Arlen Ness big air kit

Metric Madman · 10-13-2008

Can anyone give me the low down on this? Do I have to get jetting adjusted or anything else? Easy install? Worth it? Really want it for the looks not the performance but would like to know thanks

Metric Madman · 10-13-2008

I really just want to replace my cover with something cool so even a cheaper alternative would be a welcome idea.

cruiserone · 10-13-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metric Madman

I really just want to replace my cover with something cool so even a cheaper alternative would be a welcome idea.

I've got a HD air cleaner cover/insert from Ebay. Cut of the 900 emblem from the QEM airbox and fitted the new cover with a self made bracket. Sealed everything with silcone and ... there we go !!

inside

snug fit

done !!

Thank you predfan for your info and help over the big pond !!

Cheers from downunder

insolentminx · 10-13-2008

what year/model do you have?

with any air kit you need to adjust your fuel injection.

i installed a hypercharger mostly for looks but there's definitely an extra kick.
and installation is pretty simple.

a cheaper alternative is to buy a Harley air filter insert plate and just glue/bolt it onto the face of the stock airbox.

edit: ^^ he beat me to it, with a description too!!

how's that for service?!

cruiserone · 10-13-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by insolentminx

what year/model do you have?

with any air kit you need to adjust your fuel injection.

i installed a hypercharger mostly for looks but there's definitely an extra kick.
and installation is pretty simple.

a cheaper alternative is to buy a Harley air filter insert plate and just glue/bolt it onto the face of the stock airbox.

edit: ^^ he beat me to it, with a description too!!

how's that for service?!

That's us Aussies !!

(actually I'm german - migrated to AU 10 years ago )

Cheers

gvrider · 10-13-2008

I installed the AN Big Sucker on my bike about a month ago. It was an easy install and I think it looks great. You will need some type of fuel management system though, because it is allowing more air into the engine, so it will run leaner. The fuel management system, like a PCIII, will adjust for that and get more fuel into the cylinders. If you don't already, you will also need aftermarket exhaust, so you can move the extra air out of the engine.

If you don't have the $ to do it all at once, you really should start with the exhaust, then the fuel management, then the air intake.

predfan2001 · 10-13-2008

Man that looks great. I didn't cut out as much as you did so mine doesn't fit as good as yours. The cool thing about this mod is it looks great...and no other upgrades needed cuz it is still all stock. Good work!

Oh and you such post your own thread on this one for everyone to see. For around $20.00 USD, this is the most visually impacting mod in my opinion.

Metric Madman · 10-13-2008

I know I could screw that up real good. I know there is a post on here about how to do it so maybe I will go that way.

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Metric Madman Uncle Bob's Love Child BTK Intermediate Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 271	Arlen Ness big air kit Can anyone give me the low down on this? Do I have to get jetting adjusted or anything else? Easy install? Worth it? Really want it for the looks not the performance but would like to know thanks

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insolentminx a blur of chrome... BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: London, England. Posts: 3,393	what year/model do you have? with any air kit you need to adjust your fuel injection. i installed a hypercharger mostly for looks but there's definitely an extra kick. and installation is pretty simple. a cheaper alternative is to buy a Harley air filter insert plate and just glue/bolt it onto the face of the stock airbox. edit: ^^ he beat me to it, with a description too!! how's that for service?! __________________ Steve Poser Proud© Custom 900 Custom Pics

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predfan2001 Pro Blinker Tapper BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Clarksville Tn Posts: 1,011	Man that looks great. I didn't cut out as much as you did so mine doesn't fit as good as yours. The cool thing about this mod is it looks great...and no other upgrades needed cuz it is still all stock. Good work! Oh and you such post your own thread on this one for everyone to see. For around $20.00 USD, this is the most visually impacting mod in my opinion. __________________ 2007 Vulcan 900 Custom 1998 Lakota 300 Last edited by predfan2001 : 10-13-2008 at 09:37 PM.

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Metric Madman Uncle Bob's Love Child BTK Intermediate Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 271	I really just want to replace my cover with something cool so even a cheaper alternative would be a welcome idea.

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gvrider Not A Wild Hog BTK Beginner Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Grapevine, TX Posts: 85	I installed the AN Big Sucker on my bike about a month ago. It was an easy install and I think it looks great. You will need some type of fuel management system though, because it is allowing more air into the engine, so it will run leaner. The fuel management system, like a PCIII, will adjust for that and get more fuel into the cylinders. If you don't already, you will also need aftermarket exhaust, so you can move the extra air out of the engine. If you don't have the $ to do it all at once, you really should start with the exhaust, then the fuel management, then the air intake.

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Metric Madman Uncle Bob's Love Child BTK Intermediate Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 271	I know I could screw that up real good. I know there is a post on here about how to do it so maybe I will go that way.

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