 Re: Airbox replaced with air filters...why?
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OK, I've put about 1K miles on since the re-jet and TPS disconnect and it feels like a whole different bike.Maybe it's just my over active imagination but it seems to get smoother and quicker of the get every time I take it out. Do jets require a break-in period? I swear it gets faster each time a ride...or maybe I'm just getting braver... 
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Is your top speed now more than 75MPH? 
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To answer the original question...because all the cool kids are doing it.
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Re: Airbox replaced with air filters...why?
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Is your top speed now more than 75MPH?
Well, I can tell ya MY top speed so far is 105, although I believe there is still a bit more in the tank....how long should it take for a bike to get to max speed once you open it up? She races to about 85-90, then slowly gains as I stay on it, but, like I said, I haven't got past 105 yet.
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acceleration from 80 to 105 is about the same as 55 to 80 for my bike and still pulling to 120. These are indicated numbers on my speedo.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
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Patrick,I can't see if you have the stabilizing bracket for the carbs.I ran mine without and they kept rocking off and ruining the rubber manifolds (sucking air)I also had a little bit decel popping till I put the Procom CDI on it and it runs like a dream.I have D&D pipes,K&Ns,2nd air inj removed,42 pilots and 152 mains.I got the bracket from bonnevilleamerica.com
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...can't see if you have the stabilizing bracket for the carbs...
"Carbs"? Are you really from OZ?
A perfectly servicable carb brace can be made from a heavy-duty zip-tie:
They perform great and are easy to install and remove.
Some have theorized that the boots will fail with this setup, however in real world use that's a non-issue.
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I used zip ties for over a 1 1/2, worked great, never an issue at all. However last time I rejetted I went ahead and spend some BIG BUCK$, got myself a turnbuclke form Lowes, think it was maybe, $5 at the most. Spray it flat black and you'll never notice it.
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I'm happy I read this. Disconnected my TPS and there is very little popping. Besides the possibility for new coils, would there ever be a need to reconnect and would this being disconnected exacerbate the effects of an air leak?
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