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Newbie air filter question
07/27/12 at 16:20:23
If I were to replace my stock filter with a K&N drop in, what happens? My exhaust is pretty free flowing right now with the Thrush on it an a 4" "tuned" baffle for cop control. Anyway, does it run leaner because there's more air coming in or does it run richer because more gas gets sucked in with that air or does it not change anything? I am not expecting a noticeable performance change but am wondering about carb tuning.
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07/27/12 at 16:25:37
It will run leaner as you will be removing an air restriction.
Tuning will be likely needed, however I will recommend you to do one thing at a time, put on the filter, and then if needed work on tuning the carb.
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07/27/12 at 16:43:34
Thanks. I thought that would be the case. I have already re-jetted (152.5 and a 55). The exhaust mod required it. We'll see how it runs with the new filter.
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07/28/12 at 06:38:16
Anyway, does it run leaner because there's more air coming in or does it run richer because more gas gets sucked in with that air or does it not change anything?
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You are correct in that "more air is taking more fuel in along w/ it"
But that depends a lot where the air is being restricted.
If the air filter is restricting air, (no evidence of that on the OEM) it will definently run leaner when opened up, because it is no longer being choked on the vacuum side (upstream) the carb venturi.
Relieveing any air restriction on the pressure side (exhaust valves downstream) will take in more fuel along w/ the more air, not changing the air fuel ratio much if any.
This is why just changing to a Hardy muffler, doesn't necessarily require a larger main jet, unless it is running too lean to start w/.
This IMO ! (and a touch of logical thinking ?)
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07/28/12 at 21:17:05
I put a K&N drop in in my 09 about 3 yrs ago the bike ran a little stronger, only other mod was low end mixture screw, the one under the plug. I live and ride at about 2500 feet, most live closer to sea level. For what it's worth.
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