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Edmbueller
Posted on Thursday, April 27, 2006 - 12:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hi guys!
Running an '04 XB12S with full race kit (desnorked, stock inner airbox) Putting on a K&N air filter and I just wanna know - should I pick up the open airbox kit from Daves?

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Mountainbiker90
Posted on Thursday, April 27, 2006 - 12:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I wouldn't. Spend the $ on something else.
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Diablobrian
Posted on Thursday, April 27, 2006 - 01:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

You already have the "nipple" in your air box. cutting the box is much more cost-effective.
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Edmbueller
Posted on Thursday, April 27, 2006 - 01:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

thx guys, guess me and the dremel have a date tonight lol
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Daves
Posted on Thursday, April 27, 2006 - 01:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

That is what I would suggest also.
Make sure you run your bike at the 3500 RPM for the 10 miles for the ecm to "learn" your new setup
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Edmbueller
Posted on Thursday, April 27, 2006 - 01:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

thx Daves!!!
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Drift
Posted on Thursday, April 27, 2006 - 02:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I wouldn't cut it unless you get a freeer flowing exhaust.
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Bigbuell
Posted on Thursday, April 27, 2006 - 05:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The only reason that got the open air kit, is because I didn't want to cut up my stock air box lid. Just in case the epa in California gets involved. I keep everything just in case that ever happens.
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Diablobrian
Posted on Thursday, April 27, 2006 - 05:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Bigbuell,

That is a wise plan if you live in CA. The CARB is not an organization to trifle with.
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Metalstorm
Posted on Thursday, April 27, 2006 - 05:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I read somewhere here that if it's an air through the frame bike (03-05) you're better off keeping the inner box intact. Something about volume pressure. If it's an 06+ with the air straight through the outer airbox, the open airbox conversion is the way to go. This was mentioned about an XB running an original Drummer but I figure it would apply to the Buell race kit as well. As a matter of fact, I can almost swear it was Kevin Drum who mentioned it & he knows his sh**t.
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Kdan
Posted on Thursday, April 27, 2006 - 08:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have the open airbox from American Sport Bike and the K&N, with the desnorkle job along with stock exhaust and immediately noticed the difference. I could have easily carved up my airbox, but mine didn't have the nipple and I like to keep the stock stuff around just in case...Bike runs great!
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