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Posted by RockinRollin
 - December 13, 2016, 16:36:43 PM

You and a few others on this forum design and custom build your own parts - the envy of most of us and I appreciate any input from you for this reason. I have some mechanical ability and given enough time and guidance could replicate your mods. But unfortunately time (my spare time) is at a premium. If I could I would do this entirely myself just for the job satisfaction. I still might. It would take me a couple of weekends to fabricate the parts and install, if I work one overtime shift I could pay for the parts 3X and install with time left over. Sometimes it's about cost effectiveness.

Posted by Troll
 - December 13, 2016, 13:42:54 PM

Wow, I just looked at the Chuckster kit...it's just like what I made for myself for under $75 complete....including the K&N air filter!

Posted by RockinRollin
 - December 13, 2016, 11:31:44 AM

I am interested in all options, are you going to get your kit for the Drifter from him?
I sent him a message, I see he also makes lowers and badges.

Posted by bambam0099
 - December 13, 2016, 11:08:00 AM
Quote from: RockinRonny on December 13, 2016, 10:59:39 AM

Thanks bambam good to know, does Chuckster make a kit for the Drifter? I think the Nomad and Classic backing plates and filter covers are smaller but as Troll already showed us you can make the backing plate smaller. That in turn would allow you more choice in filter covers. He has a few nice ones.

I'm about 99% sure I wrote him and asked about the Drifter and fitment but, if interested, I would write him to be sure.
Posted by RockinRollin
 - December 13, 2016, 10:59:39 AM

Thanks bambam good to know, does Chuckster make a kit for the Drifter? I think the Nomad and Classic backing plates and filter covers are smaller but as Troll already showed us you can make the backing plate smaller. That in turn would allow you more choice in filter covers. He has a few nice ones.

Posted by bambam0099
 - December 13, 2016, 05:56:37 AM

Personally, I love Chucksters air kit
http://chucksterscustoms.com/product/bak-1500-1600-1700/

but I like symmetry so I want both sides to look the same although, maybe a nice long horn on the left side would be ok.  I know it's expensive but you get what you pay for.  I plan on purchasing before spring.

I bought Chucksters ultimate baffle for my Nomad and the build quality of his work was incredible and of course, I love the sound.  He seems like a really cool, stand up guy.

Posted by Troll
 - December 12, 2016, 18:10:50 PM

the original air filter, located in the left air box, is so small, it fits inside the filter for an 800. I'm running an 800 K&N in my setup. Lots more air, and now that I have about 60,000 or so miles on it, I guess it works....I'm averaging 45 mpg over that 60,000 miles. I was getting 37-40 ....

Posted by RockinRollin
 - December 12, 2016, 17:49:31 PM

Troll, I seen your link  about the  backing plate. It was smaller than the original - 7" vers 9" . This (and the taller filter) allows more air than the original setup on the left side (no restrictive air pipe).

Posted by RockinRollin
 - December 12, 2016, 17:12:50 PM

Excellent article, many thanks. I will re-read this several times. So with the kit you were able to keep the original air filter covers. I would like to keep them. There really isn't anything that I like out there as far as air filter covers are concerned I like the retro look of the originals, had I thought of it at the time when I painted the bike I would have painted the covers pearl white - same as the 2 tone paint. Do your air filter covers stick out farther than original?

Posted by Washbrook
 - December 11, 2016, 19:46:43 PM

This is how I upgraded mine: http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/forum/index.php?topic=24247.msg49835#msg49835

Posted by Troll
 - December 11, 2016, 16:18:08 PM

The problem is with the air crossover tube between the cylinders. The right side air box is fed from the left side and the crossover is too restrictive to let the engine really breathe. The mod you are talking about won't work with an injected engine, unless you make your own new base for the right side.

Posted by RockinRollin
 - December 11, 2016, 09:17:34 AM

I have been thinking of opening up my air intake by doing the Cadman mod. Problem is I can't find a decent air filter cover that I like. Any suggestions other than the Spectre or K & N 9" covers?

What if I do the Cadman mod but instead of going to the 9" filter and cover I just open the sides up on the filter covers and keep the original air filter? Any input? Would be nice not to chop up the original covers but can't find anything I like.

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