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Motorcycle Air Filter - Wimmer Custom Cycle

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By Ernie Lopez
Photography by Ernie Lopez
Wimmer Custom Cycles Vsa System
1. Here is the VSA system... 
   
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Wimmer Custom Cycles Vsa System
1. Here is the VSA system for the S&S carburetor with both setups for either the Super Squat air filter or the Super Sucker shorty with micro mesh screen filter along with the mounting bracket (ring) for either an Evo with breather bolts (A) or Shovelhead without breather mounts.
Wimmer Custom Cycles Stock Filter
2. First we removed the stock... 
   
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Wimmer Custom Cycles Stock Filter
2. First we removed the stock filter assembly from the S&S carb on our Shovelhead motor.
Wimmer Custom Cycles Threadlocker
3. All the hardware was treated... 
   
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Wimmer Custom Cycles Threadlocker
3. All the hardware was treated to some threadlocker
Wimmer Custom Cycles Mounting Ring
4. For a good seal a new... 
   
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Wimmer Custom Cycles Mounting Ring
4. For a good seal a new gasket was installed on the carb followed by the mounting ring.
Wimmer Custom Cycles Slip Ring
5. Next, we installed the... 
   
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Wimmer Custom Cycles Slip Ring
5. Next, we installed the slip ring for the Super Squat air filter.
Wimmer Custom Cycles Rubber Seal
6. The rubber seal on the... 
   
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Wimmer Custom Cycles Rubber Seal
6. The rubber seal on the filter slips over the lip, then we tightened the seal down with the clamp.
Wimmer Custom Cycles Super Sucker Shorty Stack
7. Here is the Super Sucker... 
   
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Wimmer Custom Cycles Super Sucker Shorty Stack
7. Here is the Super Sucker Shorty stack. For this piece the flat mounting ring was used so that the stack can mount flush.
Wimmer Custom Cycles Micro Screen
8. The stack has a micro... 
   
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Wimmer Custom Cycles Micro Screen
8. The stack has a micro screen but comes with a rain sleeve for added protection against weather and debris. You can get this for the filters as well.

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