Intake question
Cruiser
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From: Florida
I believe what the guys here are saying is that you must look at the intake cover i.e. the metal piece covering the intake filter. Typically found on the right side of the bike.
In my learning each model of bike has a different look to them. The Sporters have the oval covers, the 1500cc dyna and softails have the round cover.
From what I've learned the Screamin Eagle intake looks like stock, but replaces the outside cover with a more free air flowing one for better intake of air. This system also includes some intinals and what not.
When you change anything in the motor, it is good idea to get it dyno jetted, and or set up at your dealer with their tuner. You can buy one as well that basically just remaps the computer, but I don't know that much about them, but know I will have to do this in the future for what I'm looking at as well.
Motorcycles are not like cars, where you can just disconnect the battery to flash the computer after modifying your intake or exhaust.
Also motorcycles do not "learn" as some cars can and automatically readjust the settings like most cars. Although some bikes I have read can do something similar, but I don't believe HD bikes are all computerized with all the junk yet.
In my learning each model of bike has a different look to them. The Sporters have the oval covers, the 1500cc dyna and softails have the round cover.
From what I've learned the Screamin Eagle intake looks like stock, but replaces the outside cover with a more free air flowing one for better intake of air. This system also includes some intinals and what not.
When you change anything in the motor, it is good idea to get it dyno jetted, and or set up at your dealer with their tuner. You can buy one as well that basically just remaps the computer, but I don't know that much about them, but know I will have to do this in the future for what I'm looking at as well.
Motorcycles are not like cars, where you can just disconnect the battery to flash the computer after modifying your intake or exhaust.
Also motorcycles do not "learn" as some cars can and automatically readjust the settings like most cars. Although some bikes I have read can do something similar, but I don't believe HD bikes are all computerized with all the junk yet.
Last edited by Open Mind; Mar 13, 2009 at 02:52 PM.
Cruiser
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Hokay, a "screaming eagle Air cleaner" Is just a high flow filter with a rubber spacer to create more room between the filter and the carb/MAF. It also "desnorkles" or removes the restrictive air inlet on the stock "ham can" or air cleaner cover. It doesn't replace it. If the carb has been rejetted (or for EFI people, the bike has been remapped), a high flow filter is a high flow filter, you can swap them out without any significant horsepower gains/losses.
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There are times I wished I sold Harleys to young military folks....Then I remember I'm an old military folk and simply couldn't screw a shipmate.
Young man, back way off and keep your money deep in your pocket till you learn exactly what you want and what you are buying.
If you left a dealer not know what you bought and then come here to ask, you are one step away from disaster.
Used Harleys are just like used women. There are a million of them layin around and they all have suspect pasts. You can pay to play with all the used women you want where you will learn as you go, but buying a scoot is different.
Buying a scoot is a scared thing that you need to be fully ready for. Stop to learn about scoots first. Go shopping once you know what to look for and what you want.
The day you can walk in a dealership and identify each option and mod with confidence, you are ready to buy.
Young man, back way off and keep your money deep in your pocket till you learn exactly what you want and what you are buying.
If you left a dealer not know what you bought and then come here to ask, you are one step away from disaster.
Used Harleys are just like used women. There are a million of them layin around and they all have suspect pasts. You can pay to play with all the used women you want where you will learn as you go, but buying a scoot is different.
Buying a scoot is a scared thing that you need to be fully ready for. Stop to learn about scoots first. Go shopping once you know what to look for and what you want.
The day you can walk in a dealership and identify each option and mod with confidence, you are ready to buy.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Irvine, Orange County, Ca
Motorcycles are not like cars, where you can just disconnect the battery to flash the computer after modifying your intake or exhaust. Also motorcycles do not "learn" as some cars can and automatically readjust the settings like most cars. Although some bikes I have read can do something similar, but I don't believe HD bikes are all computerized with all the junk yet.
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Florida
I believe that the '08 and '09 EFI models do "learn" to an extent. For example, if you just change out the pipes the computer will "learn" and adjust to work just fine. It's when you also change out the A/C that you have to "teach" the bike and give it a remap or FuelPak or whatever you choose.
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 681
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From: Washington
There are times I wished I sold Harleys to young military folks....Then I remember I'm an old military folk and simply couldn't screw a shipmate.
Young man, back way off and keep your money deep in your pocket till you learn exactly what you want and what you are buying.
If you left a dealer not know what you bought and then come here to ask, you are one step away from disaster.
Used Harleys are just like used women. There are a million of them layin around and they all have suspect pasts. You can pay to play with all the used women you want where you will learn as you go, but buying a scoot is different.
Buying a scoot is a scared thing that you need to be fully ready for. Stop to learn about scoots first. Go shopping once you know what to look for and what you want.
The day you can walk in a dealership and identify each option and mod with confidence, you are ready to buy.
Young man, back way off and keep your money deep in your pocket till you learn exactly what you want and what you are buying.
If you left a dealer not know what you bought and then come here to ask, you are one step away from disaster.
Used Harleys are just like used women. There are a million of them layin around and they all have suspect pasts. You can pay to play with all the used women you want where you will learn as you go, but buying a scoot is different.
Buying a scoot is a scared thing that you need to be fully ready for. Stop to learn about scoots first. Go shopping once you know what to look for and what you want.
The day you can walk in a dealership and identify each option and mod with confidence, you are ready to buy.
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