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Old Dec 28, 2012 | 01:43 PM
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Good day all... I am looking to buy a RC componant air cleaner i think it look good and it would match my wheels. I hate the football looking cover. My questions is it a good product ? Is the round heavy breather good or the old one is better ? I have Rinehart slip ons and i am looking to buy PCV to go with all that. I need your advice on that ! Thank you and happy holidays


 
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Old Dec 28, 2012 | 01:45 PM
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They cost way too much honestly. RC and Roland sands are proud as **** of their breathers. If you want to spend the money it's on you, but you can get the same performance out of the Big Sucker or Kurykan models.
 
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Old Dec 28, 2012 | 02:07 PM
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Get the RC to match your wheels if your budget allows it. You'll be happy with it.
 
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Old Dec 28, 2012 | 03:53 PM
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I have the SE HB and love it but whatever you go with you will require an ECM calibration. I am saying this from the installation instructions and did not apply to me as I have a carb on my 01 FLHR. The only thing I have RC are their Eclipse slip ons and love them.
 
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Old Dec 28, 2012 | 03:58 PM
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HD Heavy Breather is better product IMO. And the heavy breather does nor get in your way.
The compact one install with hard lowers
 
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Old Dec 28, 2012 | 05:02 PM
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I kinda like the original football breather cover.
I catch myself looking at it considering ways to hide/modify a CCW Holster in/ around/ behind it somehow; man it needs to be right there!
Rugar LC9 Lazer max wants to be on the 'King!
 
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Old Dec 28, 2012 | 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by smitty901
HD Heavy Breather is better product IMO. And the heavy breather does nor get in your way.
The compact one install with hard lowers
Actually this is the better product. This is the company that H-D ripped off:

www.wimmercustomcycles.com
 

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Old Dec 28, 2012 | 09:41 PM
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I vote for the RC a/c. It will look great. I have their slash cut slip-ons and really like them.
 
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GrandpoohBah Let me know when you figure out the ccw holster. I like the way you think. That has crossed my mind several times.
 
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Did you check the Fuelmoto offerings?
 
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