Air intake questions
Air intake questions
I see a lot of guys talking about re-mapping and getting tuners after doing a DK air intake upgrade or something similar. After searching around on here, I didn't find the answer I was looking for and was just more confused about the process. what I need to know is if I buy an air intake do I have to actually remap or buy a tuner so that my bike will still run correctly afterwards or is this just something folks are doing in addition... Like a hotdog with ketchup.... And mustard? I'm not really want to do a re-map or tune due to the financial constraints of having an infant. Thanks in advance.
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2012
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From: southampton,uk
If your bike is stock and you add a high flow air cleaner then it will be fine, if you already have non stock pipes such as short shots or slip ons then it will need a tuner of some sort. The ecu can compensate for a different air cleaner or exhaust but not both. If you are looking to save money and want a high flow air cleaner and different pipes then get yourself some xied,s.
They are great value for money and diy fit it minutes and a huge difference in price over a tuner like a pcv, powervision or fuel pack.
Hope this helps.
They are great value for money and diy fit it minutes and a huge difference in price over a tuner like a pcv, powervision or fuel pack.
Hope this helps.
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2007
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+1 on the XIEDs.....I have used them on my last 6 bikes.....I love them. Great value....tuners are needed if you are going to do a lot of engine mods but if all you plan is an air cleaner and slip ons......they really arent needed.
I'm gonna have to research the xieds. I definitely don't have stock pipes, original owner changed them up. I'm always leary of changing up the computer mapping, just makes me nervous since it's my everyday driver.
Road Master
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I think I'm gonna try the xieds. Even if I don't get the new air cleaner it seems like it would be a simple/beneficial upgrade.
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