S&S Cycle Air Cleaner, 17-0108, 17-0100, 17-0101, 17-0105 Installation Instructions Manual

®

Instruction Sheet 51-1062

Revised 6-26-02

Copyright ©, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002

by S&S Cycle, Inc.

All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.

S&S Cycle, Inc.

14025 County Hwy. G Box 215

Viola, Wisconsin 54664 U.S.A.

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Technical Service Phone: 608-627-TECH (8324)

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Installation Instructions for

S&S Air Cleaner for Stock Tillotson, Bendix, and Keihin

Carburetors on all OHV H-D's, 1994-up Buells and

All 2000-up Single Runner Fuel Injected Models

INTRODUCTION

Installing an S&S air cleaner on a stock carburetor is simple and straightforward. Because this modification
increases airflow, larger carburetor jets may be required. Additionally, S&S air cleaners for stock carburetors
have no provision for the emissions canister purge valve required in some areas. As a result, installing this
product may render the motorcycle illegal for street use in California and other areas with similar emissions
standards. It is solely the owner’s responsibility to determine the suitability of this product for his use and
application.

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S&S air cleaner kits for stock carburetors are available for Big Twins, Sportsters and 1994-up carbureted Buells.
Kit #17-0199 fits 1966-1984 Shovelheads and 1966-1985 XL’s.

Kit #17-0105 fits 1994-up carbureted Buells.
Kit #17-0108 fits 1984-1989 Big Twins and 1986-1987 Sportsters.
Kit #17-0110 fits 1991-up Sportsters and1993-up Big Twins.
Kit #17-0101 fits 1999-up Twin Cam models with carburetor or single runner fuel injected models.

Kits are

WARNINGS

● Gasoline is highly flammable, explosive under
certain conditions, and the fumes toxic when
inhaled. Be sure gasoline petcock is “OFF” before
beginning installation, provide adequate
ventilation, and disconnect battery ground cable
to avoid sparks and accidental engagement of
electric starter.

● Improperly mounted carburetor may become
detached from motorcycle, resulting in immediate
health and fire hazard.

CAUTIONS

● If improperly tightened or loosened by vibration,
bolts, screws, etc. located inside air cleaner
assembly may fall into engine, causing extensive
damage not covered under warranty. S&S
recommends applying Loctite 242 or equivalent
thread locking compound to threads of all bolts,
screws, and nuts located inside air cleaner
assembly.

not available for 1989-1992 Big Twins,1988-1990 XL’s or any dual runner fuel injected models.

● Mounting bracket bolt of incorrect length may
cause parts damage not covered under warranty.

● It is the owner’s responsibility to determine if
the installation of this air cleaner assembly is in
accordance with applicable legal and emissions
requirements.

● Crankcase and cylinder head vents must be
open and free of restriction. To meet C.A.R.B. and
similar standards if applicable, crankcase pressure
must be vented into air cleaner assembly, not
directly into atmosphere.

● Pressure relief passages in crankcase and/or
cylinder heads must not be plugged as gasket
failure and oil leakage may result.

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D

E

NOTES

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Air cleaner assembly must be firmly supported.
S&S includes support brackets only with kits for OEM
carb or single runner fuel injection. Brackets for other
applications are listed in the S&S catalog and may
be purchased separately.

●

Parts from different year group installed on
motorcycle by previous owners may require different
support bracket. Adjustable bracket #16-0471
attaches to center case bolt and lower carb-manifold
bolt. It is recommended for 1983-’84 Shovels and
works on most other models as well.

●

Kits may contain wire ties or metal clamps for
securing vent hoses depending on application.

●

A 36” length of hose is provided for race
applications. This hose may be used to route
crankcase fumes/oil mist to a ‘catch can’ or similar
device as required and approved by race organizer.

A

C

B

Figure A

INSTALLATION KIT# 17-0199

1966-1984 Shovels and
1957-1985 Sportsters

(See line drawing on page 6.)

1. Remove existing air cleaner assembly and
related hardware, if applicable. Refer to
authorized Harley-Davidson Service Manual
as needed.

2. Prepare air cleaner backplate.
A. 1966-1979 Shovels and 1957-1979

Ironhead Sportsters - Press plugs #50-8313
into holes “D” in backplate. (See Figure A)

B. 1980-84 Shovels and 1980-1985 Ironhead

Sportsters - Apply Teflon tape or thread
lubricant to threads of crankcase breather
vent elbow fitting #50-8110 and install in
hole “A” in backplate. (See Figure A)

3. Attach mounting bracket to engine. Do not
tighten bracket completely at this time.
A. 1966-1982 Shovels normally utilize bracket

#17-0092, which attaches to bottom of front
rocker box and air cleaner backplate.

B. Ironhead Sportsters normally utilize bracket

#17-0093, which attaches to front intake
lifter guide bolt and air cleaner back plate.

NOTE - Backplate screws supplied with this kit have
thread locking compond on threads. If screw without

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thread locking compound is used, a thread locking
compound such as Loctite 242 must be applied, and
screws properly tightened.

5. Align hole in other end of bracket with hole in
backplate. Bracket may require slight bend or
shims for correct fit. If gap exists between
backplate and mounting bracket, install shims
or washers (not supplied) to fill gap. Secure
bracket to backplate with
and Nyloc locknut. Tighten to 10-12 ft-lbs. If
bracket attaches to manifold bolt, confirm that
adequate thread engagement exists between
bolt and carburetor body. If longer bolt is
required, insure that bolt is not long enough to
bottom out against carburetor

6. Apply a few drops of Loctite 242 (blue) or
equivalent to threads, install nuts and
lockwashers, and tighten.

7. Tighten all mounting hardware.

8. Install crankcase vent hose to fitting installed
in step 2.

WARNING - Vent hose must not contact hot or
moving surfaces that could damage it and expose
brakes or tires to crankcase oil/air mist. Oil on these
components could result in loss of control of
motorcycle with death or severe injury to operator
and others.

9. Install filter element and air cleaner cover. Secure
with three air cleaner cover screws #50-0072 to
complete installation.

10. Start motorcycle, inspect for leaks, and test ride.
Engine should run smoothly after proper warm­up. Surging or misfire may indicate lean
carburetion. If necessary, consult professional
mechanic regarding possible need to install
larger carburetor jetting.

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⁄4 -28 bolt, flatwashers,

Picture 1

Crankcase vent hose 1984-92 V

INSTALLATION KIT# 17-0108

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4. Attach backplate to carb and determine number
of shims or washers required to fill gap between
backplate and mounting bracket.

5. Insert
backplate, shims, mounting bracket, and
lockwasher.

6. Tighten all mounting hardware.

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.

2.

Engine should run smoothly after proper warm­up. Surging or misfire may indicate lean
carburetion. If necessary, consult professional
mechanic regarding possible need to install
correct carburetor jetting.

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⁄16 -18 bolts of appropriate length through

B

1984-1989 Big Twins and
1986-1987 Sportsters

(See line drawing on page 6.)

1. Remove existing air cleaner assembly and
related hardware, if applicable. Refer to
authorized Harley-Davidson Service Manual as
needed.

2. Prepare air cleaner backplate.
A. 1984-1989 Big Twins - Press plug #50-8312

into hole “B” in backplate. Apply Teflon
tape or thread lubricant to threads and
screw crankcase breather vent elbow fitting
#50-8110 into hole “A.” (See Figure A)

B. 1986 and 1987 Sportsters - Press plug

#50-8312 into hole “A” in backplate.
Apply Teflon tape or thread lubricant to
threads and screw crankcase breather
vent elbow fitting, #50-8110 into hole “B.”

(See Figure A)

3. Mount air cleaner support bracket #17-0311
(two required) from air cleaner support holes
in cylinder heads with
lockwashers. Do not tighten bracket 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.

(Crankcase vented only.)

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⁄16 -18 x 11⁄4” bolts and

INSTALLATION KIT# 17-0100, 17-0101

1993-up Big Twins,
1991-up Sportsters, and
1999-up Carbureted and Single Runner

Fuel Injected Twin Cams

(See line drawing on page 7.)

1. 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 tee 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 T­hose 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.