S&S Cycle Stealth Air Cleaner Kit for 1991 and Up Harley-Davidson Sportster with Stock CV Carburetor and Stock EFI System User Manual
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2. Install the three ¼" X 20 screws in the backplate as illustrated in
Picture 2.
NOTE: The backplate has interference threads tapped into it so the
screws will thread in with some force.
3. Slide the supplied gasket over the screws as illustrated in Picture 3.
4. Locate the two ½” X 13 breather bolts and the eight rubber coated
washers. Put one washer on each breather bolt and pass through
the backplate mounting holes. Install another rubber coated
washer onto each breather bolt as illustrated in Picture 4.
5. Apply a drop of 243 blue Loctite® to the threads of each screw and
breather bolt. Picture 5 illustrates all five fasteners that require
243 blue Loctite.
WARNING
•The safety of the motorcycle rider is dependent of proper
installation of this product. If you are not certain of your
capabilities or do not have the correct tools for this installation,
please consult a shop to have it done. Improper installation of
this product could result in injury or death to the rider.
•Be sure to disconnect the battery of your motorcycle before
starting on this procedure. Accidental starting of the motorcycle
could cause injury to you or others around you during the
installation.
•Use of the Stealth Air Cleaner on carbureted motorcycles is
limited to closed course competition use only!
Disassembly
Stock Air Cleaner Removal
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the motorcycle and
route it away from any metal parts in the area.
2. Remove the stock air cleaner cover and backplate assembly
following your service manual for the specific year and model bike
you are working on.
3. Remove the throttle body support bracket from the throttle body.
Picture 1 illustrates the support bracket.
Installation
Installing the S&S® Stealth Air Cleaner Kit
1. Locate the S&S backplate and the three back plate screws.
Backplate Screws
Kit Contents:
• Backplate
• Filter
• Filter Top Plate
• 243 Blue Loctite®
• QTY of 3 - ¼" X 20
Backplate Screws
• QTY of 2 – ½" X 13
Breather Bolts
• QTY of 2 – ¼" X 20
Flanged Button
Head Screws
• QTY of 8 – Rubber
Coated Washers
• Cover Screw
• Backplate Gasket
• CARB EO Label
Picture 2
1/4" x 20 Screws
Installed
Picture 3
Rubber
Coated
Washer
Backplate Mount
Rubber Coated Washer
Breather Bolt
Picture 1
Throttle
Body
Support
Bracket
Picture 4