Hey everyone. I am looking at replacing an S&S Tear drop air cleaner with something smaller. The bike is a 2000 Sportster. Please forgive me for not putting this in the Sportster section, there is so little traffic there these days. I plan on trimming my cam cover this winter, and I think the big tear drop will look even more out of place. It seems like I'll be able to sell that one for a good part of what a new one will cost. I'm not looking for hi performance, I mostly just want something cleaner looking, without losing much power. There are quite a few options under $100, surprisingly made in America. So far, I'm looking at these:
Lowbrow louvered air cleaner - $49.99 Made in the USA, looks pretty good. Comes with a paper filter. Lowbrow has a Cycle standard "premium" filter for $14.99, and I'm pretty sure I can get a K&N up here for the equivalent of $50 American.
GasBox 007 - $99.99 - Stainless steel - Made in the USA - I've seen one in person, and they are a beautiful, top notch unit. Comes with what I believe is a cycle standard "premium" filter. Would probably want to fit a K&N. My only worry is the exposed filter. The bugs here are awful, and it seems like it would plug all the time. Probably need a rain sock?
Mooneyes air cleaner - $70 - Made in the USA - Nice looking little piece, but your paying an awful lot for that Mooneyes name. Same concerns as the Gasbox. Rain, bugs etc.
So far, I'm leaning towards the Gasbox 007. Mostly just because I've seen how goddamn good they look in person. But I live in the country and end up riding a lot of insect ridden highway. The Lowbrow with a K&N filter would cost about the same, but it doesn't look like it would provide too much air flow, being so small and closed in. I'd really appreciate anybody's experience with any of these, or any other similar setups. I'm open to just about anything.
Thanks fellas.
Lowbrow louvered air cleaner - $49.99 Made in the USA, looks pretty good. Comes with a paper filter. Lowbrow has a Cycle standard "premium" filter for $14.99, and I'm pretty sure I can get a K&N up here for the equivalent of $50 American.
GasBox 007 - $99.99 - Stainless steel - Made in the USA - I've seen one in person, and they are a beautiful, top notch unit. Comes with what I believe is a cycle standard "premium" filter. Would probably want to fit a K&N. My only worry is the exposed filter. The bugs here are awful, and it seems like it would plug all the time. Probably need a rain sock?
Mooneyes air cleaner - $70 - Made in the USA - Nice looking little piece, but your paying an awful lot for that Mooneyes name. Same concerns as the Gasbox. Rain, bugs etc.
So far, I'm leaning towards the Gasbox 007. Mostly just because I've seen how goddamn good they look in person. But I live in the country and end up riding a lot of insect ridden highway. The Lowbrow with a K&N filter would cost about the same, but it doesn't look like it would provide too much air flow, being so small and closed in. I'd really appreciate anybody's experience with any of these, or any other similar setups. I'm open to just about anything.
Thanks fellas.
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