Morrelli FI set up.
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Stupid question but do you have the correct part number for the application?
 
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 03:31 AM
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No problems here.
Perfect fit.
Did you get the correct version for your bike ?
 
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 03:42 AM
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I put mine on three weeks ago with no problems
 
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 06:56 AM
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No issues here what so ever. I put mine on about a month ago and got it from Fuel Moto.

 
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 09:53 AM
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ORIGINAL: RCW

I have installed literally hundreds of these at the shop and never once had one not fit. Evo, TC88 Carb and FI. even the old Magnetti Morrelli FI set up.
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Stupid question but do you have the correct part number for the application?
+1 I've seen a lot of Big Suckers advertised to fit a large range of years, if it's an '08, I believe that one is unique on its own.
 
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