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I finally got around to installing my A1 Ventilator today and took the bike for a 60-mile ride, about 90 minutes. For starters, prior to the ventilator, I was not having any issues such as sumping or oil in the air cleaner. However, I did feel like the motor was a little sluggish at higher rpm's, anything over 3k, and got more sluggish as the rpm's increased. I have no scientific evidence, just seat of the pants feeling. Almost like there was a restrictor on it. After installing I must say the ventilator appears to have made a difference. Overall the bike feels like it has more pep and more get up and go, especially over 3k rpm's compared to no ventilator.
Again, this is just my seat of the pants observation but during this short test, I am very satisfied. Post ride I checked to see if there was any oil anywhere and I found none. Not even any oil mist when checking the hose after pulling it off the oil cap. I would eventually like to relocate the filter end and may look to hide it behind the side cover by the ABS module but I'm a little concerned if anything goes wrong it could fry my ABS. If anyone has their filter elsewhere I'd be interested in your comments whether it's A1, Fueling or homemade.
My oil level is 5 dots down hot on the side stand and 6 dots down cold on the side stand.
your review is confusing man, you are saying it feels great, but also saying the motor feels sluggish at higher rpm....??? did you tune for the intake?
It felt a little sluggish prior to the ventilator.
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