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Arlen Ness Big Sucker Stage 1 Air Cleaner for M8 Touring Models

Arlen Ness Big Sucker Stage 1 Air Cleaner for M8 Touring Models

Regular price $319.95
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The Arlen Ness Big Sucker Stage 1 Air Cleaner is a high-flow intake upgrade designed to increase airflow, horsepower, and torque on Harley-Davidson M8 Touring models. Engineered for performance and proven on Harley-Davidson V-Twin engines, the Big Sucker Stage 1 helps your Milwaukee-Eight engine breathe more efficiently while adding a clean, classic performance look to your Touring build.

Replacement Air Filters available here!

  • Arlen Ness Big Sucker Stage 1 backing plate
  • High-performance air filter
  • Aluminum filter top plate
  • Smooth Stage 1 air cleaner cover
  • Installation hardware kit
  • Installation instructions

Stage 1 High-Flow Intake Upgrade
Designed to increase airflow to the engine for improved horsepower, torque, throttle response, and overall performance.

Built for M8 Touring Performance
Engineered specifically for Milwaukee-Eight Touring models, making it a strong intake upgrade for riders looking to improve engine breathing and performance.

Smooth Stage 1 Air Cleaner Cover
Includes a clean smooth-style air cleaner cover for a classic, performance-focused look that fits the M8 Touring platform well.

Increases Horsepower and Torque
Designed to help increase horsepower and torque by allowing the engine to breathe more freely compared to the factory air cleaner setup.

One-Piece Aluminum Backing Plate
Features a one-piece aluminum backing plate for strength, precision fitment, and a clean installation.

Aluminum Filter Top Plate
Includes an aluminum filter top plate for a refined appearance and secure filter assembly.

Improved Throttle Response
Increased airflow can help improve throttle response and overall engine feel, especially when paired with proper tuning and supporting modifications.

Clean Touring Style
Adds a polished, understated performance look without overpowering the factory lines of the bike.

Complete Installation Kit
Includes the backing plate, air filter, cover, top plate, hardware kit, and instructions for installation.

Fits:

  • 2017–2023 Harley-Davidson Gen 1 M8 Touring models
  • 2023.5+ Harley-Davidson Gen 2 M8 Touring models

Always confirm your exact year, model, engine generation, throttle body setup, and tuning requirements before ordering.

What does the Arlen Ness Big Sucker Stage 1 Air Cleaner do?
It increases airflow into the engine to support improved horsepower, torque, throttle response, and overall performance.

What models does this air cleaner fit?
This kit fits 2017–2023 Gen 1 M8 Touring models and 2023.5+ Gen 2 M8 Touring models.

Does this fit Gen 1 and Gen 2 M8 Touring models?
Yes. This air cleaner is available for both 2017–2023 Gen 1 M8 Touring models and 2023.5+ Gen 2 M8 Touring models. Be sure to select the correct fitment option.

Does this kit include the air cleaner cover?
Yes. This kit includes the smooth Stage 1 air cleaner cover.

Does this kit include an air filter?
Yes. This kit includes a high-performance air filter.

What is the backing plate made from?
The kit features a one-piece aluminum backing plate for strength, precision fitment, and a clean installation.

Does this kit include a filter top plate?
Yes. This kit includes an aluminum filter top plate.

Will this increase horsepower and torque?
Yes. The Big Sucker Stage 1 is designed to increase airflow, which can help improve horsepower and torque.

Is tuning required?
Yes, tuning is recommended depending on your intake, exhaust, engine setup, and other modifications.

Is professional installation recommended?
Professional installation is recommended to ensure proper fitment, hardware torque, intake sealing, and tuning.

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Regular price $319.95
Sale price $319.95 Regular price
Save $-319.95 Sold out

The Arlen Ness Big Sucker Stage 1 Air Cleaner is a high-flow intake upgrade designed to increase airflow, horsepower, and torque on Harley-Davidson M8 Touring models. Engineered for performance and proven on Harley-Davidson V-Twin engines, the Big Sucker Stage 1 helps your Milwaukee-Eight engine breathe more efficiently while adding a clean, classic performance look to your Touring build.

Replacement Air Filters available here!

  • Arlen Ness Big Sucker Stage 1 backing plate
  • High-performance air filter
  • Aluminum filter top plate
  • Smooth Stage 1 air cleaner cover
  • Installation hardware kit
  • Installation instructions

Stage 1 High-Flow Intake Upgrade
Designed to increase airflow to the engine for improved horsepower, torque, throttle response, and overall performance.

Built for M8 Touring Performance
Engineered specifically for Milwaukee-Eight Touring models, making it a strong intake upgrade for riders looking to improve engine breathing and performance.

Smooth Stage 1 Air Cleaner Cover
Includes a clean smooth-style air cleaner cover for a classic, performance-focused look that fits the M8 Touring platform well.

Increases Horsepower and Torque
Designed to help increase horsepower and torque by allowing the engine to breathe more freely compared to the factory air cleaner setup.

One-Piece Aluminum Backing Plate
Features a one-piece aluminum backing plate for strength, precision fitment, and a clean installation.

Aluminum Filter Top Plate
Includes an aluminum filter top plate for a refined appearance and secure filter assembly.

Improved Throttle Response
Increased airflow can help improve throttle response and overall engine feel, especially when paired with proper tuning and supporting modifications.

Clean Touring Style
Adds a polished, understated performance look without overpowering the factory lines of the bike.

Complete Installation Kit
Includes the backing plate, air filter, cover, top plate, hardware kit, and instructions for installation.

Fits:

  • 2017–2023 Harley-Davidson Gen 1 M8 Touring models
  • 2023.5+ Harley-Davidson Gen 2 M8 Touring models

Always confirm your exact year, model, engine generation, throttle body setup, and tuning requirements before ordering.

What does the Arlen Ness Big Sucker Stage 1 Air Cleaner do?
It increases airflow into the engine to support improved horsepower, torque, throttle response, and overall performance.

What models does this air cleaner fit?
This kit fits 2017–2023 Gen 1 M8 Touring models and 2023.5+ Gen 2 M8 Touring models.

Does this fit Gen 1 and Gen 2 M8 Touring models?
Yes. This air cleaner is available for both 2017–2023 Gen 1 M8 Touring models and 2023.5+ Gen 2 M8 Touring models. Be sure to select the correct fitment option.

Does this kit include the air cleaner cover?
Yes. This kit includes the smooth Stage 1 air cleaner cover.

Does this kit include an air filter?
Yes. This kit includes a high-performance air filter.

What is the backing plate made from?
The kit features a one-piece aluminum backing plate for strength, precision fitment, and a clean installation.

Does this kit include a filter top plate?
Yes. This kit includes an aluminum filter top plate.

Will this increase horsepower and torque?
Yes. The Big Sucker Stage 1 is designed to increase airflow, which can help improve horsepower and torque.

Is tuning required?
Yes, tuning is recommended depending on your intake, exhaust, engine setup, and other modifications.

Is professional installation recommended?
Professional installation is recommended to ensure proper fitment, hardware torque, intake sealing, and tuning.

Recommended Products:

Payment & Safety

  • American Express
  • Apple Pay
  • Bancontact
  • Discover
  • Google Pay
  • iDEAL Wero
  • Mastercard
  • PayPal
  • Shop Pay
  • Visa

Ensure secure transactions and peace of mind with our trusted payment methods. Your safety is our priority, we employ advanced security measures to protect your personal information and sensitive data.

Do you need more details? Visit our FAQ's or Contact us