High flow intake advice?
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
Ness big sucker:
under $120 from easternpc on ebay- shipped
easier install- the throttle body brace and tank stay in place
CHROME backing plate, means that the black and chrome motor is complemented- the S/E and others may be a cast grey- that doesn;t look so good where it attaches at the heads
oiled, washable, reusable filter media- not all hi flow kits offer this
...I used the S/E on many evo bikes, but back than they came with a K&N filter. the s/e is no longer the better value.
mike
under $120 from easternpc on ebay- shipped
easier install- the throttle body brace and tank stay in place
CHROME backing plate, means that the black and chrome motor is complemented- the S/E and others may be a cast grey- that doesn;t look so good where it attaches at the heads
oiled, washable, reusable filter media- not all hi flow kits offer this
...I used the S/E on many evo bikes, but back than they came with a K&N filter. the s/e is no longer the better value.
mike
Last edited by mkguitar; Oct 28, 2013 at 02:28 PM.
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From: Templeton California
Arlen Ness Big Sucker because it's the cheapest and yes it will work with your stock cover.Knowing that all Stage 1 filters will flow more than you stock motor can actually use there's no reason to spend more.I got mine on Ebay for 121 shipped.I'm sure some have paid less.
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From: Mansfield Texas
Look at the S&S Stealth air cleaner, you can use the stock cover. I have had one on my last 3 bikes, works great and you can pick them up on ebay for around $110 from Eastern Performance.
http://www.sscycle.com/product/Twin-...es-p25433.html
http://www.sscycle.com/product/Twin-...es-p25433.html
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the problem with aftermarket stage 1 is they all use K&N filters. K&N filters are junk. They are designed for racing applications and are designed to be cleaned after each race.
The old S&S cleaners used foam elements, not sure why they are using the K&N's now.
The old S&S cleaners used foam elements, not sure why they are using the K&N's now.
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Yep. Harley has a nice SE washable synthetic media filter. Some other good alternatives as well.
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At least someone else around here has some knowledge and common sense...
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Yea the K&N rep here on the forum doesnt like to debate oil less synthetic Vs K&N. Wonder why???