I own a 1999 Firestorm which is basically stock engine-wise. I was looking at the possibly of adding a set of slip-ons but recently learned that police forces here in Quebec, Canada, are apparently set to begin doing decibel checks of bikes (thank you all you lovely Harley types!!!!) so I think I may hold off on this until I see how things develop. In the interim, I am seeking a little boost in performance and so will be dropping the gearing slightly by going to a 43 teeth rear sprocket. I was wondering if switching to a K&N air filter would provide me with a slight gain in power (hoping for something in the mid-range if possible)? If so, would any jetting changes be required (shimming needles?). Thanks in advance.
Micky
K&N questions
- Johnny Wishbone
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Afternoon Micky - in order to get any real gain from a K&N you would really need to get a set of decent cans and re-jet as you'll be running lean. It's possible to get a set of 'road legal' race cans in the UK or you can buy some DB killers for your pipes.
JW
JW
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Hi Micky
I went through the same thinking pattern you earlier this year. Here's what I found
http://www.abercon.co.uk/vtr1000/phpBB2 ... php?t=3707
I went through the same thinking pattern you earlier this year. Here's what I found
http://www.abercon.co.uk/vtr1000/phpBB2 ... php?t=3707
Ohlins shock, Goodridge lines, 6-pot calipers, carbon fibre hugger.....and all at someone else's expense!!