[CaddmannQ]

Originally Posted by demon_668

I'm planning on doing this soon and had some questions (now that it's been out for a while)...

1. I couldn't find any 1/4 Watt resistors at my local Radio Shack, would using 1/2 Watt 680 ohm work? Gadget's page mentions using 1/4 or 1/8 Watt...

1/2 watt is OK. It's just larger than necessary, so harder to hide.

2. I'm not planning on doing both sides, and will probably just block off the left side "tunnel". I like the stock look (symmetrical) of having both covers being the same size, which brings up using the Thunder Mtn bracket ($$$). Since this is a low cost project, I was thinking of making a new "baseplate" for the filter on the right side out of plexi (make it flat) so I can re-use the cover, but have approx 1 - 1 1/2 " of filter "breathing room" next to the engine. Has anyone done anything like this? (on the cheap bracket/baseplate for the filter element)

I don't know, but you'll have to make access for the breather (or relocate it) and the temp sensor (or relocate it) and the solenoids (or remove them). All that stuff runs through the backing plate.

3. Again, it's mentioned on Gadget's page that the resistor should be a "temporary fix for pinging". Has anyone put in the resistor and left it, or have you ripped it out and put in a FI Module later on? Just wondering if there are any long-term issues with leaving the resistor on, or if I should plan on getting a module later on. (not planning on changing the pipes anytime soon, noise ordinance in Denver )

I haven't heard any problems with long term use of the resistor mod, but being that you are in Denver and aren't modifying pipes, I'd tend to think you won't need it anyway. Just changing the intake without changing pipes won't do much for the bike & probably isn't worth bothering with.

Also, opening the intake will increase noise, though I don't know if the cops would notice it or not, but the bike will get louder.

06 Meanie, I'll be getting a K&N filter for this project...

I've ridden up to 10,000 ft. elev. with my modified Nomad, alongside a friend's stock Nomad, and when you get to those altitudes any power difference is highly mitigated by the loss of oxygen.