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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 08:32 PM
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Question Arlen Ness Big Sucker?

Anybody have one of these? I am looking to put one on an 08 RK. Satisfied, disastisfied?

Can I use my current cover or do I have to buy a new one? I can't tell...
 
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 08:38 PM
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Work great and you can use your stock cover
 
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 08:42 PM
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I use one with the stock cover. I'm very happy with it. No more dripping oil out the AC since going with the AN BS AC.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 08:45 PM
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Post a picture. I am going to sell my brand new SE Heavy Breather and looking for options.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 08:46 PM
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It works great. Sounds nice too you can hear it flow more. The rubber seal around the stock oval has to come off. I got the chrome version cause you can see the backplate a little from the side.
 
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I also put one on my 07 about a week ago and have found it to be great for the first 100 miles or so. Don't forget that you want to put some sort of fuel management system on the bike.
 
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Originally Posted by Darthvader
Post a picture. I am going to sell my brand new SE Heavy Breather and looking for options.
Just out of curiosity, what don't you like abou it? It looks pretty damn cool, but I figure I can get the same results by spending a lot less...
 
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 08:51 PM
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They work great. The Big Sucker I works with your stock cover and the Big Sucker II will need a different cover.
 
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Originally Posted by sortasuave
I also put one on my 07 about a week ago and have found it to be great for the first 100 miles or so. Don't forget that you want to put some sort of fuel management system on the bike.
Debating on which one to get right now...
 
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 08:58 PM
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I put it on and drove a few miles. I have a Dyna and the foot position makes your leg slam against the snorkle. My foot felt like it was going to fall of the peg because my knee had to be so far out. Would be fine for on a bike with footboards.

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