Air Intake

[garyb69]

Hi Guys

Today i reluctantly decided to turn my spike air intake upwards, i say reluctantly as i was not keen on the look of it pointing upwards to be honest. But after some advice on here and the constant annoyance of the spluttering at high revs when winding it open, i decided to take the plunge. Oh lord, i now have a completely different bike and the difference it has made is unbelievable.
Unfortunately the problem i now have is it's in the way of my fucking leg. I was going to get some 5 inch forward extensions anyway and this may or may not solve the issue and until i fit them, i can't be sure. So just in case are there any other air intakes any of you could recommend without having to go through all the re jetting scenario. My bike is an 04 Ridgeback.
Any help would be appreciated.

Gary

 

[malow1]

I have had mine pointing to the sky since 2005 giving the finger to everybody as I blow by them! the extentions should help.

 

[mirage814]

lets see pics. Added a spike to my 07 Bulldog EFI and no problems.

 

[JimNubs]

I turned by spike air cleaner upwards three years ago. I also purchased peg extensions off of e-bay. They actually moved the riding pegs outward from the frame, much easier to get your feet on them.

 

[aspen874]

I had the same issue with the spike, I went with the Dual Runner and zero problems.

 

[ringo]

probably just an indication of being a bit lean at that cruzin speed or maybe even some fuel circuit transition weirdness. Mine did it but went away when I installed a XXX mini Taz carb.

 

[JustDennis]

Now I'm wondering if I need to turn my spike air intake up.


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[woodbutcher]

Now I'm wondering if I need to turn my spike air intake up.


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JustDennis

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only way to find out is to do it. :up:

 

[JustDennis]

only way to find out is to do it. :up:

That is what I was thinking. May just give it a try.



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[paleskin]

Shovelheadkicker (AKA bigdogpartsking our forum member will have the extender clevis for the pegs to fix the leg thing but you'll scrape the pegs on hard cornering usually but you get used to that and the scuffs are on the bottom so no visible blemishes.

 

[francoblay1]

Yup, I turned mine up long time ago and yes BIG difference! I´ve got peg extensions also and my leg keeps clear of it. :2thumbs:

 

[Utopiapga]

I have 2 1/2" extensions on mine and spike pointing up definitely helped and have no issues!

 

[francoblay1]

Nice Pic Hollywood!

 

[HMAN]

Now I'm wondering if I need to turn my spike air intake up.


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Be sure to post back and let us know how it worked out for ya Dennis. I tried to switch mine on the 04 but the tank is in the way. Maybe a longer elbow would help??

 

[JustDennis]

Be sure to post back and let us know how it worked out for ya Dennis. I tried to switch mine on the 04 but the tank is in the way. Maybe a longer elbow would help??

Try to turn mine and hits tank also. Need to do more research for options


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