They are both open all around but the Kuryakyn uses a K&N filter. i understand that the backplate also allows for more air flow??? Any thoughts on this? I had the Kuryakyn on my Deluxe which i recently traded for a CVO 110 softail and i was thinking about having the dealer put the Kuryakyn air cleaner on my new bike. i like the looks of it better, but i want to make sure i'm also getting better performance. the only downside to the Kuryakyn is that it does tend to stick out more and my leg is pushed out to the right making foot contact with the brake pedal only at the right side of the pedal. The dealer will also be switching out my Vance and Hines Big Shots Long onto the new bike.
What would you guys do, keep the Screamin Eagle Ventilator on or install the Kuryakyn Hi Five MACH 2? Thanks for your input!

 

I am very curious of the reposes you get. I was looking at the Kuryakyn Hi-Five Mach 2 but haven't been able to find many reviews. Right now I am debating between that and the Screamin Eagle Heavy Breather for 2011 Rocker C.

 

I've had the Hi-Five on my Dyna for years and you nailed my only complaint. Despite awesome looks and K&N performance it sometimes annoys me that it pushes my leg out to the right.

I've been recently looking at the new Kuryakyn Street Sleeper. Same K&N filter, but a closer fit, more OEM appearance. Maybe this will end up replacing the HD stage 1 filter on my Heritage.

 

I was thinking about this today and wondering if anyone had tested any of the intakes. I like the look of the ventillator personally.

 

I have a ventillator/with the k&n filter for sale if anybody is interested. 140.00 complete and in perfect shape

 

arlen ness big sucker then just cut your football cover away

 

Hey Jim. What do you use to cut the football?
-jas

 

my vote is for the kuryakyn. i like the look of that intake!

 

I'm selling this setup because I went with the new Roland Sands Turbine. It is the Screamin Eagle Stage 1 with the black backing plate. Check out my for sale thread in the Softail Parts section of the Forums.

 

So they do make a k&n filter for the ventilator??