Question on Caddman's air mod or woody's take on it ala vn1700 - Page 2

redjay · 12-17-2014, 10:19 AM

I believe Chuckster is now making a kit for the 1700's that does not use the stock cover.
I don't think it is on his website though.

markdavidson · 12-17-2014, 01:02 PM

I dropped chuckster a line inquiring about a 7" back plate for the right side. From other posts I have read, the cost of just that part may not be worth my trouble to fab up. the left side would just be a 7" dummy plate.

redjay · 12-17-2014, 01:24 PM

"The cost of just that part may not be worth my trouble to fab up".

Yep.

cactusjack · 12-17-2014, 03:10 PM

Ditch the left side altogether, including the crossover tube to the right side. Good way to lose a few pounds of unnecessary weight. Open up the right side and let the engine breathe.

markdavidson · 12-17-2014, 03:18 PM

talked to chucksters a bit ago, I will likely fab my own plate, but he shared a photo of a "badge" for the left side that has me considering forgoing the dummy intake on that side

redjay · 12-17-2014, 03:42 PM

I doubt he would sell you just the backing plate, correct ?

markdavidson · 12-17-2014, 04:14 PM

yes, but at 110 for the plate, you may as well spring for the extra 60 and get the hardware, filter, and top cover

redjay · 12-17-2014, 04:38 PM

The 5 inch K&N filter by itself is probably $60.

doctorgski · 12-19-2014, 11:11 AM

About 4 months ago I purchased a BAC from Chuckster. It uses the stock covers but the air comes in on the right and not the left. You can remove the left or leave it on. The right side looks the same only open in the back. Really helps in the performance area but a bit more noise.

markdavidson · 12-19-2014, 06:12 PM

so I took the intake off of my VN1700 Nomad to have a look/see, and I notice that the throttle position sensor will be right smack in the way of any new back plate (at least I assume its the TPS), so I was wondering if the backplates for these utilize spacer blocks between the throttle body and the back plate.
Also if thats the case, considering the added +/- 1" of added thickness if anyone has a photo of what it looks like, BTW I am looking to do an open style (not using OEM cover)

12-17-2014, 10:19 AM	#16
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,930	I believe Chuckster is now making a kit for the 1700's that does not use the stock cover. I don't think it is on his website though. Login or Register to Remove Ads Last edited by redjay; 12-17-2014 at 10:22 AM.
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12-17-2014, 03:10 PM	#19
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Ditch the left side altogether, including the crossover tube to the right side. Good way to lose a few pounds of unnecessary weight. Open up the right side and let the engine breathe. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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12-17-2014, 03:18 PM	#20
markdavidson Jr. Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 38	talked to chucksters a bit ago, I will likely fab my own plate, but he shared a photo of a "badge" for the left side that has me considering forgoing the dummy intake on that side Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-17-2014, 01:02 PM	#17
markdavidson Jr. Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 38	I dropped chuckster a line inquiring about a 7" back plate for the right side. From other posts I have read, the cost of just that part may not be worth my trouble to fab up. the left side would just be a 7" dummy plate.
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12-17-2014, 01:24 PM	#18
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,930	"The cost of just that part may not be worth my trouble to fab up". Yep.
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12-17-2014, 03:42 PM	#21
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,930	I doubt he would sell you just the backing plate, correct ?
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12-17-2014, 04:14 PM	#22
markdavidson Jr. Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 38	yes, but at 110 for the plate, you may as well spring for the extra 60 and get the hardware, filter, and top cover
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12-17-2014, 04:38 PM	#23
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,930	The 5 inch K&N filter by itself is probably $60.
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12-19-2014, 11:11 AM	#24
doctorgski Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ft Myers FL Most of the time Posts: 218	About 4 months ago I purchased a BAC from Chuckster. It uses the stock covers but the air comes in on the right and not the left. You can remove the left or leave it on. The right side looks the same only open in the back. Really helps in the performance area but a bit more noise.
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12-19-2014, 06:12 PM	#25
markdavidson Jr. Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 38	so I took the intake off of my VN1700 Nomad to have a look/see, and I notice that the throttle position sensor will be right smack in the way of any new back plate (at least I assume its the TPS), so I was wondering if the backplates for these utilize spacer blocks between the throttle body and the back plate. Also if thats the case, considering the added +/- 1" of added thickness if anyone has a photo of what it looks like, BTW I am looking to do an open style (not using OEM cover)
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