I removed both the snorkel & the vacume operated flapper valve on the back of the airbox to increase air flow. Do the aftermarket airboxes really offer that much of an increase in power
Oh yeah, there are parts of I-10 in La. that absolutely SUCK. I'm talking about holes you could loose a VW in. The good part is they are rebuilding it.Bill
Quote from: Dusty on February 13, 2007, 08:44:30 PMOh yeah, there are parts of I-10 in La. that absolutely SUCK. I'm talking about holes you could loose a VW in. The good part is they are rebuilding it.BillThose are good numbers Bill.I found a guy up here that does them for $200. He's in McKinney and his shop is called Metric Tech. I am planning on taking mine to him in the next couple of weeks. I am anxious to see what the X is actually doing as far as A/F ratio. And that's pretty funny about LA. rebuilding I-10. They've been rebuilding it for 20 years now. I guess the same goes for I-635 up here.... Hit a rut, hit a wall mentality here.
Bill, Keep those numbers handy. I just returned from a shop in San Antonio that is going to Dyno my Wing before and after the mufflers are changed out. I want to see how close the Wing numbers are to your numbers just for fun.
Dusty, What pipes, with what baffles are you running; & what kind of mileage are you getting ?? I'm presently getting about 30, & everyone tells me that's about the best I can expect !!!!! Jack
Quote from: TorqueMonstr on February 17, 2007, 05:40:40 PMDusty, What pipes, with what baffles are you running; & what kind of mileage are you getting ?? I'm presently getting about 30, & everyone tells me that's about the best I can expect !!!!! JackI'm going to do about 300 miles tomorrow and I will try to remember to keep track of my milage. I have Vance & Hines big shots with the quiet baffles, but to be honest I bet the wrapping burned off many miles ago. Everyones riding style is different so thier gas consumption is too. I have a habit of getting on it when I take off and that burns the gas fast, I also cruise at 70-90 depending on the conditions. More 80 than 70. I use to get about 33 when the bike was stock. I really didn't keep a check on the milage I was getting before the dyno, I just knew my light was coming on way to soon for the rideing I was doing and the exhaust smelled really rich. Some have said they get 40 and 45 mpg on an 1800. I don't think my riding style would allow that kind of milage.
Brad Do you feel the aftermarket intake has gain you anything other than looks ??What mods does the group recommend to improve the performance & rideability of the 1800