Constrictor's Caddman Air Mod Tutorial (56k Warning) - Page 7

*Tod* · 09-13-2006

It's a Sucker Buster.

RichLockyer · 09-13-2006

So you can get a Caddmann, or you can pay $200 for an intake that sucks.

CaddmannQ · 09-14-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichLockyer

So you can get a Caddmann, or you can pay $200 for an intake that sucks.

Now I don't really have anything against Arlen Ness, nor do I make a dime off of people who do the Caddmann, but but he's got the name, the money, and the reputation. All I have is a bike, a few tools, and the Web.

So it means a LOT to me to see that people like this mod and are doing it.

Yes it does. Thanks, again guys. (And thanks to Constrictor.)

*jukief* · 09-14-2006

I really like the mod. I like it even more since I added the K&N filters.

meeble · 09-30-2006

Hello,

The title says it all, but, is this mod compatible with the Vulcan 900?

Thanks,
meeble

CaddmannQ · 09-30-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by meeble

Hello,

The title says it all, but, is this mod compatible with the Vulcan 900?

Thanks,
meeble

No, I'm almost 100% sure it's not. The intake setup's completely different.

Which doesn't mean something similar couldn't be done, and for very little money.

But I don't have a Vulcan 900 handy to prototype it on.

meeble · 09-30-2006

I wonder how different it is... thanks for the quick response though. any 900 owners out there willing to experiment a bit with this?

CaddmannQ · 09-30-2006

I've only seen photos so far, but for one 900 in person, and the right side looks externally similar, but the left side is completely different from the 1500/1600's.

billthebassman · 10-03-2006

I thought I had posted this before, but can’t find it if I did. Must have been on VROC
This modification is awesome. It’s easy, fast, and you can feel the difference immediately. My bike responded like a raped Ape. It’s hard to keep my hand out of the throttle, I thought my gas mileage went to h&ll, but it was me and my throttle hand…LOL
Once I settled down and drove it at normal speeds “75-80” on the GSP that’s slow, anyway, mileage went up to 38 MPG, so I’m real happy. I did do a TFI computer, another easy modification, and will no doubt have it dyno’d in the spring, after I get the K&N filters for the bike.

thrustmaster · 10-22-2006

Excellent mod! I tweeked my TPS instead of installing the resistor. It seems to run great with about a 0.03v increase with gutted stock pipes on a vn1600A. Also I cut out and stuffed some closed cell foam into the left side air inlets to eliminate the block off plate. Should take no time to go back to stock if needed. Thanks for the tutorial on this simple and inexpensive mod. I can feel the power boost!
tps adjustment info:
http://www.gadgetjq.com/tps_adjust.htm

bigbada1 · 10-30-2006

Has anyone tried to do this mod with the V2K

RichLockyer · 10-30-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigbada1

Has anyone tried to do this mod with the V2K

Same as the 900... the shape and design of the airboxes is totally different from the 1500/1600 intakes. The 9" round filter will not mount up properly.

bigbada1 · 11-07-2006

Has anyone tried this with the V2K

RichLockyer · 11-07-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigbada1

Has anyone tried this with the V2K

Look one post above yours.

You asked this question a week ago.

redspot · 11-09-2006

will this mod work on a vn 900

redspot · 11-09-2006

there is no after markert breather or air flo filter that ino of for the vn 900. is there a mod anyone knows of for this bike

RichLockyer · 11-09-2006

Be creative and make a name for yourself.
So far, nothing on the cheap. Apparently, Thunder finally has an aftermarket for the 900, but it's not going to be cheap.

ruddbow · 02-23-2007

I bought the conversion from a user on here. I am very happy with the install and the twin filter good looks.

Myershp · 05-12-2007

Here is my half way finished version for the 05 1600 Nomad. The only differences that I've seen from the original is the left side cover backing plate has a rubber like snorkel that you have to remove and the weep hole at the bottom doesn't have a long tube to run a screw through. I just filled the weep hole with silicone so if I do ever need to return to stock, I can just punch it out.

Now if only I could make silicone cure faster... They said it was supposed to rain all weekend so I figured it would be a good time to do the mod. Naturally, it is currently 72 and sunny as hell outside.

Here is the left side backing plate. Notice the rubber snorkel that was removed to attach the metal plate:

Here is the inside view of the left side backing plate. The small dot of silicone just below the opening is the weep hole.

Finished view of the right side:

Right side from the rear:

A special thanks to BigJohnYeti for supplying me with all of the parts needed after he installed his Hypercharger.

RichLockyer · 05-12-2007

Very nice, but I'm not sure I would trust the silicone to hold that cover plate in place. I secured mine with screws as well.
http://personal.linkline.com/rlockyer/vulcan/modfrt.jpg
http://personal.linkline.com/rlockye...an/modrear.jpg

As far as returning to stock, I bought a 2nd backing plate when I bought the bike.

09-13-2006	#121 (permalink)
Tod The Pondering MOD Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 19,868	It's a Sucker Buster. __________________ “Laughing at our mistakes can lengthen our own life. Laughing at someone else's can shorten it.” - Cullen Hightower

09-13-2006	#122 (permalink)
RichLockyer Patriot Guardian Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 20,346	So you can get a Caddmann, or you can pay $200 for an intake that sucks. __________________ - Rich 2006 1600 Classic Member CORVA, BRC Patriot Guard Rider

09-14-2006	#124 (permalink)
jukief I miss you, Deron Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 18,172	I really like the mod. I like it even more since I added the K&N filters. __________________ In memory of my friend Deron Harden. Life isn't going to be the same without him.

09-30-2006	#125 (permalink)
meeble 4000 miles & counting... BTK Intermediate Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: AZ Posts: 152	is this mod compatible with the Vulcan 900 ? Hello, The title says it all, but, is this mod compatible with the Vulcan 900? Thanks, meeble

10-03-2006	#129 (permalink)
billthebassman been there done that Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: The Jersey Shore Posts: 36	I thought I had posted this before, but can’t find it if I did. Must have been on VROC This modification is awesome. It’s easy, fast, and you can feel the difference immediately. My bike responded like a raped Ape. It’s hard to keep my hand out of the throttle, I thought my gas mileage went to h&ll, but it was me and my throttle hand…LOL Once I settled down and drove it at normal speeds “75-80” on the GSP that’s slow, anyway, mileage went up to 38 MPG, so I’m real happy. I did do a TFI computer, another easy modification, and will no doubt have it dyno’d in the spring, after I get the K&N filters for the bike. __________________ Bill The Bass Man 2003 Vulcan Nomad FI Cadman/TFI/Cobra pipes VROC 17005 VFW post 9503, NJ

09-30-2006	#127 (permalink)
meeble 4000 miles & counting... BTK Intermediate Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: AZ Posts: 152	I wonder how different it is... thanks for the quick response though. any 900 owners out there willing to experiment a bit with this?

09-30-2006	#128 (permalink)
CaddmannQ Moto-Nerd BTK Beginner Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: California Posts: 119	I've only seen photos so far, but for one 900 in person, and the right side looks externally similar, but the left side is completely different from the 1500/1600's.

10-22-2006	#130 (permalink)
thrustmaster B1 Fixer BTK Intermediate Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Abilene, TX Posts: 161	Excellent mod! I tweeked my TPS instead of installing the resistor. It seems to run great with about a 0.03v increase with gutted stock pipes on a vn1600A. Also I cut out and stuffed some closed cell foam into the left side air inlets to eliminate the block off plate. Should take no time to go back to stock if needed. Thanks for the tutorial on this simple and inexpensive mod. I can feel the power boost! tps adjustment info: http://www.gadgetjq.com/tps_adjust.htm __________________ 2003 VN1600A VROC #22122 American Patriots Rider (Dyess Chapter)

10-30-2006	#131 (permalink)
bigbada1 AHH TORQUE BTK Beginner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: missouri Posts: 50	Has anyone tried to do this mod with the V2K

11-07-2006	#133 (permalink)
bigbada1 AHH TORQUE BTK Beginner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: missouri Posts: 50	Has anyone tried this with the V2K

11-09-2006	#135 (permalink)
redspot Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 11	will this mod work on a vn 900

11-09-2006	#136 (permalink)
redspot Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 11	there is no after markert breather or air flo filter that ino of for the vn 900. is there a mod anyone knows of for this bike

11-09-2006	#137 (permalink)
RichLockyer Patriot Guardian Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 20,346	Be creative and make a name for yourself. So far, nothing on the cheap. Apparently, Thunder finally has an aftermarket for the 900, but it's not going to be cheap. __________________ - Rich 2006 1600 Classic Member CORVA, BRC Patriot Guard Rider

02-23-2007	#138 (permalink)
ruddbow Finally Got Into First Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 61	My Caddmman I bought the conversion from a user on here. I am very happy with the install and the twin filter good looks. Attached Thumbnails

05-12-2007	#139 (permalink)
Myershp Still On The Kickstand BTK Beginner Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Little Elm, Tx Posts: 46	Here is my half way finished version for the 05 1600 Nomad. The only differences that I've seen from the original is the left side cover backing plate has a rubber like snorkel that you have to remove and the weep hole at the bottom doesn't have a long tube to run a screw through. I just filled the weep hole with silicone so if I do ever need to return to stock, I can just punch it out. Now if only I could make silicone cure faster... They said it was supposed to rain all weekend so I figured it would be a good time to do the mod. Naturally, it is currently 72 and sunny as hell outside. Here is the left side backing plate. Notice the rubber snorkel that was removed to attach the metal plate: Here is the inside view of the left side backing plate. The small dot of silicone just below the opening is the weep hole. Finished view of the right side: Right side from the rear: A special thanks to BigJohnYeti for supplying me with all of the parts needed after he installed his Hypercharger. __________________ Jase 05 Black/Silver Nomad

05-12-2007	#140 (permalink)
RichLockyer Patriot Guardian Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 20,346	Very nice, but I'm not sure I would trust the silicone to hold that cover plate in place. I secured mine with screws as well. http://personal.linkline.com/rlockyer/vulcan/modfrt.jpg http://personal.linkline.com/rlockye...an/modrear.jpg As far as returning to stock, I bought a 2nd backing plate when I bought the bike. __________________ - Rich 2006 1600 Classic Member CORVA, BRC Patriot Guard Rider

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