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Air Intake 2 Years, 11 Months ago  
I was just wondering what you guys think. I am trying to decide what kind of Intake to buy for an 07 roadstar XV17AWW. I was wondering the difference from the hyper charger to the Air Spear. How much a difference for the cost. Plus I have already Jetted my bike when I installed the full Cobra Speedsters. Do I need to rejet again? Thanks!
 
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Re:Air Intake 2 Years, 11 Months ago  
Not familiar with Air Spear but seat of the pants you'd be hard pressed to notice a difference between most intakes.

You don't need to rejet when changing out the intake if you have jetted the carb optimally for pipes and intake. However, sometimes a slight tweek may improve mileage/performance.

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Re:Air Intake 2 Years, 11 Months ago  
Followup question Doc. What kind of giddyup should one expect in changing over to an aftermarket intake? Assuming it's jetted correctly.

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Re:Air Intake 2 Years, 11 Months ago  
It's noticeable if you have aftermarket pipes.

When you change out the intake port the manifold ... it results in a 'smoother' operating bike.

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Re:Air Intake 2 Years, 10 Months ago  
Bought an '06 R* w/ Hyper charger on it. How do they do if traveling in rain? Looks like it could be a problem sucking up water? Anyone have experience?
 
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Re:Air Intake 2 Years, 10 Months ago  
unfortunatly I have ridden in the rain several times and I do have a pro r hyper charger. I haven,t had any problems with it the only problem I have is occasionally my jeans will smother the intake out a little. just my .02
 
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Re:Air Intake 2 Years, 10 Months ago  
I haven't had any problems with my Hypercharger in the Florida monsoons it took me a little while to get used to the it pushing or just being right there at my knee but I don't even notice it now
 
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Re:Air Intake 2 Years, 10 Months ago  
Nowhere wrote:
Bought an '06 R* w/ Hyper charger on it. How do they do if traveling in rain? Looks like it could be a problem sucking up water? Anyone have experience?

none whatsoever with mine (pro)

ridden in some serious downpours and it ainīt missed a beat.
 
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Re:Air Intake 2 Years, 10 Months ago  
The Spear would obviously suck water. But, I think they have a "sock" that fits over it. Spraying with ScotchGuard would be suggested. Darned if I can find one, though....



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