Open air cleaner question
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From: KMHT KFMY
RE: Open air cleaner question
Oh well.
I do like that open AC idea, I guess I have to start looking for a Ness Big Sucker and get the map for the PC III ready.
My bike never sees rain so I'm not too worried about the open element. Heck my bike rarely sees sun either now that I think of it.
I do like that open AC idea, I guess I have to start looking for a Ness Big Sucker and get the map for the PC III ready.
My bike never sees rain so I'm not too worried about the open element. Heck my bike rarely sees sun either now that I think of it.
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From: Biddeford, Maine
RE: Open air cleaner question
ORIGINAL: Tech2
I see a lot of folks here are running a SE Stage 1 or K&N air cleaner with the "football" cover removed, and have installed an air cleaner insert to cover just the end of the air cleaner. I did a search on the forum here, and noticed that some of the air cleaner inserts actually appear to be derby covers with the five holes around the outer edge.
Am I mistaken, or can any derby cover be used as an air cleaner insert for the open air cleaner look? If true, will I have to buy one of the air cleaner trim kits that use a supplied attachment bracket and then also buy the derby cover that I like? Is making any sense at all?????
I see a lot of folks here are running a SE Stage 1 or K&N air cleaner with the "football" cover removed, and have installed an air cleaner insert to cover just the end of the air cleaner. I did a search on the forum here, and noticed that some of the air cleaner inserts actually appear to be derby covers with the five holes around the outer edge.
Am I mistaken, or can any derby cover be used as an air cleaner insert for the open air cleaner look? If true, will I have to buy one of the air cleaner trim kits that use a supplied attachment bracket and then also buy the derby cover that I like? Is making any sense at all?????
Steve
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RE: Open air cleaner question
Here's a pic of a air cleaner insert being used as you describe. It is the HD flame one made out plastic, cost about $25.00.
It is mounted on an original K&N that came with the HD Hi-Flow kit back in 1999 or so.
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From: Motown
RE: Open air cleaner question
Cool. So I can also use any of the inserts with the single screw hole in the center. I suppose now I need to decide which style to go with. Thanks again to all who responded.
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RE: Open air cleaner question
ORIGINAL: Tech2
Cool. So I can also use any of the inserts with the single screw hole in the center. I suppose now I need to decide which style to go with. Thanks again to all who responded.
Cool. So I can also use any of the inserts with the single screw hole in the center. I suppose now I need to decide which style to go with. Thanks again to all who responded.
You can even use the ones with the 5 holes... The come with a star bracket that goes between the air filter and the cover...
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RE: Open air cleaner question
I had 2 custom made at Extreme Custom Engraving , both use a single bolt. If you come up with a design he can accomodate. I run the SE air cleaner.
Work great except for a little sputter in heavy rain . www.azece.com Cap is a great guy to work with
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Work great except for a little sputter in heavy rain . www.azece.com Cap is a great guy to work with
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RE: Open air cleaner question
I know this is an old post but I did a search and this seems like the perfect thread to post to....
I bought the skull cover for my low rider, and I am not sure how to pop out the stock one?
It appears it's NOT necessary to have the open look and keep the stock football cover, and put the insert in the middle, but I'm not sure how to go about doing that.
Any help is appreciated.
I bought the skull cover for my low rider, and I am not sure how to pop out the stock one?
It appears it's NOT necessary to have the open look and keep the stock football cover, and put the insert in the middle, but I'm not sure how to go about doing that.
Any help is appreciated.
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From: Vermont
RE: Open air cleaner question
ORIGINAL: itznin
I know this is an old post but I did a search and this seems like the perfect thread to post to....
I bought the skull cover for my low rider, and I am not sure how to pop out the stock one?
It appears it's NOT necessary to have the open look and keep the stock football cover, and put the insert in the middle, but I'm not sure how to go about doing that.
Any help is appreciated.
I know this is an old post but I did a search and this seems like the perfect thread to post to....
I bought the skull cover for my low rider, and I am not sure how to pop out the stock one?
It appears it's NOT necessary to have the open look and keep the stock football cover, and put the insert in the middle, but I'm not sure how to go about doing that.
Any help is appreciated.