Hypercharger - 100% DOESN'T FIT the 900

[Blinker]

Well Someone else asked further up and well I will ask again....
How much further does the hypercharger stick out then the stock air cleaner?
Thanks

[insolentminx]

i've got the Pro-R which is the biggest of the lot and i don't even notice the difference between stock.

I'm 5'7" with 30" leg and i really don't feel it touching my leg at all. Sometimes it might brush the inside of my knee but that's very rarely.

this is the best i can do with a before and after pic:

[Blinker]

Thanks
That's what I was wondering....

[ho$]

VN900 Hypercharger Install Instructions


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I installed a Kuryakyn Pro-Series Hypercharger with a Thunder Adapter the other week on my 2007 Vulcan 900 Custom. It's a fairly easy install and should take about 30 minutes to complete. I had the Kawasaki Dealer's Service Department check my work to make sure it was done correctly...and it was.

The Thunder Adapter for the VN900 is Part#40205A (This is a Hypercharger only adapter...please do not confuse it with the other Thunder Adapter for the VN900 (Part#20205B) which is for Thunder Air kits such as the Tornado, Hurricane, etc...
I installed the Kuryakyn Pro-Series Hypercharger Type-A, Part# KA-609421.

If you plan on installing a PCIII and/or new pipes along with the Hypercharger, then I would recommend that a Kawasaki Dealer do the work instead...since they'll have to properly map the PCIII to the Hypercharger and pipes.

Anyway, here are the Step-by-Step Hypercharger install instructions (10 photos)...Good Luck:

This is the greatest set of instructions I have ever seen. Great job.

[insolentminx]

This is the greatest set of instructions I have ever seen. Great job.

they're what i used to fit mine.

and they're also the reason i found this forum!
searched for hypercharger on 900 Customs and it brought that ancient thread by Captain... i looked around the site some more and signed up... Been here ever since

[ho$]

Ok so where do I order them from? Phat doesn't have it listed. Also I would assume that I would need something like the PI2000r or something like that if they was installed.

[bloodbarber]

great details thank you

[insolentminx]

Ok so where do I order them from? Phat doesn't have it listed. Also I would assume that I would need something like the PI2000r or something like that if they was installed.

Well i ordered my hypercharger and adapter direct from the adapter manufacturer Thunder Mfg. i had to wait a month for the hypercharger though as it was on order. I specifically wanted the Pro-R hypercharger and not many places carried it (who would also ship to the UK)

MeanCycles sell a 'package' with the basic hypercharger AND the adapter for about the price of just the hypercharger.

You'll need a fuel manager like the Cobra FI2000r or the Power Commander PCIII. I think Kuryakyn (who make the hypercharger) also have their own FI controller. The PCIII is $100 more than the other 2, but is much more flexible. But for a cruiser which wouldn't be seeing any track time, i didn't see the point in wasting $100 for a coulple of extra horsepower.

[mikester65]

Well i ordered my hypercharger and adapter direct from the adapter manufacturer Thunder Mfg. i had to wait a month for the hypercharger though as it was on order. I specifically wanted the Pro-R hypercharger and not many places carried it (who would also ship to the UK)

MeanCycles sell a 'package' with the basic hypercharger AND the adapter for about the price of just the hypercharger.

You'll need a fuel manager like the Cobra FI2000r or the Power Commander PCIII. I think Kuryakyn (who make the hypercharger) also have their own FI controller. The PCIII is $100 more than the other 2, but is much more flexible. But for a cruiser which wouldn't be seeing any track time, i didn't see the point in wasting $100 for a coulple of extra horsepower.

Have you seen any drop in gas mileage with the addition of the air kit? Even with the V&H pipes and Cobra II EFI controller, I'm still getting in the 45 mpg range ... would hate to lose that for a little more power.

[OLD AMA GUY]

Its funny I went to the dealer and asked them about the Hypercharger install
with the fi2000r they said you had to install the powercomander instead of the fi2000r got a feeling that they are always trying to jack me up

[c_law23]

they're what i used to fit mine.

and they're also the reason i found this forum!
searched for hypercharger on 900 Customs and it brought that ancient thread by Captain... i looked around the site some more and signed up... Been here ever since

so he's who we have to thank...

[RichLockyer]

this confueses me,one says it wont work while you ov got it to work.

Keep in mind that the original post was 4-7-07... a year and a half ago, and only a little over a year since the 900 was introduced.
It is very possible that there was NOT a proper adapter for the 900 when the original post was made, but it became available later.

[insolentminx]

Have you seen any drop in gas mileage with the addition of the air kit? Even with the V&H pipes and Cobra II EFI controller, I'm still getting in the 45 mpg range ... would hate to lose that for a little more power.

I've not actually worked out my mpg but before i put the FI200r and HC on i was getting about 200 miles before my fuel warning light comes on.
Lately it's been around 180-190 before the light comes on... So i imagine there is a slight reduction in economy, but I have been a little more active with my right wrist due to the awesome noise and kick i get since installing them

[mikester65]

I've not actually worked out my mpg but before i put the FI200r and HC on i was getting about 200 miles before my fuel warning light comes on.
Lately it's been around 180-190 before the light comes on... So i imagine there is a slight reduction in economy, but I have been a little more active with my right wrist due to the awesome noise and kick i get since installing them

LOL ... sounds like my right foot some days. If you're talking a reduction of 10-20 miles/tank, that's roughly 2-4 mpg ... not all that much. Might be time to do a little (more) shopping!

[insolentminx]

can't afford any more shopping at the moment... still trying to get this damned headlight and spotlights fitted...

[mikester65]

can't afford any more shopping at the moment... still trying to get this damned headlight and spotlights fitted...

Is it the Cobra II or a different one? Is there anything I can do to help?

I finally got to do some night riding after installing the new high-output bulb and the silver bullet running lights--worked like a dream. Really gave me good visibility.

Anyway, if there's anything I can do, just let me know.

[Sierra Vulcan]

Love my Hypercharger. 07 900 classic with the thunder adaptor. Instructions sucked but it was easy to figure out.

[drgt74]

mate my vn900 thunder adapter kit and hypercharger went on like a dream.no hassles.all lined up.half an hour max with the fi2000r also yours must be faulty.

[insolentminx]

Is it the Cobra II or a different one? Is there anything I can do to help?

I finally got to do some night riding after installing the new high-output bulb and the silver bullet running lights--worked like a dream. Really gave me good visibility.

Anyway, if there's anything I can do, just let me know.

Cheers.
Well firstly the headlights are side mounted in the UK and my aftermarket is bottom mounted, so i'm having a friend fabricate a nice slick mount so that it doesn't look like it was made in a garden shed

It's not the Cobra II and it's very different to anything i've seen on a cruiser before My mechanic friend is helping me with it, but thanks for the offer. If i get stuck with Kawa wiring, i'll be asking questions here
I've got 2 bullet lights i'm putting on my engine bars too...

sneaky peek:

[mikester65]

Cheers.
Well firstly the headlights are side mounted in the UK and my aftermarket is bottom mounted, so i'm having a friend fabricate a nice slick mount so that it doesn't look like it was made in a garden shed

It's not the Cobra II and it's very different to anything i've seen on a cruiser before My mechanic friend is helping me with it, but thanks for the offer. If i get stuck with Kawa wiring, i'll be asking questions here
I've got 2 bullet lights i'm putting on my engine bars too...

sneaky peek:

Sounds cool ... best of luck with it all! (and of course, do share photos once you have it all assembled)