This is a primary vent for all 2005-11 Big Dog Motorcycles models. The vent is to protect your starter seal and preventing oil to drain back into the starter. Adding this vent in the back side of the inner primary during 2006 was a running change and was retro fit to some older 2005 & 06 models. If you are eating up starters and you cannot feel this little vent behind the inner primary (located new the transmission shift arm), this can easily be added and is highly recommended.
Please refer to the Parts Finder tool to confirm fitment for your specific year and model.
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