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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 11:49 PM
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What kind of performance increase should I expect from a PCV without aftermarket pipes and air intake? I plan on upgrading both at a later date.
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Old Apr 18, 2009 | 02:13 AM
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A cooler running bike without the hesitations and huccups. You wont notice much of a performance gain till you make it breathe better
 
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Not much. X2 what kk6pg said.
 
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Ya the biggest thing will be a cooler running bike.
 
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I'd like to know how much one costs and if it's true they are causeing poorer gas mileage?
 
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I'd like to know how much one costs and if it's true they are causeing poorer gas mileage?
I believe they are just under 300, and to make a bike run cooler, you need to modify the timing and enrichen the AFR (more fuel) = less mileage. Increasing performance also takes a toll on mileage. If you are mostly concerned with mileage, leave the bike stock.
 
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Originally Posted by maddghost
I'd like to know how much one costs and if it's true they are causeing poorer gas mileage?
I just added my PCV, Heavy Breather and D&D Fatcat. I was curious and checked my mileage yesterday and got 43MPG. That had some town riding and with the new exhaust I am sure I have been on the throttle a little more than normal.
 
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I ask because some guys were complaining just last week they were getting 34 mpg with pcv. I have rush 1.75 Arlen Ness BS and HD stage 1 download,i haven't noticed any reduced mileage yet. Been running it since last year! It runs great but seams to go flat at higher revs- maybe I'm dreaming!
 
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