05 Ridgeback Restrictor plates E carb

[Lifwghts]

My 05 Ridgeback is basically stock with V&H exhaust: one of the
very knowledgable members "Brew" informed
me that all 05s have Restrictor plates and I should
remove rejet and it will be a different bike
even with E carb.

Does anyone have a pic of these plates in between
intake and heads ??

Just curious

Thx

 

[BBChopper]

If you pull your carb and stick your finger in there you should feel them if they are still there...

 

[Lifwghts]

If I pull them do I need seal kit in place so no air leaks ?

 

[woodbutcher]

one of the simplest ways of getting rid of the restrictor plates without having the find a new manifold (plates are 1/4-3/8" thick each) is to find a machine shop to trim the port out to match the intake, that way you already have the "spacers" for the intake.

 

[Raywood]

My 05 Ridgeback is basically stock with V&H exhaust: one of the
very knowledgable members "Brew" informed
me that all 05s have Restrictor plates and I should
remove rejet and it will be a different bike
even with E carb.

Does anyone have a pic of these plates in between
intake and heads ??

Just curious

Thx

I have photo's on here of them. You do need to have the replacement plates to take up the gap they leave if you just pull them. Or you can have a shop bore out the restrictor plates to the proper size. Makes a big difference and surprised to hear someone still has them in their bike. They were only put in the 05's.

 

[Lifwghts]

Thx for all input guys .....much appreciated

 

[jjarkys]

Here's the whole setup. Plates are lower left.

 

[Lifwghts]

Hard for me to understand how those large diameter holes reduce flow and if I remove it will be noticeable difference?

Thx

 

[Raywood]

Well if you have the restrictor plates they are much smaller. Those in the picture are the replacement plates

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[Lifwghts]

Gotcha...........I thought those pictured were restrictor plates; like to see a pic of the restrictor plates if anyone has them.

 

[Raywood]

Here is the difference in the two plates. As stated, stick your finger in the manifold first to feel if you have them in there. No sense in pulling the manifold if you don't have to. You can tell the difference in the restrictor plates and the spacer plates.

 

[Lifwghts]

Thank you...........visual def makes a difference.

 

[BigDogBro1]

If you have access to a small flexible bore scope you could run it through the carb without removing it. It needs to be small enough to get past the venturi tube.

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[Lifwghts]

Good idea..........thx

 

[Lifwghts]

Received my new Super G from Big Dog Parts King along with intake, gaskets etc and Gateway Big Dog STL MO sent me the spacers once I remove the restrictors plates.

Replacing stock super E.........anything I need to know besides hopefully hold on after I install?

Hopefully unleashes the 117"

Thx all

 

[francoblay1]

Received my new Super G from Big Dog Parts King along with intake, gaskets etc and Gateway Big Dog STL MO sent me the spacers once I remove the restrictors plates.

Replacing stock super E.........anything I need to know besides hopefully hold on after I install?

Hopefully unleashes the 117"

Thx all

Yes, next is the 585 cam and the Programmable TH Ignition, both Plug & Play :2thumbs:

 

[Lifwghts]

Wife going to shoot me if I keep buying goods for the Dog.

 

[francoblay1]

Oh you will... I know you want to do it!

http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/how/27075-585-cam-install-09-k9.html

http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/ignition-electronics-batteries/58129-thunderheart-ignition-module.html

http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/performance/8943-best-damn-upgrade.html

:2thumbs:

 

[Lifwghts]

Can I just install the 585 Cam without any engine mods ?

 

[francoblay1]

Can I just install the 585 Cam without any engine mods ?

Yes, the stock springs are already rated ok for that cam. :2thumbs: