I am having Rhinehart True Duals and a Thundermax installed in the morning. I am curious to know which air cleaner everyone would recommend. I have narrowed the selection down to the Zippers kit or the Arlen Ness Big Sucker. I saw a picture of the Zippers air cleaner and it looks a little thicker which usually means better air flow right? I am not sure if the Zippers backing plate that comes with it allows for air flow as good as the one with the Arlen Ness Big Sucker. Also, I know the Arlen Ness comes with a chrome back plate? Does anyone know if the Zippers back plate is chrome?

I am having this done in the morning so prompt replies would be greatly appreciated.

 

I am doing a stage 1 on my Ultra with SERT and V&H Ovals. I purchsed the Ness unit but had buyers remorse. It is only a K&N "type" of element, not the real thing plus I have read a number of complaints of the backing plate breaking from forum members.
I bought a K&N kit, the RK 3909 at Auto zone for $110.
Now I have the real thing. The backing plate is black but I am not a chrome fan to the excess.

 

I have use Ness Big Sucker on a few of my Putts with GREAT RESULTS!!!!!!!!!!!

 

I have the zippers on mine and the back plate is not chrome, only the front cover. but since its a back plate you don't see it!

I actually run a twin cam 88 cover insert on the end of mine for local riding on days where I don't have to worry about the weather. It looks just like the customs now with the K&N filter showing. If I go on a trip I will put the full cover on incase it rains. Its only 1 bolt and takes 2 seconds

 

JonnyC that kit you got from autozone, is it a direct fit for road kings and what all comes with it?

 

Wimmer performance intake or the new one by S&S!!!

 

Does anyone know where I can get a Big sucker back plate. I don't need the whole kit, just the back plate. My fault, I was tightening the back plate to the throat of the carb and pop'd the pot metal. anmyone? thx in advance, Rich

 

Puttnutt24... Have you tried calling A. Ness cust service... They great people and I'm sure you're not the first that has done it...
http://shop.arlenness.com/store/about.asp?SID=1&

 

I don't know if you have looked into DOHERTY air cleaners or not. They are a little pricey but well worth the money. I put a ThunderMax along with Doherty and SuperTrapp 2:1 exhaust on and I can give my buddy a big run for his money with his 103! Milage is still at 40mpg also.

 

I recently did a stage 1 on my Ultra using ANBS, SERT and V&H Ovals. The intake still uses my stock housing but of course the black plastic housing has been removed. I've wondered if that would be a problem in the rain. What have you guys found on this????