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Re:speedstar air filter 1 Year ago

smhowse wrote:
I'm pretty sure there aren't any vacuum tubes going to the air filter only the crankcase breather. Trace the tubing it should go to the top of the rear cylinder. I rerouted mine to a breather under the bike cause I didn't want oil in the carb. Then, I just plugged the hole on the housing.

Yes I believe you are right. Some times my brain farts are really huge. That's what happens when you get past 67 years old. I need to apologize to Major M.and I do.One should engage brain sometimes.

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TX1602

In: Bolt Ons, 5/21/2013, 1 reply
Subject: HONDA RISER?
ej6770: HELLO WAS JUST WONDERING IF ANYONE KNEW IF HONDA RISERS WOULD WORK FOR YAMAHA IVE GOT SOME RISERS THAT CAME OFF MY OLD BIKE AND WANTED TO KNOW IF THEY WOULD WORK ON NEW BIKE! THANKS :silly: :unsure: :huh:

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
blue_star: The hole for the riser bolt in the R* triple tree is 12mm. If the Honda risers are the same, it should ...HONDA RISER?

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blue_star

In: Bolt Ons, 5/21/2013, 1 reply
Subject: Kuryakyn Cruise Control
dodadnules: Has anyone installed the Kuryakyn mechanical cruise grip end? I bought the cruise and the matching grip end for the left side. I need to install them. I have Kuryakyn ISO grips so, it would seem they ...

Latest reply, 5/21/2013
Curt: I have the very large right and left throttle bosses which I think is what you are talking about. Remove ...Kuryakyn Cruise Control

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Curt

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