Ness Big Sucker stage 1 vs stage 2?
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Ness Big Sucker stage 1 vs stage 2?
I have a 2009 Sportster 1200c that I want to upgrade the air filter and pipes as well as adding a power commander. I was wondering if there was a reason why I should choose a stage 2 system over the stage 1 system, or if there was any detriment to using the stage 2 system without doing more extensive internal upgrades to the engine?
I envision upgrading the pipes to either Vance & Hines Big Radius pipes or Screaming Eagle pipes.
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Craig
I envision upgrading the pipes to either Vance & Hines Big Radius pipes or Screaming Eagle pipes.
Thanks
Craig
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I do like the looks of the Big Sucker 2 better than the BS1. So for a few extra $$$ I can go for the looks, and not negatively affect the performance of the bike?
Thanks
Craig
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Craig
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The only down side to the BS2 is there are very few cover available for it and if you run it open on that FI bike it can get noisy, I have ridden a couple of bikes with open filters and the FI noise can drowned out the exhaust at certain RPM's.
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I just ordered a BS I for my 2010 Iron. The Arlen Ness website says that you can put the stock cover over the filter. However, I don't like the stock cover... anyone know if I'll encounter any problems running it without the cover (other than rain)?
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You shouldn't have a problem running it without a cover. Even with rain, the most you'll get is the rain washing off some of oil from the filter. Mine's always been exposed, and my cover is only like a flat pan that covers the metal mounting area of the filter. It doesn't cover the filtering portion.