Harley Davidson Heavy Breather Install and Change Out | Which is Best?

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  • Опубліковано 28 лип 2024
  • In this video I show you the Harley Davidson Heavy Breather Install and change out | Which is Best? Watch and Decide for yourself for your specific situation. The Harley Davidson Heavy Breather that came on the 2021 Street Glide CVO and the 2022 Road Glide ST, 2022 Street Glide ST as well as the Street Glide CVO and Road Glide CVO look awesome, but, are not very practical when it comes to safely operating the rear brake. I constantly bang my shin on the breather making it difficult to reach the rear brake pedal. Watch this and learn how I fixed this issue and the two solutions that you can go with if you want to keep the stock Harley Davidson Heavy breather look on the bike. The Harley Davidson Heavy Breather Install and change out process is not difficult and is something most can do in their garage with a few basic tools. Changing the Harley Davidson Heavy Breather will not impact engine performance based upon the research I have done before changing out the Harley Davidson Heavy Breather on the 2021 Street Glide CVO.
    Video Link Ventilator Install on a M8 114
    • Road King Special Stag...
    Harley Davidson Screamin' Eagle Ventilator Kit
    www.harley-davidson.com/us/en...
    Install Instructions
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    Breather Bolt Part Number
    29465-08B
    Chapters
    00:00 Introduction
    00:37 The Problem
    01:32 The Solutions
    03:12 Removing the Heavy Breather
    05:17 Critical Part
    05:50 Ventilator Install
    11:16 Install Complete
    12:59 Wrap Up
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  • @HDVIBE
    @HDVIBE  Рік тому +3

    Watch this a learn how I address 1 of the 5 things I dislike about the Street Glide CVO. This will also apply to any M8 with the 117 engine and a heavy breather including the ST models and the CVOs. Watch until the end to see the final result of the fix. Thanks for watching and if you have not yet subscribed, I would be honored if you would consider doing so. Ride safe and enjoy the ride. Rick

  • @JA-zh5xi
    @JA-zh5xi 4 місяці тому +3

    Man you’re killing it brother. Every time I need something your high quality videos are popping up. Keep bringing it!

    • @HDVIBE
      @HDVIBE  4 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate your kind words. If you are already a subscriber to the channel...thank you. If you haven't yet subscribed to the channel I'd be honored if you'd consider doing so. Thank you for your support and ride safe. 👊✌️👍

  • @TobyNorthEN
    @TobyNorthEN Рік тому +1

    Really solid video Rick! Very clear walk-throughs and explanations.

    • @HDVIBE
      @HDVIBE  Рік тому

      Thanks Toby. Much appreciated. ✌️👊👍

  • @tonyc2912
    @tonyc2912 Рік тому +2

    I test rode a 2023 Street Glide ST, and that heavy breather was right on my chin. I purchased the bike, and before I picked it up I swapped out that snorkel for a HD ventilator. Looks great and feels excellent.

    • @HDVIBE
      @HDVIBE  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Tony for sharing your experience. The heavy breather really bothered me as well. I'm thinking about a Street Glide ST as well and the one thing that holds me back from making the buy is the heavy breather. If you are a subscriber already thank you. If you haven't yet subscribed I'd be honored if you'd consider doing so. Thanks for the support and ride safe. ✌️👊👍

  • @RidingandWrenching
    @RidingandWrenching Рік тому +1

    Agreed! Great idea abt changing the breather. I'd like to put one on my 107. They look better than the big thing on my 107

    • @HDVIBE
      @HDVIBE  Рік тому

      Yes. I changed the old style out on my 2019 Road King Special last winter to the screamin eagle ventilator. It looked nice. Thanks for watching and ride safe. 👍👊🇺🇸

  • @KrakensGarageandAdventures
    @KrakensGarageandAdventures Рік тому +2

    Looks great Rick and I completely agree that the heavy breather obstructs your leg.

    • @HDVIBE
      @HDVIBE  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Eric. Now that I have it switched I feel much better on the bike. Better comfort and I feel much more confident when braking not that there is nothing blocking the rear pedal. Thanks for watching and ride safe. 👊👍🇺🇸

  • @FLYANDRIDE15
    @FLYANDRIDE15 Рік тому +2

    Great video! I made the same switch on mine a while ago before going with stage 2 (different air cleaner) and at the time I had to go get the screws because like you said, the originals didn’t fit and my kit didn’t come with the breather tubes.

    • @HDVIBE
      @HDVIBE  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching. Yes I had to piece this one together to keep the CVO look. I actually got the breather bolts on EBAY. Ride safe and enjoy the ride. 👍👊🇺🇸

  • @lv-blackhawk
    @lv-blackhawk Рік тому +3

    Awesome video 😎👍🏻

    • @HDVIBE
      @HDVIBE  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching and commenting. Ride safe. 👍👊

  • @stuartberke5845
    @stuartberke5845 Рік тому +1

    Great video Rick. Yes the stock air cleaner is very annoying. I didn't replace mine but I did go with the extended rear brake lever. Made a big improvement too. Your videos are very interesting and lots of great information. Stuart.

    • @HDVIBE
      @HDVIBE  Рік тому

      Thanks Stuart for watching and commenting. I appreciate your support. Ride safe and enjoy the ride. 👊👍🇺🇸

    • @stuartberke5845
      @stuartberke5845 Рік тому +1

      @@HDVIBE thanks for the reply. 👍. Waiting for the next one.

    • @HDVIBE
      @HDVIBE  Рік тому

      👍

  • @PinksAdventures
    @PinksAdventures Рік тому +2

    Great video!...nice install!...I think this one looks better then the heavy breather!...stay safe...ride safe!😎👍🤙👍🤙🇨🇦

    • @HDVIBE
      @HDVIBE  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching and commenting. So far I am really liking the new set up. Much more comfortable and I feel as though I have better braking control as well. Ride safe and enjoy the ride. 👍👊

  • @JustGKue
    @JustGKue Рік тому +1

    I took the elbow breather off my roadking...it's too obtrusive. I love the football style ones. Definitely a great switch

    • @HDVIBE
      @HDVIBE  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching and commenting. It was really not a good design from my perspective. Plus I really didn't feel safe as it was difficult to get my foot easily to the brake pedal. I appreciate your support...Ride safe and peace ✌️ 👊👍🇺🇸

  • @OMGMOTO
    @OMGMOTO Рік тому +2

    It looks better for sure and nice socks too! ;) Great video, brother.

    • @HDVIBE
      @HDVIBE  Рік тому +1

      I had my fancy socks on for this one. Thanks for watching and commenting brother. 👍👊🇺🇸

  • @thanosetsitty1896
    @thanosetsitty1896 Рік тому +1

    Thank god mine came with the ventilator kit and I first noticed that when I sat on a new ST. I told the salesman I would probably change that first right away.

    • @HDVIBE
      @HDVIBE  Рік тому

      Yes the heavy breather was not the best for me. Thanks for watching and ride safe. 👍👊

  • @tommiller8714
    @tommiller8714 Рік тому +2

    For just 2,000 miles there sure was a lot of oil inside the Heavy Breather Air Cleaner. I'd suggest to properly ventilate the crankcase by installing the Trask M8 Checkvent (transmission top plate cover) available in Chrome or Gloss Black (it's also metal instead of the OE plastic piece)...or...the Fueling Billet Vented Oil Dip Stick. Your engine will run better (not longer sucking hot oily mist into the engine) and most if not all of the oil accumulation in the air cleaner is significantly reduced or 99+% reduced. This also helps the pistons to stay cleaner.

    • @HDVIBE
      @HDVIBE  Рік тому

      Thanks Tom for the suggestion. I've definitely thought about a vented oiled dip stick. I appreciate you watching and commenting. Hopefully this will help others as well. Ride safe and enjoy the ride. 👊👍🇺🇸

  • @MarineRider
    @MarineRider Рік тому +1

    I have a heavy breather on my 19 RG standard but don’t have the same issue. I wonder how much difference is there between the screaming Eagle on the RG standard from the CVO stock one. Great vid Rick!👊🇺🇸

    • @HDVIBE
      @HDVIBE  Рік тому +1

      Thanks buddy. I appreciate the comment. I'm not sure if there are any differences or not. I've heard some people have the same problem I do and some are just fine with it. Ride safe and enjoy the ride. 👊👍🇺🇸

  • @paulg5835
    @paulg5835 Рік тому +2

    I believe Fuel Moto sells a “Sleeper” kit for the Ventilator intake. You use the same cover but have a bigger filter that bring in more air.

    • @HDVIBE
      @HDVIBE  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Paul. I'll look into that perhaps. Thanks for watching and ride safe. 👍👊

    • @HDVIBE
      @HDVIBE  Рік тому

      Agree...plus it works much better for riding at least for me. Thanks for watching and ride safe. 👊👍

  • @Firelord360
    @Firelord360 Місяць тому +1

    I like my stock RG ST heavy breather, doesn’t bother me at all, but I will buy the Trask transmission cover to significantly reduce the oil going into the intake. Only going to run a star 30/30 cam so I don’t feel the need to upgrade that yet

    • @HDVIBE
      @HDVIBE  Місяць тому +1

      Thanks for watching and commenting with your input on the topic. If you are already a subscriber to the channel...thank you. If you haven't yet subscribed to the channel I'd be honored if you'd consider doing so. Thanks for your support and ride safe. 👊✌️👍

    • @Firelord360
      @Firelord360 Місяць тому +1

      @@HDVIBE thank you for your support and yeah I like the content, I will subscribe

    • @HDVIBE
      @HDVIBE  29 днів тому

      @Firelord360 Thanks so much. ✌️👊👍

  • @TrustyZ900
    @TrustyZ900 6 місяців тому +1

    Life is short, but unfortunately I live in Idaho and there's tons of snow and ice. This state blows for riding. Freezing or frying. Anyways, excellent video. Amazing how much better an M8 engine looks as compared to an Indian 116. Thanks again.

    • @HDVIBE
      @HDVIBE  6 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate your kind words and support. If you are already a subscriber to the channel...thank you. If you haven't yet subscribed to the channel I'd be honored if you'd consider doing so. Thanks for your support and ride safe. ✌️👍👊

  • @RidersUnited
    @RidersUnited Рік тому +1

    Good video while I like the look of original AC you had it is not good for comfort for sure. I was lucky both my Heritage and RKS came with ham can style AC and I love it. I changed it on Heritage to S&S which was awesome and still low profile and I liked a look a lot but the type you installed is lowest profile I found so far. Good job!

    • @HDVIBE
      @HDVIBE  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Art for watching and commenting. I really like the look of the heavy breather but it just was not good for riding comfort or being able to properly apply the rear brake. Now that I have the new ventilator style on it for a few rides the comfort is excellent and I feel much more confident when apply rear brake. Ride safe and enjoy the ride. 👍👊🇺🇸

    • @RidersUnited
      @RidersUnited Рік тому +1

      @@HDVIBE i agree 100%

    • @HDVIBE
      @HDVIBE  Рік тому

      👍

  • @larryboody6737
    @larryboody6737 11 місяців тому

    Excellent video...that I discovered immediately AFTER I switched out the heavy breather for the SE Ventilator. I found HD breather bolts on eBay and while they fit, they're a different part #. To be safe, I just ordered the correct ones. The bike runs just fine, though.
    Since making the video, have you found any more information on the air flow differences between the OE heavy breather and the SE?

    • @HDVIBE
      @HDVIBE  11 місяців тому

      Thanks Larry for the question. I have not been able to find any further info on airflow. However, the bike runs great and I have had no issues at all since making the switch. Ride comfort is much better. Ride safe and enjoy. 👊✌️👍

  • @richardmoorer2668
    @richardmoorer2668 Рік тому +1

    I installed a screamin eagle air cleaner like that on my 18 heritage

    • @HDVIBE
      @HDVIBE  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching. I appreciate the support. Ride safe and enjoy. 👊✌️👍

  • @Travelguy_nw
    @Travelguy_nw Рік тому +1

    Like others have stated. I really don’t like the heavy breather on my sg st either. I much prefer the ventilator for the exact same reason you describe. In fact, I don’t even like the look of the heavy breather

    • @HDVIBE
      @HDVIBE  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching and commenting. The heavy breather is just not conducive to comfortable riding if you are of average height. If you are already a subscriber...thank you. If you haven't yet subscribed to the channel I'd be honored if you'd consider doing so. Thanks for your support and ride safe. ✌️👊👍

  • @samirmajedama
    @samirmajedama 3 місяці тому +2

    Great video, I have this problem on my 2024 breakout would this part fit and can I do by myself without loosing the warranty on the bike 🏍

    • @HDVIBE
      @HDVIBE  3 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching and commenting. You could do this to your break out as well. I would suggest checking the part numbers to ensure proper fitment. I also did a similar project on my 2023 Street Glide ST by changing the stock breather to the HD ventilator extreme. I did a full video on that install as well. If you are already a subscriber to the channel...thank you. If you haven't yet subscribed to the channel I'd be honored if you'd consider doing so. Thanks for your support and ride safe. ✌️👊👍

  • @marlynschultz8032
    @marlynschultz8032 2 місяці тому +1

    Ok looking and doing research, who actually manfactures the ventilator air clearner element for Harley davidson? I have the 2023 street glide special and like the look of the factory low profile 114 stock box. Please advise.

    • @HDVIBE
      @HDVIBE  2 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching and commenting. That is a great question but unfortunately if you look at the air filter it is just stamped with the HD part number. I so also run the Ventilator Extreme on my 2023 Street Glide ST and that air filter is made by K&N. If you are already a subscriber to the channel...thank you. If you haven't yet subscribed to the channel I'd be honored if you'd consider doing so. Thanks for your support and ride safe. 👊👍✌️

  • @2147crew
    @2147crew Рік тому +2

    What’s up man! The heavy breather looks nice. However, I found it to be cumbersome for me. Nonetheless, very nice upgrade!

    • @HDVIBE
      @HDVIBE  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching brother. Much appreciated. The ventilator style works much better for me. Ride safe and enjoy the ride. 👊👍🇺🇸

  • @marco-tiopet4020
    @marco-tiopet4020 Рік тому +2

    I prefer the one you ride, less annoying for the leg ✌

    • @HDVIBE
      @HDVIBE  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching and commenting. So far I am very happy with the new set up. Ride safe and enjoy the ride. 👍👊

  • @scottlin777
    @scottlin777 7 місяців тому +1

    That heavy breather system looks cool. Too bad it gets in the way of your leg. One of these days I will have to get to my local dealer and sit on a street glide st and see how that heavy breather is against my leg. I wonder if there is a heavy breather "extension" that would move it forward?

    • @HDVIBE
      @HDVIBE  7 місяців тому

      Yes, it looks really cool...just not great for riding. The Ventilator Extreme works great and no more banging my shin. ✌️👊👍

  • @fltmike
    @fltmike 7 місяців тому +1

    How do u clean the filter??

    • @HDVIBE
      @HDVIBE  7 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching and commenting. The Ventilator filter is basically disposable. You can blow it out with air to get dirt off of it, but, they can be replaced when really dirty. If you are already a subscriber to the channel...thank you. If you haven't yet subscribed to the channel I'd be honored if you'd consider doing so. Thanks for your support and ride safe. 👊✌️👍

  • @SandyRidgeWoodshop
    @SandyRidgeWoodshop 2 місяці тому +1

    If I don’t have a torque wrench, will I be ok?

    • @HDVIBE
      @HDVIBE  2 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching and commenting. That should be no problem. Just tighten up until it feels solid and it will be OK. If you are already a subscriber to the channel....thank you. If you haven't yet subscribed to the channel I'd be honored if you'd consider doing so. Thanks for your support and ride safe. 👊✌️👍

  • @abdallahmoussa1983
    @abdallahmoussa1983 Рік тому +1

    Will this heavy breather fit the 114 engine?

    • @HDVIBE
      @HDVIBE  Рік тому +1

      There are several harley breathers that will fit the 114. The best bet is to check harleydavidson.com or check with the parts dept. At your local dealer. Thanks for watching and ride safe. 👊👍✌️

  • @Bigrell0326
    @Bigrell0326 Рік тому +3

    I switched to “Soft Brake” as that pedal is WAAAAY TOO HIGH

    • @HDVIBE
      @HDVIBE  Рік тому

      That is another good solution. Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate the support to the channel. If you are a subscriber thank you. If you haven't yet subscribed I'd be honored if you'd consider doing so. Ride safe and enjoy the ride. 👍👊🇺🇸

    • @jamaicanjjason
      @jamaicanjjason Рік тому +1

      What is “soft brake”?

    • @HDVIBE
      @HDVIBE  Рік тому +1

      It's a stock rear brake pedal that is modified by the Soft Brake company to sit the pedal a bit lower to the floor board. If you Google Soft brake you should find the website.

    • @Bigrell0326
      @Bigrell0326 Рік тому

      👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

  • @mariog3143
    @mariog3143 Рік тому +1

    I have the 22 Low Rider ST. Whats the part # from eBay as I like the 117 emblem

    • @HDVIBE
      @HDVIBE  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching and commenting. I don't know what the part number is I just searched ebay for Harley Ventilator breathers. Lots of them listed and looked for one that had the 117 plate on it. If you are already a subscriber...thank you. If you haven't yet subscribed to the channel I'd be honored if you'd consider doing so. Thanks for your support and ride safe. ✌️👊👍

    • @larryboody6737
      @larryboody6737 11 місяців тому

      I found the 117 emblem on the HD website but the site would not let me buy it for some reason. I found one on the cheap on eBay in 20 seconds.

    • @HDVIBE
      @HDVIBE  11 місяців тому

      HD won't sell a 117 ventilator emblem as this is a CVO part number. In order to buy any CVO part from HD, you must supply them with a CVO VIN number that is registered to you. Thanks for watching and commenting. If you are already a subscriber to the channel...thank you. If you haven't yet subscribed to the channel I'd be honored if you'd consider doing so. Thanks for your support and ride safe. 👊✌️👍

  • @robertcurtis9449
    @robertcurtis9449 Рік тому +1

    Why does it havecto be a 114 M8 and mot a 107?

    • @HDVIBE
      @HDVIBE  Рік тому

      You can also put the ventilator screamin eagle breather on a M8 107. For this video I was using my M8 117 as the example bike. Thanks for watching. If you are already a subscriber... thank you! If you haven't yet subscribed I'd be honored if you'd consider doing so. Thanks for the support and ride safe. 👊👍✌️

  • @RidingHumboldtCounty
    @RidingHumboldtCounty Рік тому +2

    🤘👍👌

    • @HDVIBE
      @HDVIBE  Рік тому

      Thanks Greg. 👍👊🇺🇸

  • @FreedomRider1982
    @FreedomRider1982 Рік тому +1

    💯👍

    • @HDVIBE
      @HDVIBE  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching Tom. Much appreciated. Ride safe. 👍👊🇺🇸

  • @TheBlueBikeDoyle
    @TheBlueBikeDoyle Рік тому +1

    Good deal I never like that heavy breather. . To me what you did is cleaner look

    • @HDVIBE
      @HDVIBE  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching Doyle. Ride safe. 👊👍🇺🇸

  • @Chumbucketsecret
    @Chumbucketsecret Рік тому

    Rick must not like the fxlrst to have not brought it up 😂

    • @HDVIBE
      @HDVIBE  Рік тому

      I do like the Low Rider ST. I've ridden them on a few occasions. The heavy breather on that bike doesn't impede getting to the brake as it has mid controls...so no issue. If you are already a subscriber to the channel...thank you. If you haven't yet subscribed to the channel I'd be honored if you'd consider doing so. Thanks for your support and ride safe. 👊✌️👍

  • @frankfurther3828
    @frankfurther3828 Рік тому +1

    Answer: EVO

    • @HDVIBE
      @HDVIBE  Рік тому +1

      Point taken. That is a great motor. Thanks for watching and ride safe. 👊✌️👍

  • @HeyLookItsSmith
    @HeyLookItsSmith Рік тому +1

    Why don’t you just lower the brake pedal…

    • @HDVIBE
      @HDVIBE  Рік тому

      That could be an option however I believe my shin would still be hitting the breather. Thanks for commenting. I appreciate the input and perspective. Ride safe and enjoy. ✌️👊👍

  • @btoso32
    @btoso32 Рік тому +1

    i hate my heavy air breather.

    • @HDVIBE
      @HDVIBE  Рік тому

      Obviously I didn't like mine either. Changing it out to a ventilator style was a huge improvement at least from a riding comfort perspective. Thanks for watching and ride safe. 👊👍✌️

  • @jjs8046
    @jjs8046 Рік тому +2

    Look? Destroyed ☑️

  • @jjs8046
    @jjs8046 Рік тому +2

    Look? Destroyed ☑️