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Luythen

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Alternative intake
« on: May 19, 2005, 11:46:16 PM »
Hey again

Im currently thinking about doing something new with my intake  /air filter setup. in stead of the central mounted air filter plastic thingie, I'd like to make two metal intake pieces going out through the side panels, or perhaps just before thepanels. and mount some sort of filter onto this.

my questions are now, can this be done without loss of efficiency? And if it is possible would a 4-carb-one-filter approach be the best, or would a two-carb-one-filter be the way to go?

cub

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Re: Alternative intake
« Reply #1 on: May 20, 2005, 01:31:14 AM »
I've been told that if you have CV carbs they need to share the same airbox. But then I also know lots of people have put on KN filter or pods on their bikes and it has worked. So why not, try it! And let us know how it worked.. :)

Offline mcpuffett

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Re: Alternative intake
« Reply #2 on: May 20, 2005, 01:53:43 AM »
hey luythen, what bike are you running? :-\ it might help the folks with their replys ;) mick.
Honda CB750 KO 1970,   Honda VTX 1300 2006, Lancaster England.

Luythen

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Re: Alternative intake
« Reply #3 on: May 20, 2005, 02:26:46 AM »
oh yes sorry.

its a cb500f first registered in 1979 so im guessing it's a 77-78 model, those kn filters do they go on the individual intakes meaning 4 filters?

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Re: Alternative intake
« Reply #4 on: May 20, 2005, 02:37:05 AM »
hi, yep you can have 4 pod filters or you can get another type of pod filter that does 1 filter to 2 carbs and you can also get aftermarket filters that go 1 filter to 4 carbs ;) hope this helps maybe some of the other members can point you in the way of makes and suppliers :)   mick.
Honda CB750 KO 1970,   Honda VTX 1300 2006, Lancaster England.

Luythen

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Re: Alternative intake
« Reply #5 on: May 20, 2005, 02:40:54 AM »
thanks a lot.
It seams i have to have a little chat with my parts pusher about this :)

The plan is to move the intake filter, and use the newfound space under the seat for the battery and other electronic devices, that way I can make a couple of side panels that are a bit closer to the frame.