S&S Cycle Air Cleaners for Stock Harley-Davidson Carburetors,1994-up Carbureted Buell Models and all 1999-up Single Runner Fuel Injected Models User Manual

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7. Insert vent hose connector 50-8111 into end of existing crankcase

vent hose, place S&S® crankcase vent hose 17-0113 over other end
of connector, and secure with hose clamp. Place second clamp
over vent hose and attach end of hose to elbow fitting 50-8110 in
backplate. Secure with clamp. See Picture 1.

8. Install filter element and air cleaner cover. Secure with three air

cleaner cover screws 50-0072 to complete installation.

9. Start motorcycle, inspect for leaks, and test ride. Engine should run

smoothly after proper warm-up. Surging or misfire may indicate lean
carburetion. If necessary, consult professional mechanic regarding
possible need to install correct carburetor jetting.

INSTALLATION KIT 17-0117 (See line drawing on page 7.)

1993-up big twin, 1991-up Harley-Davidson® Sportster® models,
and 1999-up carbureted and single runner fuel injected Twin
Cam 88®

Remove existing air cleaner assembly and related hardware
including cylinder head breather fittings if applicable. Refer to
authorized Harley-Davidson® Service Manual as needed.

2. Assemble both head breather bolt assemblies as pictured in line

drawing.

3. Screw breather assemblies into breather vent holes in the heads. Do

not tighten completely at this time.

4. Install rubber T-hose 17-0339 over cylinder head breather fittings

with hose T toward rear of engine. Hose must not be kinked or
otherwise obstructed, and should be trimmed to length as needed.
Once proper fit is obtained, secure T-hose to breather fittings with
black tie-wraps or metal clamps provided. See Picture 2.

5. Tighten the head breather vent bolts.

NOTE: Use Loctite® 262 (Red) on breather fitting to head threads.

6. Insert 1⁄4 -28 bolt through backing plate from filter side. On big twin
only, position the .200" thick spacer between the backplate and support
bracket. Next install the bracket, flat washer and the Nyloc nut. Repeat
with the other mounting bracket. (See Picture 3 Item C)

7. Position the included gasket between the blackplate and carburator
or throtle body. Align the backplate on carburetor. Do not tighten
completely at this time.

NOTE: Backplate screws supplied with this kit have thread locking
compond on threads. If screw without thread locking compound is used, a
thread locking compound such as Loctite® 242 must be applied, and screws
properly tightened.

8. Align the mounting brackets with the head breather bolts and

secure with backplate screw 17-0346. Do not tighten completely at
this time.

9. Position mounting brackets.

A. On all carbureted models align backing plate and brackets

then tighten all mounting hardware.

B. On single runner fuel injected models align and tighten

all hardware except backplate screw. Fill gap between
mounting bracket and breather screw with supplied shims
50-7113, 50-7114, 50-7115 as needed. Shims are only used
on fuel injected models. (See Picture 3 Item B)

Picture 1

Picture 2

Vent hose, breather fittings and air cleaner
mounts installed.

Picture 3

A-Breather T-hose in backplate notch.
B-Breather T-hose in backplate bracket.
C-.200" Shim used on 1993 and up Big Twins only.
D-Position of shims used on fuel injected models.

Crankcase vent hose
1984-1992 Evolution®