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Posted by Petemoss
- April 20, 2013, 17:38:43 PMAir filter k&n part is ka-1596?
Posted by chief
- April 17, 2013, 20:53:59 PMQuote from: Petemoss on April 17, 2013, 19:16:25 PMDeceleration popping, backfires... similar to exhaust gasket leak...I got 49 mpg on Sunday.
How would I know if I needed a fi box?
Posted by Pilgrim
- April 17, 2013, 19:54:44 PMI wondered that myself...don't know but i would guess, and this is only a guess, read the plugs and see if it is running lean?
I thought mine may be running lean now that I replaced the air filter. Could that be the reason I got 50 mpg...don't know.
Anyone have any idea?
Posted by Petemoss
- April 17, 2013, 19:16:25 PMI got 49 mpg on Sunday.
How would I know if I needed a fi box?
Posted by Pilgrim
- April 17, 2013, 18:56:54 PMI recently replaced my stock air filter with a K&N filter. Seems to be running great. I rode on a 225 mile ride last Sat. and got 50 mpg. I have stock exhaust.
Posted by chief
- April 17, 2013, 18:00:31 PMWell, I put it in at the same time as my Big Willy's and needed an add-on FI box... I honestly don't think the filter had anything to do with that... I still have all the stock ductwork etc. in place.
The K&N does a much better job of filtering intake air with little maintenance.
Posted by Petemoss
- April 17, 2013, 17:56:47 PMQuote from: Troll on April 17, 2013, 17:14:19 PMI've seen debates that suggest more airflow=more dust and dirt in the engine. Is this a concern or much ado about nothing?The K&N in the stock airbox won't do anything but improve engine air filtration. The stock box is so restrictive, you'll never notice any difference
Posted by Troll
- April 17, 2013, 17:14:19 PMThe K&N in the stock airbox won't do anything but improve engine air filtration. The stock box is so restrictive, you'll never notice any difference
Posted by Petemoss
- April 17, 2013, 17:01:13 PMChief, with a k&n air filter will anything need p be tweaked so the bike runs okay? I have Roadhouse exhaust without baffles. Would more airflow require me to adjust the fuel injection?
Posted by chief
- April 17, 2013, 12:43:15 PMQuote from: Petemoss on April 17, 2013, 12:36:42 PMHaven't a clue... !!! I just liked the filtering capacity and ease of maintenance.How did that effect performance/horsepower/mpg?
Posted by Petemoss
- April 17, 2013, 12:36:42 PMQuote from: chief on April 17, 2013, 12:34:33 PMHow did that effect performance/horsepower/mpg?I replaced mine with a K&N soon after I got the bike.
Posted by chief
- April 17, 2013, 12:34:33 PMI replaced mine with a K&N soon after I got the bike.
Posted by Petemoss
- April 17, 2013, 12:22:14 PMWhat type of air filters is best? Stock or a cleanable filter?
What do you mostly use?
Posted by Pilgrim
- April 16, 2013, 07:27:58 AMJust did all that and this is what I used:
Plugs-NGK
Oil-10w40
Filter- HiFlo
Final Drive- 75w90
Brake/Clutch fluid- Dot4
Posted by chief
- April 15, 2013, 22:17:48 PM1) Sparkplugs... NGK is fine
http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/sparkplugref.html2) 20w50 is better for warmer/hot weather. 10w40 for cooler weather. Motorcycles like 20w50...
3) I assume you are talking about final drive gear box oil... as long as its GL-5 the 75w90 will work. some folks use 80/90 and even 75w140 in hot areas.