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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 08:54 PM
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need info. do you have to reprogram the bike if you use a k&n air filter.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 08:57 PM
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+1 Yes......
 
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Yes, you're introducing alot more air into the motor. These bikes leave the factory burning pretty lean to begin with, so adding that extra air makes it WAY too lean without tuning it to match.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 01:29 AM
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Tune it for sure with a new air filter.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 03:36 AM
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Or add pipes, cam, gear drive now and only do it once.
 
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they make a standard K&N oe replacement which i run with no mods. love it. no need to remap ect... on this one
 
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What if your running a stage i kit.
 
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Sorry stage one kit
 
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No remap needed,for a/c or pipes this has been said to death.The sky is falling,you better buy my product.
 
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