Hello guys and girls,
I'm Alessandro from Pescara ( Italy), also registered in KVRF since early 2007 when I owned a VN800b 2005y.m., now owner from January of a new VN1600 classic
( I preferred not to change my forum name in honour of the fine bike the 800 still is ).
I ordered Spectre filters in USA ( 2white and 2 blue) and made the Air mod. only in the right side for the moment, without disabling solenoids, and I have made since about 1000 miles without a problem ( only had to set idle rpm a bit higher than before, but always in the 950 +/- 50 range ) . For the moment it is time to ride , during winter I will complete the left side and install the Spectre triangular bolts on both plates ( question of cosmetics, not performance ).
Engine runs cooler and better, response on the throttle is more fluid without gaps sometime before felt, more power ( not dramatically more, everyway ), I had not to install the resistor on the air temp. sensor, bike doesn't show signs of running lean or backfiring or surging . I also blocked the intake of the reed valves and this stopped the popping on deceleration which was more audible after the mod. to the air intake ( I run completely stock pipes ).
Solenoids are annoying when cold, but after 10 min. ride they stop functioning and start again only occasionally . Great bike
, thanks again to the old and new contributors on the forum.
Regards
Alessandro
Drive safe