Damn A. Ness!!!!
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Lewisberry PA
I just took off a ness stage 2 today. One of the 3 bolts for the air cleaner broke. The filter is a K&N. Its in a box in my cabinet. Went back to a SEAC and the football cover, it was in stock and I was happy with this before.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: East Tennessee
+3 I have been running the same Ness backing plate on the last two bikes I have owned and never experienced a leak. It sounds like you are tightening your bolts way too tight and distorting the O rings. I have seen others do the same thing and have leaks.
I usually take them off and replace the O rings and tighten them back to spec and no problem from there on.
I usually take them off and replace the O rings and tighten them back to spec and no problem from there on.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: East Tennessee
A can of VHT Wrinkle Black Paint costs 10 bucks.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Kennewick, WA
I have bought a few pieces with their name on it and they are no longer in my possession and I won't spend another dime willingly with them.
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Naugatuck, CT
Have had the Ness Big Sucker now for a couple of months on the Road Glide. No leaks at all. Getting the O-rings to seat properly when you install can be a challenge but once seated corret I have had no issues.
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Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Indian Land, SC
Another lesson learned and more money thrown out the window.
At least with the solid billet backing plate & filter from Fuel Moto, I have a bullet proof backing plate that is guaranteed for life with a fair price.
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