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Originally Posted by breath-easy
I was reeferring to the filters used on the Coyote version of this modification on the Gadget web site under the heading "Bolt on's and Mods (harder)
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The Coyote Kit predates my own mod by quite some time, and is where I got my initial impulse to mod the intake. It uses a filter that is about the same size as mine.
The essential difference is that Coyote removed the left filter assembly and plastic crossover duct completely, and he uses just the right filter. This costs less, weighs less, and cleans up the bike a bit, but is twice the work to do, and can never be put back to stock without considerable effort and expense.
I was concerned about two things when I first developed this mod. I didn't want hassles with the warranty or (potential) smog tests or fix-it tickets for noise abatement, so I came up with something that is easy to return to stock, should I ever need to take the bike in.
Due to the wonderful reliability of my 2004 Nomad, it never did go back to the dealer once durring the warranty period (nor since) and due to the fact that our new Governator is an avid motorcyclist, I see little chance of smog checks for motorcycles in the near future.
So ultimately, I could have just done the Coyote kit after all, but still I may sell the bike some day. In that case it will be returned to 100% stock, the accessories sold off on eBay, and not muc effort will be involved in the restoration.
Sincerely,
CaddmannQ
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Cadd
2004 Nomad 1500 "Baggins"
VROC #11619 Rolling Blunder #128