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Mar 26, 2021 | 05:16 PM

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multihdrdr

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I can get it started just fine, but it never stays centered for me!

In this case where it's a vent, you could drill from both sides ... can you keep it close enough for half the bolt length?

Mar 26, 2021 | 05:21 PM

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brownie4412

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Originally Posted by Blue Bob

I,m a 40 yr journeymen machinist / ME and there's nothing easy peasy about drilling a hole 2" deep in steel with a hand drill and keeping it straight much less centered.

1Dyna03 did a pretty darn good job.....just sayin

Maybe you’re just accustomed to always having the correct tools? I can’t imagine a 40yr journeymen machinist drills too many holes with a DeWalt and a bench vise. Just sayin.

For the record, he did do a good job.

Mar 26, 2021 | 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by John CC

I can get it started just fine, but it never stays centered for me!

choke up on your drill bit to keep it from flexing until you get a deep enough hole to act as a guide 😉

Mar 26, 2021 | 07:49 PM

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REW13

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I don't think there'll be too much of a mess.... If the pollen is as bad there as it is here right now it'll mud up just fine... Just pop off the mud cap and start a new one

Mar 27, 2021 | 05:53 AM

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Steve Sportster

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This is what I got in my catch can after 300 miles. Oily water. Be prepared for a big cleanup!

Mar 27, 2021 | 12:24 PM

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OK.. Im gonna order the DK parts for V&H Stage 1 kit, that changes back plate, so I can use my K&N filter and chrome cover.. It has the hose-filter EBS system coming down behind the filter. The whole kit I priced at $164.. Are there any discount codes for forum members ?

Mar 27, 2021 | 12:40 PM

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multihdrdr

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What kit are you looking at?

Mar 27, 2021 | 03:42 PM

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What kit are you looking at?

Its the 606 backing plate kit without filter, as I have a new K&N Stage 1 filter on my V&H setup. It also has the hose and filter breather set and support bracket. Twincam / M8 parts I have a 2003 TC88.. I figured Y fool with the bolts, when I can do it right with these parts..

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Mar 27, 2021 | 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by multihdrdr

What kit are you looking at?

The order site drifts in and out a bit, however I ran my order already.. Im spontaneous after lots of research..

Mar 27, 2021 | 06:45 PM

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multihdrdr

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FWIW, obviously that 606 backplate will work, but personally I wouldn't buy one that didn't have a Radiused Inlet (like virtually any other High flow backplate)

... just a comment

EDIT: Now looking back at your earlier pic, isn't that high flow backplate? If so, why don't just do a different mod to it and save your money

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Last edited by multihdrdr; Mar 27, 2021 at 06:50 PM.

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