Stage 1
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Road Captain
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Stage 1
I had a Ness big sucker on my 09, but today I bought the screaming eagle version today for convenience.
Do I remove the stock mounting bracket??
If I do this sucks because I'll have to lift the freakin tank. Is this correct??
Thanks.
Do I remove the stock mounting bracket??
If I do this sucks because I'll have to lift the freakin tank. Is this correct??
Thanks.
Road Warrior
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From: USA
i'm interested in this as well because i'm doing mine next week. the little bit of info i've been able to find looks like we should be able to access the alen bolts with the L shaped wrenches without removing the tank. at most might have to remove the bolt at the back of the tank and just lift it a little. Mine is a 2013 ultra classic
Cruiser
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From: Windsor, CT
Lifting the tank us real easy. Pull fuse for fuel pump and start the bike. Once it runs out of fuel disconnect line. Its a quick connect fitting. Pull the rear bolt and lift the tank. I thought it was a pita till I did it. No big deal. Only takes couple minutes and saves a lot if aggravation..
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Road Captain
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Lifting the tank us real easy. Pull fuse for fuel pump and start the bike. Once it runs out of fuel disconnect line. Its a quick connect fitting. Pull the rear bolt and lift the tank. I thought it was a pita till I did it. No big deal. Only takes couple minutes and saves a lot if aggravation..
Do you think lifting it just a little bit will give me enough access to get those things out?
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Road Captain
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Lifting the tank us real easy. Pull fuse for fuel pump and start the bike. Once it runs out of fuel disconnect line. Its a quick connect fitting. Pull the rear bolt and lift the tank. I thought it was a pita till I did it. No big deal. Only takes couple minutes and saves a lot if aggravation..
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Cruiser
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3/16 Allen Wrench
I installed the Screaming Eagle Stage 1 air cleaner on my 2012 FLHTK last week, and yes the support bracket has to be removed. The two bolts have a 3/16 Allen head, and are a PIA to reach. I ended up just raising the rear of the tank a couple inches which made the job much easier.
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Road Captain
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I installed the Screaming Eagle Stage 1 air cleaner on my 2012 FLHTK last week, and yes the support bracket has to be removed. The two bolts have a 3/16 Allen head, and are a PIA to reach. I ended up just raising the rear of the tank a couple inches which made the job much easier.
I kind of like that the SE filter doesn't stick out as far as the Big Sucker.
Thanks everyone.
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Road Captain
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I had the Big Sucker on my Road Glide. It was fine, & I wanted a high flow on my Ultra I ride now.
I didn't feel like running around any more so I bought the SE filter kit cause it was there.
I'll throw on a K & N after another 30K I guess.
Looks good - doesn't stick out like the Big Sucka
I didn't feel like running around any more so I bought the SE filter kit cause it was there.
I'll throw on a K & N after another 30K I guess.
Looks good - doesn't stick out like the Big Sucka