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Bobbyhead
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 07, 2005 - 10:31 pm: | 
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Carb springs attached on Laura's Bike.
Notice that Laura isn't using an oem boot, she is using an(orange) 4 ply, high temp, fuel resistant, silicone, turbo connector hose instead of a normal boot.
http://www.turbotime.us/ProductDetail.jsp?LISTID=1EB0000-1130519024
(Message edited by bobbyhead on December 07, 2005) |
Boatwrenchv8
| | Posted on Sunday, December 11, 2005 - 01:07 pm: |
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Hello all,
Dealer dropped off bike Saturday here at work. Bike runs much better and sounds a lot better. Almost too loud, but I am sure I will get used to it. Just in case, I have a spare intake boot and nut driver under the seat in addition to my other tools. Asked the dealer to remove the brace I made. So now the carb is unsupported. Will be keeping a close eye on it.
Rich |
Johnnylunchbox
| | Posted on Monday, December 12, 2005 - 12:16 am: |
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Boatwrench - the consensus seems to be that all the aftermarket pipes are pretty loud. I know there has to be a happy medium and I will be working on a custom core for my Kerker to achieve that. In the meantime I always wear earplugs and keep close tabs on my muffler packing. |
Jprovo
| | Posted on Monday, December 12, 2005 - 08:58 am: |
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Boatwrench,
I'm with Johnny, most Blast exhaust systems seem really loud. It doesn't help that you're sitting above the muffler, and the ground is reflecting the sound up at you.
Good luck wuth the intake, just try to keep you knee off of it if that's an issue...
James |
Uberblast
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 - 02:51 pm: |
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Hi folks - I'm researching removing the stock airbox and putting on a more compact filter. These suggestions are helpful. Couple questions:
1. Is there anything else that needs to be done other than just pulling off the stock airbox and attaching the Ramflo?
2. Does the Ramflo bolt onto the carb or attach via springs?
3. Also, what is the carb spring on Laura's bike for?
4. Lastly there are some hoses on my gas tank that I think route back to the carb... do I need to do anything with those?
Any help is appreciated! I'm a newbee to bike work so sorry about the freshman questions :-) |
Ezblast
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 - 03:28 pm: |
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The Ramflo bolts to the carb, you'll need an intake gasket, the springs are auto carb sinc springs - they come two to a set - you can get them at any auto parts store - you can find attachment instructions here, as well as rerouting those hoses here -
http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/201 64/6812.html
EZ |
Gearheaderiko
| | Posted on Thursday, July 24, 2008 - 01:12 am: |
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Uber, If you've still got the charcoal canister hooked up you will need to 'delete' it asap!
Very simple. 3 hoses go to the canister and the canister is labeled.
1 says carb. Disconnect and plug it.
1 says PCV. Disconnect and plug it.
1 says tank. Disconnect and leave it unplugged.
There is a whole mess of hoses that you dont need and will seem very confusing. Its not, as long as you know what each one does and then its very easy to reroute. |
Uberblast
| | Posted on Friday, July 25, 2008 - 10:05 pm: |
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Hi Gear - I think I understand, I opened the airbox and found a hose connected to a bolt that has a little nossle pointed at the mouth of the carb. Is that the hose you are taking about? I didn't see a charcoal canister.
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Reuel
| | Posted on Friday, July 25, 2008 - 10:09 pm: |
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If you look at the hose as it goes away from the carb and out the air box (down and left), follow it out of the airbox. It will branch. One end will go to a cannister, and the other to the head. If one end just ends with a plug, you don't have the cannister, so you don't need to worry about it. |
Gearheaderiko
| | Posted on Saturday, July 26, 2008 - 01:42 am: |
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Well, Yes, that is the PCV hose that goes to the canister. The canister is mounted under the rear tail of the bike above the rear tire, just under the seat section. Its a round black cylinder about the size of a soda can with 2 small and 1 'large' hose running to it. Should be easy to see.
That is what one end looks like. Sorry, only picture I have. |
Tnthumper
| | Posted on Thursday, December 04, 2008 - 06:41 pm: |
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Guys I am having a bad day. I ran my Blast out of gas right at gas station. Pulled pro-series filer off of intake to re-prime fuel line and did'nt get hose clamp tight enough.Yes you guessed I lost my K&N and half cover on ride to house. does anyone have the part# for that air filter or a good universal K&N replacement?
Thanks ahead of time for the help.
John |
Reuel
| | Posted on Thursday, December 04, 2008 - 08:32 pm: |
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Don't do that! Gravity primes it, so you just let it sit for a moment with the valve open, and it'll start right up. Someone should have that part number ... |
Gearheaderiko
| | Posted on Friday, December 05, 2008 - 09:16 pm: |
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Concur with Reuel!
I have part numbers for the K & N original Pro Series or a UNI replacement filter (much cheaper), but they are at home which I wont be 'till next week. Sorry. |
Ezblast
| | Posted on Saturday, December 06, 2008 - 12:43 am: |
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What does the Uni look like - is it lighter?
Also - as posted in another area:
I really don't think the Pro-Series Intake has enough surface area to feed a modified Blast, let alone a stock one- the intake is narrower than the carb throat as well - unlike my stack - to me it was just a bad answer for people always complaining about the stock airbox's look. I really don't think your getting enough air for your engine - could the exhaust length be choking you back at all.
EZ |
Gearheaderiko
| | Posted on Saturday, December 06, 2008 - 01:57 pm: |
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The UNI is very light. The racebike UNI is pictured here somewhere (I dont have capability to post or transfer pics right now). The streetbike UNI is available in black or red and is slightly heavier because of the dual filter, but still much lighter than the K&N/PS filter.
I believe the PS intake is 'tuned' for a specific purpose and not just thrown together (that means it will suit some needs better than others).
If the stack filter doesnt restrict airflow then no doubt its a better system than just an open carb. If it does restrict, then you've closed the air to draw from down to a 3 inch circle (sorry, dont remember the formula). A larger air filter with a scrub stack is going to be far more efficient with a larger area to draw from.
A larger air filter is hard to fit, hence your stack. A decent exhaust is hard to fit without sacrificing ground clearance. Compromises have to be made.
As previously stated elsewhere, my exhaust may not be the most efficient for the engine mods done. It might be. It might only be extremely efficient for certain rpms. There is math to be done as far as exhaust length (its here on Badweb), as well actual testing.
With most mods you have to trust what others have done (individuals and companies) and the data they give you. If the mod is completely new or different you're on your own to sort it out. A costly or time consuming process.
In short we (most) can only give our impressions of the effectiveness of any given mod compared to theory and data given. I'd love to try out every theory and question (and I have tried some), I just dont have the time. |
Ezblast
| | Posted on Saturday, December 06, 2008 - 02:53 pm: |
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Yes - I remember the proper length for a Blast would be almost twice the length of a Blast - but it is your bends I think that are messing with your air flow - dunno - just a thought - my stack with the custom filter is totally free flowing - twice the cfm of the old filter - well perhaps the lighter uni-filter - not being as dense is letting in more air in, however, it still sounds like your engine isn't getting enough air - either through the exhaust not allowing enough flow or the intake not allowing enough flow - you know me - all about maximizing potential - I'll be checking in with Wes sunday when he gets back and I'll let you know how the custom exhaust builder is doing - LSR header with a custom D&D type can is the goal - so it won't be as loud as a Force, but you can order just the header as well - thats what the goal is - the guy is building a jig to easily duplicate the first one.
That and a 3" Supertrapp with21 to 23 discs.
should encourage flow and discourage sound.
EZ |
Gearheaderiko
| | Posted on Saturday, December 06, 2008 - 10:33 pm: |
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The bends arent any more than any other Blast exhaust and the extra bends are very slight.
Looking forward to the 'new' exhaust! |
Ezblast
| | Posted on Sunday, December 07, 2008 - 12:31 am: |
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You know - a thought - both the Force and the LSR Custom end with 2" sections before the cans - perhaps 1 3/4" is too small a final header size to keep flow free enough?
EZ |
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