AIR AIR and more AIR? : V-Twin Forum: Harley Davidson Forums

BAMAFatBob08 · 11-02-2009, 09:33 PM

My wife bought me a 2008 FATBOB when they came out and of course I did the usual and on a budget of course.
Here is what i did and the question is near the end. I bought a set of V&H SHORT SHOTS STAGGERED and Installed a ARLEN NESS BIG SUCKER along with the V&H FUELPAK, When it came in. After maping it and calibrating the TPS, I was very well pleased with the difference in performance. And sound!
However, I do not think the Dyna stock cover is letting in the air the Filter is designed for and i noticed a lot of oil in the throttle body area during inspections. I took off the OEM cover and boy could i tell a difference and no more oil. Hmmm? But i am afraid that more rain and dirt may get in there? I like the looks of the open A/C but i need a cover for the front. I have seen one guy on a site that apparenlty cut out his OEM cover which says FATBOB 96 CUBES but i do not know what filter he had or if he had actually cut it out. Is that possible? Any suggestions on covers, is it ok to run without, was my OEM bogging down the air intake? And why no more oil in and around throttle body? Thanks ahead of time.
T.G.

07fxdb black · 11-02-2009, 09:57 PM

you might want to try posting in the twin cam engine mods, there would probably be more people there who could answer that question for you. hope ya get the answer your lookin for

JustDave71 · 11-02-2009, 10:28 PM

maybe the thread will be moved, but if I understand correctly you're asking if there's a more open cover available?

totally. ness makes one specifically for that big sucker kit

I use this shop a lot

http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/...x=0&Search.y=0

no?

BadWeather · 11-03-2009, 09:32 PM

There are a number of round covers you can get for the end of that a/c. Arlen Ness sells a very nice one. I have been running an open filter for years no problems but you need to keep it oiled and cleaned at least once a season.

C-Cat · 11-03-2009, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAMAFatBob08

My wife bought me a 2008 FATBOB when they came out and of course I did the usual and on a budget of course.
Here is what i did and the question is near the end. I bought a set of V&H SHORT SHOTS STAGGERED and Installed a ARLEN NESS BIG SUCKER along with the V&H FUELPAK, When it came in. After maping it and calibrating the TPS, I was very well pleased with the difference in performance. And sound! Addded 10mm SE plug wires, seems better,

hope it is ok to run these.
However, I do not think the Dyna stock cover is letting in the air the Filter is designed for and i noticed a lot of oil in the throttle body area during inspections. I took off the OEM cover and boy could i tell a difference and no more oil. Hmmm? But i am afraid that more rain and dirt may get in there? I like the looks of the open A/C but i need a cover for the front. I have seen one guy on a site that apparenlty cut out his OEM cover which says FATBOB 96 CUBES but i do not know what filter he had or if he had actually cut it out. Is that possible? Any suggestions on covers, is it ok to run without, was my OEM bogging down the air intake? And why no more oil in and around throttle body? Thanks ahead of time.
T.G.

http://hdforums.com/forum/dyna-glide...ner-cover.html
here's the football cleaner mod, step by step with different air cleaners and backing plates.

BAMAFatBob08 · 11-03-2009, 10:45 PM

yes a full open view of filter and an end cap/cover. Thanks for al replys
TG.

C-Cat · 11-03-2009, 10:57 PM

http://s263.photobucket.com/albums/i...t=IMG_0507.jpg
here's a pic of mine on a woods 325cfm element. the center cut out is on the small side compared to the air cleaner, so i painted the metal lip of the air filter with grill paint, giving it a textured look. i had a zippers filter last year and the cut out fit perfectly.

vindex1963 · 11-03-2009, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAMAFatBob08

My wife bought me a 2008 FATBOB when they came out and of course I did the usual and on a budget of course.
Here is what i did and the question is near the end. I bought a set of V&H SHORT SHOTS STAGGERED and Installed a ARLEN NESS BIG SUCKER along with the V&H FUELPAK, When it came in. After maping it and calibrating the TPS, I was very well pleased with the difference in performance. And sound!
However, I do not think the Dyna stock cover is letting in the air the Filter is designed for and i noticed a lot of oil in the throttle body area during inspections. I took off the OEM cover and boy could i tell a difference and no more oil. Hmmm? But i am afraid that more rain and dirt may get in there? I like the looks of the open A/C but i need a cover for the front. I have seen one guy on a site that apparenlty cut out his OEM cover which says FATBOB 96 CUBES but i do not know what filter he had or if he had actually cut it out. Is that possible? Any suggestions on covers, is it ok to run without, was my OEM bogging down the air intake? And why no more oil in and around throttle body? Thanks ahead of time.
T.G.

I merged your two threads.

JustDave71 · 11-03-2009, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C-Cat

http://s263.photobucket.com/albums/i...t=IMG_0507.jpg
here's a pic of mine on a woods 325cfm element. the center cut out is on the small side compared to the air cleaner, so i painted the metal lip of the air filter with grill paint, giving it a textured look. i had a zippers filter last year and the cut out fit perfectly.

Nice job, c-cat

I'd like to put an open filter with just a cover on my S&S e. Seems that zippers and doherty are the only ones?

who wants to buy me somethin for christmas?

FLHR2000 · 11-04-2009, 04:35 PM

Here's another excellent cover. Machined, polished and plated right here in U.S.A.

They also have covers for SE's also USA.

http://www.easternperformance.com/pr...n-Ness-Stage-1

BAMAFatBob08 · 11-04-2009, 05:23 PM

C-CAT, man.....that's XACTLY wut i'm talkin bout! thanks for sharing the info pics and the how to. VERY VERY SWEET DUDE!

BAMAFatBob08 · 11-04-2009, 05:48 PM

Hey C-CAT.... nothing much to do with bikes i guess, but is that a 3 cylinder two stroker i see with HUGE expansion chambers and 50mm Electron carbs??? Had this set up on an old H2 750 we used to drag race and have fun with little expense. I take it this is under the C CAT?

C-Cat · 11-04-2009, 10:37 PM

bamabob, yes on the 3cylinder 2stroke, and that engine is a 1260 hooper, in another sled now, replaced with a 1404. running same carbs and pipes on both.

Indianspringsaz · 11-05-2009, 07:49 AM

This is what I have. Very, Very nice and billit too
Scroll down on this site.
http://www.deweyspegs.com/products.html