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Can anyone tell me what the advantage of installing an airbox eliminator kit is exactly? And, is it worth the time/ money to install it?
THanks,
Rich
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Worn Saddle
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Worn Saddle
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The airbox eliminator kits open the air flow up tremendously. The stock airbox and filter are like a giant rag stuffed into the carb intakes. BUT once you open the air up, you should also give it more gas to compensate. (bigger mains and open the exhaust while you're at it)
The drilling of the bottom of the air box will also allow for a big increase in air flow and costs zero and is reversable. The destructions are in the tech vault in the How-To's.
A word to the wise is not necessary. It is the stupid ones who need the advice.
Pat
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Awesome! Thanks for the info. I have already installed the Sceptre exhaust and the jets that came with them. Any other suggestions?
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i say go for the removal, you will need to change jets again but it will add a nice little bit of power and make the bike easier to work on, that airbox takes up a lot of space
Frank
(Former)05 BA tbike pipes, ai removed, Freak, mikuni hsr 42's, 904, ported/polished head, 1mm oversized valves
NOW-2010 silver and black tbird
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Loquacious
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Loquacious
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-off topic-
How do you like the Sceptres? Worth the $$$?
06 America 904
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Adjunct
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Another 2 cents: Go ahead and up the size of the pilot jets too, stocks (42-45) aren't enough once you increase the air flow at lower speeds (lower throttle position). I recently found out my dealer replaces the stock 42's as soon as they un-crate the bike with 45's, and my bike is still too lean after the freak kit and mostly open pipes. 48's being installed this weekend!
'05 TBA, Freak/152.5 mains/48 pilots/Gutted Shotguns/AI/Custom rear hangers-Chain Guard/Sport signals/Ness Mirrors/Kury pegs/Driver's Backrest/LOTS OF CHROME!
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Kaiser, I love em! They sound great and look amazing!
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Do it! I got the Freak and some Thunderbike pipes. It really woke my Speedy up 
...yes, that is a single seat...no, I will not put the other seat on...yes, I am selfish...yes, you should buy your own bike
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