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Old 11-21-2017, 09:13 AM
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Hi guys
I'm fitting in a Vance and Hines VO2 AC.
There is this wire which came off the original as pictured below.
Where do I or what should I do with it?

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Old 11-21-2017, 09:30 AM
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Tuck it up somewhere out of the way! It's only for International bikes with an "active" breather control.
 
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The wire is for a sensor on European models. Just secure it out of sight.
 
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Old 11-21-2017, 10:17 AM
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Thanks a mil !
Very supportive!

I don't have to bypass this wire or anything right?
 

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Originally Posted by Camwerkz
Thanks a mil !
Very supportive!

I don't have to bypass this wire or anything right?
Correct. You do not need to do anything to it other than hide it.
 
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zip tie behind the new breather .. tape up the end real well.
 
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Thanks guys.

Btw, the breather hose ... doesn't seat flushed into the nipples.
Should I just leave it as it is or could I zip tie it?

I'm just afraid one day it would pop out although it looks decently slotted in.
 
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Originally Posted by adm
Tuck it up somewhere out of the way! It's only for International bikes with an "active" breather control.
ADM what do it do brother !
 
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Originally Posted by badcooky
ADM what do it do brother !
From the manual:

"The active exhaust system utilizes an actuator valve located in the rear exhaust pipe which is connected to a servo motor via a cable. The valve position automatically adjusts to enhance engine performance.

Heres a diagram showing where it would be if fitted -

 
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I saw the actuator.
It behaves like an open and close valve.
My local shop actually soldered the actuator to be opened at all times.
I dunno if that is a blessing in disguise or not.
 


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