Flapper mod+OEM air filter+snorkel mod,Pair valve unpluged!

I just tried the Pair valve unplug trick -does this actually Help? I plugged up the Flapper too, and took the snorkel out. Do these mods really work?

 

You tell us...?

 

When taking the air box out-it looked a bit small to me and bugs were stopped by the oem filter-Looks a bit dirty-good to change. I changed the the filter-hit the throttles with gun mount, Took the snokel out-looked like it would get more air in without the snokel. I plugged up the flapper-could see no good that thing do -close off air to the engine-Now unplugging the Pair Valve-I don't know if that will help or not?:uncomfortableness: I think with the Pair Valve un plugged-the device doesn't work any more-most likely this is a good thing. I need to test the bike out.

 

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My biggest question is unplugging the Pair valve-has any one tried this and did it work or not? I think the flapper mod is very simple control of the air box -shutting off some air flow-I don't see how this would help anything. The snorkel mod too looks like the air box would get a bit more air in-that sound s good .:bandito:

 

a must do....the low speed throttle response is choppy with all that crap plugging up the engine..lots smoother, controllable at low parking lot speeds, with these mods done....

 

Worked for me right from the start and fixed the low speed twitchy behavior along with the awesome intake sound i got from it. Definitely recommend, I have yet to see any downsides of these mods

 

Well I took a 18 mile ride total in the dark, I put a emgo air filter in, snorkel removed+pair valve unplugged and flapper mod. Shot some gunk cleaner in intake, lube the throttle cable. It sounded like a lot more air was getting in the engine. The old air filter had 5500 miles on it and was a bit dirty with a bug or two, rock pebble too. It was a bit hard to start because of the carb cleaner. Once I started riding it seem to be a new machine with more power and sounded much better looks like I fixed it real good,. Low speed seemed better, I didn't use the vtec really too much, :ranger:it was too dark outside to go very fast

 

Just unplugging the PAIR valve actually leaves the PAIR valve open all the time. You want it closed. That's why they sell block off plates or just plug the hose from the air box. I tried it, eh, I put it back to stock and just worked on the mapping with pc3. **Individual results may vary**

 

I tried it on my 07 and it smooth the bike out but it seemed like the bike lost its grunt . I did not like it I went back to stock . From what I read there is no HP gain just helps with low speeds . I'm happy with the bike the way it is . but If it feels better to you then roll with it

 

I get two different ideas on the Pair valve mod. Some say unplugging the plug closes the valve and some say it leaves it open. I saw one guy plug it up with marbles. It looks like I should hook up the plug again.?? this is confusing. She male pic for Bad Billy.

 

I say leave it be but that's just me

 

ask yourself this . If you had never read about the mods would you have had any complaints about the bike the way it is ? if yes then do the mods . if no then leave it be .

 

For me these mods were an answer to prayers, so to speak. I liked the bike but hated the off idle snatchy throttle. I didn't want to spend $300+ on a Power Commander, but I didn't know any other solution. Then after a little research and reading and I found a website with an outline on the mods. The difference was substantial. I rode it this way for over a year. I even went back to "stock" just to see how it would be and it brought back the problems. Today I have done a 5th Gen(ish) starter valve sync and the little riding around my complex seems to have helped even more. I'll know more tomorrow.

 

Stupid question: is there an aftermarket air box to replace the factory one? You know, maybe one that's a bit better designed?

 

I am plugging it back in the pair valve mod doesn't seem too work as it should-being stuck open is not what I like.

 

I left everything stock and just did the PCV and it cured all my low throttle issues and made it smooth through out the range.