Mounts & Supports

Welcome to our Harley Air Cleaner Mounts & Supports category — your go-to source for quality brackets, mounts, backplates, and hardware that ensure your air cleaner is securely installed and functions optimally. Whether you run a Touring, Softail, Sportster, Dyna, or custom-build, the right mount and support setup is critical to engine performance, intake stability, and overall ride reliability.

Why Proper Air Cleaner Mounts & Supports Matter

• Ensures Secure & Stable Air Intake Attachment. A proper mount keeps the air cleaner (filter or assembly) firmly in place — preventing movement, leaks, or vibration that can negatively impact airflow or cause wear to your airbox or intake components.

• Maintains Optimal Airflow & Filtration Efficiency. When the mount, backing plate, or support hardware is misaligned or loose, air leaks or mis-seals can introduce unfiltered air — risking dust and contaminants entering your engine. A precise mount helps keep a tight seal and ensures your engine ingests properly filtered air.

• Supports Custom & Aftermarket Builds. Many air cleaners — especially aftermarket / performance-oriented ones — use different shapes, profiles, or configurations compared with stock parts. Mounting brackets and support kits make it easy to fit these correctly on a variety of Harley-Davidson models.

• Durability and Long-Term Reliability. Quality mounts and supports — using durable metals, proper gaskets, and correct hardware — reduce the chance of fatigue, cracks, leaks, or failures over time, which is especially important for custom or high-mileage bikes.

How to Choose the Right Air Cleaner Mount or Support

When selecting a mount/support for your Harley’s air cleaner, keep these in mind to ensure proper fitment and performance:

1. Model & Year Compatibility: Harley’s lineup features many frame, engine, and airbox variations depending on the year and model (Sportster, Softail, Touring, etc.). Ensure the mount is specified for your bike to guarantee proper fit and alignment.

2. Mount Type & Function:

   • Standard Backplates / Mounting Brackets: For stock-style or direct-replacement air cleaners.

   • Aftermarket/Custom Mounts: For non-stock or performance air cleaners that need unique mounting geometry.

   • Universal / Adjustable Supports: Ideal for custom builds or modifications where intake orientation or clearance is different.

3. Quality of Materials & Build: Prefer mounts with robust construction — precision-machined metal (steel, aluminum), proper welds or fasteners, and good sealing surfaces where required.

4. Ease of Installation & Hardware Inclusion: Kits that include all necessary hardware (gaskets, bolts, backing plates) save time and prevent fitment issues down the road.

5. Compatibility With Air Cleaner Type: Whether you use stock air filters, high-flow aftermarket filters, or full air-cleaner assemblies — make sure the mount supports the filter’s shape, size, and airflow needs.

Whether you’re restoring stock, upgrading to a performance filter, or building a custom setup — the right mount makes all the difference in airflow, reliability, and engine protection.