Airfilter mods done to my 1600

1400pilot · 12-18-2005

I got my airfilter mods done yesterday, I highly recommend it, it took about 15 minutes, very easy to do, thanks to Constrictor for the well put together instructions, The 1600 classic is alittle different but basically its the same.
I changed the left side a bit, I blocked off the air box tube completly so it wont be getting any air from the left side, just didnt want it to pull in any warm air at all thru the air box between the cyclinders, and I completly removed the ICS solenoids.
Wont be able to ride it for a while because of the snow, and that is the hardest part of doing mods at this time of year, but I had it running for quite awhile just to get a fix of the loud exhaust and the sucking/thumping sound that comes from the filter now, and one other bonus is that it quites down the ticking noises that emit from the Isc solenoids, because they arent there any more.

1400pilot · 12-18-2005

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**Spok** · 12-18-2005

looks good deron, +100 merits.....

what did you use to block off the left side, good clean job

1400pilot · 12-18-2005

I used the Mr. Gasket brand air filter and covers
Part Number 1487
they cost me 17.99 each, and that was all that was required as the filters fit well and I reused the factory bolt to attatch the chrome lid

**Spok** · 12-18-2005

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Originally Posted by 1600pilot

I used the Mr. Gasket brand air filter and covers
Part Number 1487
they cost me 17.99 each, and that was all that was required as the filters fit well and I reused the factory bolt to attatch the chrome lid

overall i like the mod, I really like the look of the stock cover thats whats keeping me from going out & getting the parts. the thunder system will fit the stock cover but its a whopping $300 or so. tough decision.

extra power is a big bonus, DhDaniel, how much power you picked up again?

1400pilot · 12-18-2005

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Originally Posted by spok

looks good deron, +100 merits.....

what did you use to block off the left side, good clean job

dont laugh but it worked.........

I took the complete plastic assembly off and cut 3 sheets of glad press and seal plastic wrap and 2 layers of heavyduty aluaminum foil, and then bolted it back up to the airbox, it seals very good between the airbox and plastic filter holder, as it fits into a recess. so now the bike will not pull any warm air from the leftside at all, and then I will just use the leftside to store a filter for me when the right one needs replaced.

1400pilot · 12-18-2005

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Originally Posted by spok

overall i like the mod, I really like the look of the stock cover thats whats keeping me from going out & getting the parts. the thunder system will fit the stock cover but its a whopping $300 or so. tough decision.

extra power is a big bonus, DhDaniel, how much power you picked up again?

one thing that I thought of doing before I bought the Mr Gasket kit was to take the original cover and a 1/2" or 3/4" hole saw and cut a few holes in the bottom of the cover on the end, which would allow more air to come in, but still have the original covers,and then the filter would be more protected also from the rain and bugs and stuff, and then do the air mod, but just buy filters.

Just an idea Dave if you want to keep your original covers

*anamosity* · 12-18-2005

Not only can he do his own mods, he knows his way around the kitchen like Martha Stewart! Looks good 1600, I would love to get out in the garage to do a few things, but its below zero here, so its just not gonna happen.

luvcycles2 · 12-18-2005

I like the graphics too and the chevy flag on the wall .

*Tod* · 12-18-2005

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Originally Posted by 1600pilot

dont laugh but it worked.........

I took the complete plastic assembly off and cut 3 sheets of glad press and seal plastic wrap and 2 layers of heavyduty aluaminum foil, and then bolted it back up to the airbox, it seals very good between the airbox and plastic filter holder, as it fits into a recess. so now the bike will not pull any warm air from the leftside at all, and then I will just use the leftside to store a filter for me when the right one needs replaced.

Always have a spare eh? Good thinking.

1400pilot · 12-18-2005

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Originally Posted by luvcycles2

I like the graphics too and the chevy flag on the wall .

got to have the flag.....actually hung that up there last year for when David, mr ispeed77 came out, seeing how he likes Chevy's so much...heeheeheehee

and seeing how I work for a Chevy dealership as a lead Tech, it seems to fit!!!!!!!

Thanks, I like the graphics also.

Phatboy · 12-18-2005

Nice job. I just wanted to mention I like your solution for the two tubes that had hooked up to the ics's.

As far as the flag goes- well at least its not a ford flag. It'd be better if it was something more like this

Frankt07 · 12-18-2005

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Originally Posted by 1600pilot

got to have the flag.....actually hung that up there last year for when David, mr ispeed77 came out, seeing how he likes Chevy's so much...heeheeheehee

and seeing how I work for a Chevy dealership as a lead Tech, it seems to fit!!!!!!!

Thanks, I like the graphics also.

they will let anyone work there wont they

*trikebubble* · 12-18-2005

Great mod there Deron.
Looks like we should re-name you King Of Kingsford The Charcoal briquette man.

*pitchinguy* · 12-18-2005

Fine lookin job there Deron,....even with the cheby flag!

Night Flight · 12-18-2005

Deron, it looks great. Wish you had some of my Texas warm weather just long enough to take a test ride. Great Chevy banner, since I worked for Chevrolet for 30 years. Love my 2004 Avalanche, I've already had it longer than most vehicles I've owned. Anybody want to buy a loaded Avalanche??

The mod look good but I just cannot see changing my '05 Nomad since it runs so good. Don't know if I would gain enough to spend that much $$$$ for the mod.
Wayne
Night Flight

**2WheelFun** · 12-19-2005

Good job there Deron!

I went out and bought the same thing to do that mod and it's been cold has hell since.

BigJohn · 12-19-2005

Your're gonna love the performance improvement.

Illus · 12-19-2005

Keep loving those Chevys guys, I have another 26 1/2 years to go to retire!

Nice mod, the paint looks sweet!

**Spok** · 12-19-2005

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Originally Posted by BigJohn

Your're gonna love the performance improvement.

john, how much more did it give you? I'm really feeling the need to make the mod myseff.

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1400pilot UBER CLUB MEMBER #2 Forum Supporter Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Holdrege, Nebraska Posts: 13,817	Airfilter mods done to my 1600 I got my airfilter mods done yesterday, I highly recommend it, it took about 15 minutes, very easy to do, thanks to Constrictor for the well put together instructions, The 1600 classic is alittle different but basically its the same. I changed the left side a bit, I blocked off the air box tube completly so it wont be getting any air from the left side, just didnt want it to pull in any warm air at all thru the air box between the cyclinders, and I completly removed the ICS solenoids. Wont be able to ride it for a while because of the snow, and that is the hardest part of doing mods at this time of year, but I had it running for quite awhile just to get a fix of the loud exhaust and the sucking/thumping sound that comes from the filter now, and one other bonus is that it quites down the ticking noises that emit from the Isc solenoids, because they arent there any more. __________________ Click for a map of the states I've ridden in 08 ZG1400 Concours 06 KDX200 04KX65 Last edited by 1400pilot : 02-11-2006 at 11:29 AM.

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1400pilot UBER CLUB MEMBER #2 Forum Supporter Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Holdrege, Nebraska Posts: 13,817	more pictures __________________ Click for a map of the states I've ridden in 08 ZG1400 Concours 06 KDX200 04KX65 Last edited by 1400pilot : 01-07-2006 at 05:04 PM.

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Spok P R O V O S T Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mount Vernon, Washington Posts: 34,151	looks good deron, +100 merits..... what did you use to block off the left side, good clean job __________________ I Love to ride my bicycle......... cause i ain't riding anything else right now Beartooth Kawasaki for all your needs 1-800-556-3098

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1400pilot UBER CLUB MEMBER #2 Forum Supporter Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Holdrege, Nebraska Posts: 13,817	I used the Mr. Gasket brand air filter and covers Part Number 1487 they cost me 17.99 each, and that was all that was required as the filters fit well and I reused the factory bolt to attatch the chrome lid __________________ Click for a map of the states I've ridden in 08 ZG1400 Concours 06 KDX200 04KX65

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anamosity camper special BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lolo, MT Posts: 13,896	Not only can he do his own mods, he knows his way around the kitchen like Martha Stewart! Looks good 1600, I would love to get out in the garage to do a few things, but its below zero here, so its just not gonna happen. __________________ '08 ZX14 '07 V2K LT - For Sale, PM me for details if interested. May '07 MOM

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luvcycles2 Cruising In Fourth Gear BTK Intermediate Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Mastic Beach Long Island NY Posts: 204	I like the graphics too and the chevy flag on the wall .

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Phatboy Rides a lazyboy on wheels BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,564	Nice job. I just wanted to mention I like your solution for the two tubes that had hooked up to the ics's. As far as the flag goes- well at least its not a ford flag. It'd be better if it was something more like this __________________ Phatboy 04 1600 Classic Black 02 Dodge Cummins

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trikebubble Back to Troll Hunting Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Okanagan Falls, BC Posts: 18,060	Great mod there Deron. Looks like we should re-name you King Of Kingsford The Charcoal briquette man. __________________ 2005 V2K Ltd "I'll ride the wave where it takes me, I'll hold the pain release me"

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pitchinguy Sum do sum don't, I mite Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 7,539	Fine lookin job there Deron,....even with the cheby flag! __________________ *LIGHT ENGINEER Todd's Body Paint Team* *Black 1600w/apes*

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Night Flight TEXAS PATRIOT GUARD BTK Expert Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Texas - Rio Grand Valley Posts: 857	Deron, it looks great. Wish you had some of my Texas warm weather just long enough to take a test ride. Great Chevy banner, since I worked for Chevrolet for 30 years. Love my 2004 Avalanche, I've already had it longer than most vehicles I've owned. Anybody want to buy a loaded Avalanche?? The mod look good but I just cannot see changing my '05 Nomad since it runs so good. Don't know if I would gain enough to spend that much $$$$ for the mod. Wayne Night Flight __________________ Blue/Silver 2005 Nomad VROC # 17291 Phat II Risers AM/FM CD MP3 Garmin GPS Midland CB

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2WheelFun the "fun old" guy Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albion, Washington "Pacific Northwest" Posts: 30,312	Good job there Deron! I went out and bought the same thing to do that mod and it's been cold has hell since. __________________ *KING KAHUNA* *2007 V2K LT* ****PICS** 2007 Brute Force 650i **PICS** I love the smell of SeaFoam in the morning**

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BigJohn Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 6,037	Your're gonna love the performance improvement. __________________ '00 Nomad '06 V2K LT Because RED is the fastest color...

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Illus It goes in this way... Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Wyandotte, Mi Posts: 942	Keep loving those Chevys guys, I have another 26 1/2 years to go to retire! Nice mod, the paint looks sweet!