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Air cleaner decision time....any suggestions? 10 Months, 2 Weeks ago  
I have had the stock air box(yuck), the Twin Velocity (sticks out way too far) and now a small cone shaped EMGO filter. I like the looks of the latest filter, but it really sucks in the wet weather.

I am hoping someone can give mesome feedback (pros and cons) of the High five air cleaner or something similar. I am not into the BAK's at all.

I am looking to find an air cleaner that will not stick out very far at all, and smaller in design. I know some of you have used some of the K&N products and they look nice but I really do not have the means to fab any brakets for the filter.

So, come on fellow Roaidies, let hear from you.
 
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Re:Air cleaner decision time....any suggestions? 10 Months, 2 Weeks ago  
I use the k&n and the brackets were simple. I found 2 little strips of stainless and drilled 2 holes in them....used the stock box bolts...done! Sets under the tank...cant even tell its there...all for $42.

 
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Re:Air cleaner decision time....any suggestions? 10 Months, 2 Weeks ago  


If I ever grew tired of the Stock one this would definitely be a contender



 
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Re:Air cleaner decision time....any suggestions? 10 Months, 2 Weeks ago  
Wifey picked out Shanes "Hard Times" air cleaner for hers. It has a low profile and looks nice and simple. Comes with the back plate with built in brackets. The cover is a blank slate ready for your own ideas. Scroll down here http://www.sscustomcycle.com/products/engine/roadstar.shtml
 
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Re:Air cleaner decision time....any suggestions? 10 Months, 2 Weeks ago  
I went with the Max Air, doubled my gas milage when I put it on...

 
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Re:Air cleaner decision time....any suggestions? 10 Months, 2 Weeks ago  
Another vote for the K&N
 
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Re:Air cleaner decision time....any suggestions? 10 Months, 2 Weeks ago  
Kai_Sayson wrote:
I went with this, I forget what its called but it doubled my gas milage when I put it on...


Kai, I like it. Where the heck did you get it? Can you take some close-up pics, inside and out?
 
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Re:Air cleaner decision time....any suggestions? 10 Months, 2 Weeks ago  
Kai_Sayson wrote:
I went with this, I forget what its called but it doubled my gas milage when I put it on...



It looks like a max air
 
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Re:Air cleaner decision time....any suggestions? 10 Months, 2 Weeks ago  
Tug wrote:
Kai_Sayson wrote:
I went with this, I forget what its called but it doubled my gas milage when I put it on...



It looks like a max air


I think You're right. Can't seem to find any for sale on the interweb.
 
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