Which air cleaner and filter combo best keeping dirt out
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11-03-2012 | 08:55 PM
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11-03-2012 | 09:51 PM
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I've heard of lots of people running those with no problems. I have bought some things from that seller (GL Sportster), good people, they have reasonable shipping costs too.
That Ness AC should be just like the VO2, not sure why that one won't fit older than '04 but I wouldn't chance it. The filter should come pre-oiled and ready to go, when you need to clean it, you can get a K&N kit for $12 that has enough cleaner and oil to recharge it a couple of times.
DK Customs has a good intake system too, it will cost a little more, but isn't outrageous, and their quality is probably a little better versus the Ness.
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11-03-2012 | 10:36 PM
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In all reality most aftermarket air cleaners and the HD Screaming Eagle one will perform about the same when you do a full properly tuned Stage 1. A normally aspired Sporty engine can only intake a certain amount of air no matter how well the manufacturers claim their filters can flow.
Pick the air cleaner that you like best. If using the K&N filter, just clean it at it's recommended intervals along with changing your oil at it's maintenance schedule and your Sporty will last a long time.
Pick the air cleaner that you like best. If using the K&N filter, just clean it at it's recommended intervals along with changing your oil at it's maintenance schedule and your Sporty will last a long time.
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11-04-2012 | 01:53 AM
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SE with a K&N is what I use.
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11-04-2012 | 10:32 AM
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It's not too bad of a job to change the jet or jets, if you already have the air cleaner off, it's a lot easier to get to, you can just remove the bowl without removing the carb from the engine. Jets go in from the bottom with a flat head screwdriver.
When you are ready, start a new post and someone can probably give you a good starting point as far as jet sizes, you don't need a kit, you can buy individual jets, I just needed one.
Do you have a service manual?
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11-04-2012 | 05:00 PM
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Yeah, chances are you will. You'll also get a nice boost in performance when you do.
It's not too bad of a job to change the jet or jets, if you already have the air cleaner off, it's a lot easier to get to, you can just remove the bowl without removing the carb from the engine. Jets go in from the bottom with a flat head screwdriver.
When you are ready, start a new post and someone can probably give you a good starting point as far as jet sizes, you don't need a kit, you can buy individual jets, I just needed one.
Do you have a service manual?
It's not too bad of a job to change the jet or jets, if you already have the air cleaner off, it's a lot easier to get to, you can just remove the bowl without removing the carb from the engine. Jets go in from the bottom with a flat head screwdriver.
When you are ready, start a new post and someone can probably give you a good starting point as far as jet sizes, you don't need a kit, you can buy individual jets, I just needed one.
Do you have a service manual?
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11-04-2012 | 05:17 PM
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