MotorbikeBruno
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Killer Mrwolf. And I don't own a CV carb'ed bike but I enjoy learning...
Great looking scoot so far!
Great looking scoot so far!
MotorbikeBruno said:Killer Mrwolf. And I don't own a CV carb'ed bike but I enjoy learning...
Great looking scoot so far!
mydlyfkryzis said:I would love to see proof on a dyno that those little pods flow more air then the stock. There is just no surface area compared to stock.
I do have a k&n in the stock air box. But I wouldn't put pods on.
On a four cyl, the center pods see hotter air then the 2 outers too.
Good tuning then means different setup for the center carbs vs the outer.
But good luck with the bike. The engines are pretty bulletproof.
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MotorbikeBruno said:Ya, realistically the outer 2 carbs should be up ONE size from the inner 2 since they run a tad cooler. Mixture is a more finicky beast. Keep at it!
CentexHawk said:I love my nighthawk, any of you fellow nighthawk owners have a spare exhaust stud? Snapped one installing my Vance n Hines 4to1.
CentexHawk said:Wher did you source your bars?
mydlyfkryzis said:Maybe beaten to death, but still not clear to many who have 4 cyl. bikes. A lot of people still think you can bolt on the pods and go....
Have at it....tuning two 2 cylinder engines is a lot of work (That's what it is like, 2 separate engines) , and since I suspect you aren't racing professionally, a lot of work for a relatively small gain....if any at all...
From my perspective, the whole pod thing is a cosmetic thing, that may decrease performance. I understand the open look removing the airbox does, but its a shame to reduce power for looks.
It's like short, open pipes. They decrease performance too.... Tuned headers offer increases, as well as intake work, but the short open head pipes are just loud. Also a cosmetic thing.
You just don't see many real examples of a well tuned engine in the cafe scene. The majority are beautiful works of art, but actual performance seems to be lacking. The fat, old style tires are in this group too. Looks nice, but don't handle or grip well.
I really like the supertrapp muffler, this is an actual performance enhancer. If I could find one for my NH, I would snap it up in a minute.