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Machined from billet aluminum the Ness
windshield trim is finished in either chrome or
black anodizing
clean transition between fairing and windshield.
Machined from billet 6061-T6 billet aluminum, the
Ness brake arm kits feature a brake arm that is
splined at the mounting point to allow the rider to
adjust the angle of the arm. There is also the choice
of standard and E-Z reach lengths. Standard length is
1in longer than stock brake arms, whereas E-Z Reach
length is 1in shorter than stock to accommodate
shorter riders. Available for ‘97-‘14 FLT, ‘00-‘14 FLST
and FXST, ‘03-‘14 FXDWG, and ‘08-‘14 FXDB models,
the arms can be ordered in Deep Cut & Radius styles,
with Deep Cut including a billet Deep Cut shift peg.
Radius styles do not include a shift peg to allow the
use of any aftermarket shift peg.
floorboard, the shifter is adjustable and 1in longer
than stock. It is Deep Cut style only to fit ‘97-‘14 FLT,
FLST and FXD models.
Along with styling options for Touring models
Arlen Ness also has performance upgrades available
and among these is a version of its Big Sucker air
cleaner kit. The Big Sucker, which has been in
performance by providing unobstructed airflow. The
backing plates are available in standard, black
powder coat, or chrome finishes.
The filter element in the Big Sucker is handmade
in the USA and supplied pre-oiled and features four
layers of surgical grade cotton for optimum filtration
and maximum airflow.
Also available is the Inverted Series Air
cleaner kit that combines the patented Big Sucker
technology with an inverted filter top that is said to
maximize airflow by pulling in air from the face of
the cleaner, as well as the traditional method of
pulling it from the sides.
Like the Big Sucker, a billet aluminum backing
plate with hidden breathers is used and the
Having been in production for over a decade, a
version the Big Sucker air cleaner is now
available for 2014 Touring bikes
A synthetic filter element is used in the Inverted
Series air cleaner that does not need oiling and
that is also waterproof
The 'Standard' length
Arlen Ness brake arm is 1in
longer than stock brake arm
CNC machined billet aluminum is also used in the
construction of the Arlen Ness heel/toe shifter
kits, which are also splined to allow angle
adjustment. Like the brake arms they are offered in
Deep Cut and Radius styles and standard and E-Z
Reach lengths for use on ‘97-‘14 FLT and ‘00-‘14
FLST models.
A second shifter option is the Deep Cut Solo
shift kit. Designed to offer more foot room on the
The 1in longer than stock
Deep Cut Solo shift kit is designed
to offer more foot room on the floorboard
production for over a decade, is said to have been
dyno tested to show up to a 21 percent gain in
horsepower. A key feature of the design is the onepiece aluminum backing plate with patented hidden
breather technology. Each hidden breather is Oringed at the heads and exits at the mouth of the
injector/carb to provide efficient engine breathing,
eliminating the need for any external hoses or
hardware, and the radius air inlet provides maximum
aluminum breather hardware includes specially
designed breather bolts and covers for clean
mounting.
The filter element of the Inverted Series features
synthetic material that never needs oil and is water
resistant, eliminating the need for a rain sock. The
forged billet aluminum housing has a built-in velocity
stack and is offered in the choice of Slot Track, Deep
Cut, Beveled or 10-Gauge styles and chrome or black
anodized finishes.
Designed to match the Inverted Series air cleaner,
the Arlen Ness billet horn kit is offered in the same
selection of styles and in three versions, each with
specific mounting kits for use on ‘91-‘14 Big Twin, ‘91‘14 XL and universal fitment. Manufactured with a
forged billet aluminum housing with stainless steel
mesh insert, the horns are said to be capable of 110dB.
ARLEN NESS ENTERPRISES
Dublin, California, USA
Tel: 925 479 6350
[email protected]
www.arlenness.com
The billet horn cover has been designed to match
the Ness Inverted Series air cleaner kit
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