Do Hyperchargers Really Work?
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Road Master
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Do Hyperchargers Really Work?
I am thinking about getting an active hypercharger. They claim about a 7+HP increase. They somehow regulate the flaps to control air flow?
Do any of you Sportster guys have one, and how well does it work? Are they hard to install?
Thanks
Do any of you Sportster guys have one, and how well does it work? Are they hard to install?
Thanks
Road Warrior
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From: Texas
RE: Do Hyperchargers Really Work?
I don't have any personal experience with them, but I have read quite a bit on them. They look like they are supposed to scoop air as you ride down the road. But if you look closely, there are vents under the scoop that allow excess air pressure out. These are placed there so as not to disrupt the balance of air gas going through the carb. Check the manufacturers instructions, I believe that is where I read this.
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RE: Do Hyperchargers Really Work?
The Hypercharger is mostly hype. You will not get any more performance gains over a similar set-up like the SE kit. If you want one, get it. They compliment a mullet and pair of snakeskin boots well, though.
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RE: Do Hyperchargers Really Work?
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The Hypercharger is mostly hype. You will not get any more performance gains over a similar set-up like the SE kit. If you want one, get it. They compliment a mullet and pair of snakeskin boots well, though.
The Hypercharger is mostly hype. You will not get any more performance gains over a similar set-up like the SE kit. If you want one, get it. They compliment a mullet and pair of snakeskin boots well, though.
I could not agree more.........there are MUCH better intakes out there.....and take it from me....I bet we take off 10 a year and throw them in the trash from customers bikes
Road Warrior
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RE: Do Hyperchargers Really Work?
The Hypercharger is decent. A lot of people don't like it because of it's unnecessary complexity giving it "bling" factor with the moving baffles. I've ran it and it does a good job. It's better than stock, but there are better ones out there. I run a Forcewinder now and prefer it all the way around.
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Cruiser
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From: Turkey
RE: Do Hyperchargers Really Work?
I have the pro-r serıes on my 883 C , but the maın reason ı ınstalled ıt on my bıke ıs not performance but the look 
I really love the way they look and yes there other brands out there that seems they perform better lıke the forcewınder .
I prefer the look ı want to a couple of more HP.
I really love the way they look
and yes there other brands out there that seems they perform better lıke the forcewınder . I prefer the look ı want to a couple of more HP.
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From: Ozark Country
RE: Do Hyperchargers Really Work?
I guess it might be possible to gain 7 HP from just adding a Hypercharger, but will the additional air intake you would need to have your air/fuel mixture optimized throughout the operating range.
I kind of like the NRHS Hurricane air intake/filter system, as it allows you to keep the 'slealth look' by using the stock cover.
The NRHS site has a dyno chart showing horsepower increases between using the stock, SE, and Hurricane intake.
The bike they used was a 2004 883 with the 1250 conversion kit. It used the stock 883 heads, pipes, carb, cams, etc.
Rear wheel horsepower figures with the stock system was 58. With the SE intake the RWHP jumped up to 62.5, and it was 65 using the Hurricane intake.
Another interesting figure from those test show that doing a 883 to 1200 (or 1250) conversion will increase your horsepower figures, but you won't get to the power level of the '04+ 1200 unless you also go with the better heads and cams.
http://www.nrhsperformance.com/partshurricaneflow.shtml
I kind of like the NRHS Hurricane air intake/filter system, as it allows you to keep the 'slealth look' by using the stock cover.
The NRHS site has a dyno chart showing horsepower increases between using the stock, SE, and Hurricane intake.
The bike they used was a 2004 883 with the 1250 conversion kit. It used the stock 883 heads, pipes, carb, cams, etc.
Rear wheel horsepower figures with the stock system was 58. With the SE intake the RWHP jumped up to 62.5, and it was 65 using the Hurricane intake.
Another interesting figure from those test show that doing a 883 to 1200 (or 1250) conversion will increase your horsepower figures, but you won't get to the power level of the '04+ 1200 unless you also go with the better heads and cams.
http://www.nrhsperformance.com/partshurricaneflow.shtml
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RE: Do Hyperchargers Really Work?
No such thing about 7+/- HP increase, but gives me a better performance out of my bike along with the "Drag Style" looks. Not one single problem whatsoever I owned it since 2002. Look for the Topic Thread, Mild Custom Sporty 240 here.
Good Luck,
Thorey
Good Luck,
Thorey
Road Warrior
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RE: Do Hyperchargers Really Work?
What can I tell ya. I figured I already had the best lookin' mullet in the east, and the finest faux snakeskin boots available at the WalMart, so I replaced my SE set-up with the hypercharger. I noticed a pretty big difference (to me) in throttle response and acceleration.