Arlen Ness 18-183 Method® Air Cleaner, Blue

Arlen Ness 18-183The Method® is a forged billet aluminum air cleaner that features a sculpted CNC machined design and a clear polycarbonate top that provides a window into the inside of your engine's intake system Hard coated polycarbonate window  Patented Design (US Patent: D852,680)  Patented backing plate technology (US Patent: US 10,851,741 B1) High performance black pre-oiled air filter  CNC machined from forged billet aluminum  Patented oil catch / reservoir  Increases horsepower, torque & mileage  Eliminates oil blow-bye on M8 engines  Finish: Blue Anodize FORGED BILLET ALUMINUM BACKING PLATE: CNC machined from forged billet aluminum  Features Patented next generation hidden breather technology. Each hidden breather is o-ringed at the heads, passes through the backing plate and exits inside the mouth of the throttle body through proprietary shooter tubes. This eliminates the need for any external hoses or hardware for a virtually closed loop system  Radius air inlet for unobstructed airflow Specially designed breather bolts are hidden under billet covers for a clean look  Eliminates oil blow-bye issues associated with M8 engines by directing any excess breather oil back into the engine  Patented Oil Catch / Reservoir. To ensure no oil saturates the filter and restricts your airflow, the integrated oil catch collects any excess engine oil before it reaches the air filter. Bolt-on design allows oil catch to be serviced when you service the filter element  PERFORMANCE AIR FILTER: Black pre-oiled performance air filter  Designed for a clear polycarbonate top  Re-usable / washable filter  Rain socks / pre-filters and filter service kits available separately  AIR FILTER HOUSING & CLEAR WINDOW  Outer air filter housing is CNC machined from forged billet aluminum  Clear Polycarbonate window allows you to view your engine's intake system in action Polycarbonate is hard-coated for long lasting durability and protection from engine oil and UV sunlight    BACKING PLATE ASSEMBLY (FITMENT SPECIFIC) 08-16 FLT / 16-17 SOFTAIL & FXDLS (FBW) Backing Plate: 18-200-1B   Backing Plate Spacers: 18-476-3B (2) Breather Bolts: 18-472-3 (2)  O-Rings (6 pack): H-024-6 Throttle Body Gasket: 18-510-2 Throttle Body Hardware, 1/4-20 x 3/4: H-656Z (3)  Shooter Tubes (2 pack): BT-002  00-17 TWIN CAM (EXC. FBW) Backing Plate: 18-201-1B   Backing Plate Spacers: 18-472-2B (2) Breather Bolts: 18-472-3 (2)  O-Rings (6 pack): H-024-6 Throttle Body Gasket: 18-500-5 Throttle Body Hardware, 1/4-20 x 3/4: H-656Z (3)  Shooter Tubes (2 pack): BT-002   91-UP XL SPORTSTER Backing Plate: 18-202-1B   Backing Plate Spacers: 18-202-2B (2) Breather Bolts: 18-202-3 (2)  O-Rings (6 pack): H-024-6 Throttle Body Gasket: 18-500-5 (2)  Throttle Body Hardware, 1/4-20 x 3/4: H-656Z (3)  Shooter Tubes (2 pack): BT-002  17-UP M8 MODELS Backing Plate: 18-203-1B  (No Spacers Needed)  Breather Bolts: 18-457-4Z (2)  O-Rings (4 pack): H-024-4 Throttle Body Gasket: 18-457-3 Throttle Body Hardware, 1/4-20 x 1: H-658Z (3)  Shooter Tubes (2 pack): BT-001  OIL CATCH ASSEMBLY  Oil Catch / Reservoir: 18-392-3 Oil Catch Gasket: 18-392-4 Oil Catch Hardware, 8-32 x 3/4: H-619S (2)  OUTER COVER ASSEMBLY Method Outer Cover, Blue: 18-959-1B  Outer Cover Hardware, 10-24 x 5/8: H-627S (5)  Polycarbonate Window: 18-960-2 Filter Cover Gasket: 18-960-6 BLACK PRE-OILED AIR FILTER: 18-090U 99-17 TWIN CAM (EXCEPT: FBW)  2001-2017 Twin Cam Delphi EFI (Fuel Injected) 1999-2006 Twin Cam CV Carb *NOTE: Will not fit Fly-By-Wire Models: 08-17 FLT Touring  / 16-17 Softail / 16-17 Dyna FXDLS & 99-01 F.I. FLT   08-16 TOURING / 16-17 SOFTAIL  (FBW) 2008-2016 FLT Touring / Bagger - FLHT / FLHR / FLHX / FLTR / H-D FL Trike  2016-2017 Softails  2016-2017 Dyna FXDLS  2014-2015 FLSTNSE / 13-14 FXSBSE / 11-12 FLSTSE *NOTE: Twin Cam models equipped w/ FBW (Fly-by-Wire or Throttle-by-Wire)   91-UP XL SPORTSTER  1991-up Sportster 883 / 1200  with CV Carb or Delphi EFI   17-2023 M8 MODELS (EXCEPT: 2023 FLHXSE & FLTRXSE)   2017-up FLT Touring / Bagger - FLHT / FLHR / FLHX / FLTR  2018-up Softail Models   22-UP NIGHTSTER SPORTSTER  2022-up RH975 models 23-26 G2 M8 Touring, 25-26 Softails Models Touring Models 2026 FLHXLSE CVO Street Glide Limited 2026 FLHXL Street Glide Limited 2026 FLTRXL Road Glide Limited 2026 FLHXSTSE CVO Street Glide ST 2026 FLTRXP Police Road Glide 2024-2026 FLHX Street Glide 2024-2026 FLTRX Road Glide 2023-2026 FLHXSE CVO Street Glide 2024-2026 FLTRXSTSE CVO Road Glide ST 2025 FLHXU Street Glide Ultra 2023-2025 FLTRXSE CVO Road Glide SOFTAILS Models 2025-2026 FXLRS Low Rider S 2025-2026 FXLRST Low Rider ST 2025-2026 FLFB Fat Boy 2025 FLSTFI Fat Boy Gray Ghost 2025-2026 FLHC Heritage Classic 2025-2026 FXBB Street Bob 2025-2026 FXBR Breakout TRIKES 2026 FLHLTSE CVO Steet Glide 3 Limited 2026 FLTRT Road Glide 3 2026 FLHLT Steet Glide 3 Limited FITMENT DISCLAIMER Fitment information is provided as a general reference only and is not guaranteed for any motorcycle, whether stock or modified. Compatibility may vary by year, model, and individual configuration. Customers are responsible for verifying fitment prior to purchase. House of Harley-Davidson assumes no liability for purchases made based on incorrect or unverified fitment information. Please contact our Parts Department with any questions before ordering at 414-282-2211