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Posted by Troll
 - July 24, 2020, 07:10:36 AM

No addon fuel controller. Runs better now, than it ever did with the stock intake system. Getting around 45 mpg, avg...much better that the 37-40 I got when it was stock. What makes you think your's is running lean?...mostly they are over-fueled.

Posted by JagLite
 - July 23, 2020, 23:27:41 PM

Hi Troll, I have a question...
I haven't done the air filter mod because it will make the bike even more lean running.
Did you add an aftermarket fuel booster (Cobra, Power Commander, etc) or adjust the FI temp sensor?
The stock intake is very restrictive but more air in requires more fuel too.

Posted by Troll
 - June 24, 2020, 16:19:40 PM

Ok, so this might get a bit complicated, but here goes. The air filter is small, and is on the left side. The crossover tube between the cylinders has a silencing baffle in it, and it restricts the total amount of air going to the engine. This is on purpose, to operate in concert with the mufflers to decrease total sound. The less air in, the less noise out. IF you take the r/s airbox cover off and ride it a bit, you will notice the exhaust sound is quite a bit louder. More air in, more noise out...I made my own airbox backing plate for my drifter a decade ago, right around the 58,000 mile mark. My fuel mileage went from high 30's to sometimes over 50...plenty of power, and the stock exhaust has more than enough "rumble" for me. The same thing with my W-650..did a "shelfectomy" to the air box and now it's other wise stock exhaust is quite loud. I had to put a jet kit in afterwards, as it was running VERY lean, especially above 4,000 rpm

Posted by OR Seedman
 - June 24, 2020, 12:58:01 PM

right side is fake....for looks only.  the left is the actual air intake....same on all the 1500 and 1600 engines (I'm pretty sure).  If you get an air intake kit you remove both sides and install the system on the right side.  You can then get a cover that goes on the left in the area vacated by the air intake...

Posted by Big Foot
 - June 24, 2020, 12:47:50 PM

There is no air filter element under the air filter cover on the right side of my bike.Should there be one on each side?????
Big Foot!!!

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