Subject: Re: K&N filter
Author: Chris Berry
Date: May 2, 2001, 3:32 PM
Post ID: 1706566545
The venturis from an 850-T and others will work as well without machining.
They are longer though and may cause clearance problems when use dwith K&Ns.
The venturis indeed do make the bikes run better...not really a whole lot
more power or anything, just a much smoother low end and midrange. I'd
recommend the cone shaped round ones if ya have to have K&Ns. Buy the UNIs
for better airflow and money savings.
My $.02
Chris in NC
'74 Eldo civ.
| From: Patrick Hayes <peha-@aol.com> Reply-To: Loopfram-@topica.com To: Loopfram-@topica.com Subject: Re: K&N filter Date: Wed, 2 May 2001 15:35:42 EDT ============================================================ Stay current the easy way - get developerWorks delivered to your inbox, weekly highlights of what's new in XML, Java, Linux, and open standards-based software development. http://click.topica.com/caaab2hb1dfltb2tZVva/developerWorks ============================================================ In a message dated 5/2/01 12:13:40 PM Pacific Daylight Time, adk-@gte.net writes: << I believe in order to mount the K&N's you need to unscrew the venturis. The venturis are an adapter that screws into the carb itself. The K&N's mount directly to the carb. >> Ian and others. Do NOT abandon those venturis. Correct, the K&N's won't mount over the venturis. The venturis have lips to hold the original rubber air boot. However, these venturis are VERY important for proper airflow in the carb, easy starting, high rpm, good fuel mileage, etc. So, you need to unscrew the venturis and take them to some machinist friend. They will quickly lathe off these retention lips on the outside so the K&N's will fit OVER the venturis. Re-attach the venturis and add the K&N's and you'll be happy. I rode a 73 Eldo for probably 8 years with K&N's on the carb body. Someone finally turned me on to the proper installation and I was amazed an my totally new motorbike. Loopless now. Patrick Hayes Fremont CA ============================================================ Get greater power over your finances with NextCard Visa! Transfer Balances to rates as low as 2.99% Intro or 9.99% Ongoing APR. Don't wait. Apply Now! http://click.topica.com/caaabQDb1dfltb2tZVvf/NextCard ============================================================ |
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