S&S Cycle
S&S Cycle Teardrop Air Cleaner Kit
Item: #280140 | Part Number: Not Selected$366.99 - $563.99
Description
Features: Original S&S chrome teardrop air cleaner assembly Includes an S&S cover, backing plate and high-quality filter element and hardware kit Increases horsepower with no other changes Made in the USA Notes: Covers may need to be notched when used with custom or 5-gallon or larger fuel tanks Installation of...
S&S Cycle Teardrop Air Cleaner Kit Item # 280140
Description
Features:
- Original S&S chrome teardrop air cleaner assembly
- Includes an S&S cover, backing plate and high-quality filter element and hardware kit
- Increases horsepower with no other changes
- Made in the USA
Notes:
- Covers may need to be notched when used with custom or 5-gallon or larger fuel tanks
- Installation of an S&S air cleaner may require re-jetting
Part Numbers for S&S Cycle Teardrop Air Cleaner Kit
Fitment for Parts S&S Cycle Teardrop Air Cleaner Kit
This part fits the following vehicles:
Reviews
Rated 1 out of
5
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Stevo from
It just didn't fit
This was matched as a fit to my 2007 Softail Deluxe. The Backing plate did not line up with the mounting holes of the collar and the oil blow back mounting holes. Also inside the bag of hardware nuts bolts and other parts, there was a broken part. This part would be best described as the cast peace that directs the oil from the motor into the blowback tube.
Part looks good only if it could have mounted on my bike.
Date published: 2019-04-19
Rated 5 out of
5
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Harry from
Improved power
Made a big difference in power and bike runs better
Date published: 2016-08-13
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Dickie from
Best air cleaner
Easy install, no adjustment to carb needed! Literally took about 20 minutes to install. Was concerned I might have to re-jet the carb - not an issue. This is a straight swap. Also is easier on the right leg - the factory cleaner is massive. Not any more. Plus the black looks awesome!
Date published: 2025-09-11
Rated 5 out of
5
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Dickie1200 from
Looks great, much smaller than stock.
Almost flawless, simple installation. For the money, they could have included the carb to cleaner gasket - which when I tried to retain, didn’t survive. Had to order replacement. Also, instructions show common-head screws, but hex head bolts are provided. I was going to use common-head from my own supply, but realized the hex head were not shown. There’s six, and the thread was right. Installation tip for Sportsters, don’t torque the support bracket bolts to the breather bolts until the main bracket is levelled. I undid and redid the bracket bolts. Other than that, this was a 20-30 minute job at worst. Even at Calgary altitude, no carb adjustment seems needed. A longer test tomorrow will determine finality of jets and flow.
Date published: 2025-08-03
Rated 5 out of
5
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Andrew from
Looks great
Kinda expensive, but a good looking classic intake. Upgraded intake when I put on a new 2-into-1 exhaust
Date published: 2025-07-15
Rated 5 out of
5
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TylerS from
Looks awesome
Iconic, American made greatness. Beautiful chrome. Makes me feel nostalgic
Date published: 2023-09-11
Rated 5 out of
5
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MarkyMark from
A Classic !
I have running S&S air cleaner since the early 80’s on my old shovel heads. Love the performance and iconic design of S&S.
Date published: 2022-09-15
Rated 5 out of
5
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Dezzy786 from
Classic S&S
Fast shipping and the awesome quality of S&S products never disappoints??
Date published: 2022-09-13
Questions
What is the difference between CV & EFI and Stock EFI? what is CV?
On my 08 night train softail it is EFI , the intake is round , on Carb it is square ash there is an adaptor plate available for the S&S teardrop filter that is mentioned before buying it that makes it fit on the EFI setup or otherwise noted the same goes for the carb set up. CV meaning Constant Velocity Harley’s Keihin CV (constant velocity) carburetor is based on the basic Amal slide carb design . And therefore, it shares similar parts which perform similar functions. Idle and just off-idle air/fuel mixtures are controlled by the idle jet which is fine-tuned with a screw.
Date published: 2022-11-16
Will the air cleaner require me to purchase a different gasket to go between carb and air cleaner assembly?
The kit comes with all the mounting hardware you will need, including the gasket.
Date published: 2018-03-27