Air Intake

Jesus Freak · 11-24-2011, 06:26 PM

Looking to improve the performance of my 09 1700 nomad. Wanted to start with the air intake. Very stange setup with the filter on one side of the bike and the air intake on the other.. Only thing that I have found so far is a replacement air filter from K&N.... That might help, but I'm afaid that it's not going to be enough. Anyone found and / or tried anything better?

BC RED VAQ · 11-24-2011, 06:51 PM

Check out thunder air kits real nice set up and quality product

Jesus Freak · 11-24-2011, 07:33 PM

I did see the Thunder Air kits but didn't know if it replace the stock air intake on both sides. Was worried that if it didn't that would not be acceptable.

azcruizer · 11-24-2011, 07:44 PM

If you want to keep the stock look of the air covers on both sides of the bike, Thunder Mfg. makes an air kit that uses the stock air cover and allows much better air flow. Be aware that if you do go with an aftermarket air kit, you will need to add some sort of fuel processor.

**markclark57** · 11-25-2011, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by azcruizer

If you want to keep the stock look of the air covers on both sides of the bike, Thunder Mfg. makes an air kit that uses the stock air cover and allows much better air flow. Be aware that if you do go with an aftermarket air kit, you will need to add some sort of fuel processor.

And open up the exhaust while your at it. I recomend Chuckster Customs intake. I run the single plate system with Cobra True Dual exhaust and Power Comander III fuel processor.

http://www.chucksterscustoms.com/

Also, Welcome! you will find lots of info on here. A bunch of Christians too. Not to mention a bunch of clowns. I hope you like most of it.

Monkeyman · 11-25-2011, 02:40 AM

I don't know if Chuckster makes an intake for the 1700s but it would be worth your while to email him to ask. I haven't placed an order with him yet (numerous things over the winter, though) but I have yet to hear ANYTHING negative about his products.

+1 on Christian
+1 on clown

Jesus Freak · 11-26-2011, 12:08 PM

Actually I would like to improve the look of the intake covers. New air intake - 350. Slip on exhaust - 400. Fuel processor - 250. Looks like I better sign up for some Saturday overtime... LOL

Jesus Freak · 11-26-2011, 12:10 PM

We need our TOYS!

Monkeyman · 11-26-2011, 12:21 PM

That's one of the reasons I work 60-70 hours per week.

mweaver · 11-29-2011, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Jesus Freak

Actually I would like to improve the look of the intake covers. New air intake - 350. Slip on exhaust - 400. Fuel processor - 250. Looks like I better sign up for some Saturday overtime... LOL

FYI, Dave at Thunder Mfg. advised me that I could add the air intake
without changing the fuel processor, but I did need to add an after
market fuel processor when I changed the pipes.

I took his advise and installed the Thunder vertical intake which
eliminates the stock system altogether which worked great.
I later added the Power Commander V and the V & H slip ons.

According to Thunder this adds about 15 HP with this set up.
I'm very happy with it so far after 5000 miles.

Mike
2011 Nomad 1700

Jesus Freak · 12-04-2011, 06:00 PM

Does anyone have pictures of there upgraded air intake installed?

Jesus Freak · 12-04-2011, 06:04 PM

Mike,
How loud are your V&H slip ons?

azcruizer · 12-04-2011, 11:28 PM

Here's some pics of my Vaquero with mods....

http://s88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...uizer/Vaquero/

**Jared** · 12-04-2011, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Monkeyman

That's one of the reasons I work 60-70 hours per week.

You must work somewhere that lets you hang out on the web.

Monkeyman · 12-05-2011, 04:03 AM

Not really. I just don't sleep much.

11-24-2011, 06:26 PM	#1
Jesus Freak Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 95	Air Intake Looking to improve the performance of my 09 1700 nomad. Wanted to start with the air intake. Very stange setup with the filter on one side of the bike and the air intake on the other.. Only thing that I have found so far is a replacement air filter from K&N.... That might help, but I'm afaid that it's not going to be enough. Anyone found and / or tried anything better? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-24-2011, 07:44 PM	#4
azcruizer Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 133	If you want to keep the stock look of the air covers on both sides of the bike, Thunder Mfg. makes an air kit that uses the stock air cover and allows much better air flow. Be aware that if you do go with an aftermarket air kit, you will need to add some sort of fuel processor. __________________ Jim Lohman Gilbert, AZ 2013 Vision Tour 2011 Vaquero-sold
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11-25-2011, 02:40 AM	#6
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	I don't know if Chuckster makes an intake for the 1700s but it would be worth your while to email him to ask. I haven't placed an order with him yet (numerous things over the winter, though) but I have yet to hear ANYTHING negative about his products. +1 on Christian +1 on clown __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860
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11-26-2011, 12:21 PM	#9
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	That's one of the reasons I work 60-70 hours per week. __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860
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12-04-2011, 11:28 PM	#13
azcruizer Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 133	Here's some pics of my Vaquero with mods.... http://s88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...uizer/Vaquero/ __________________ Jim Lohman Gilbert, AZ 2013 Vision Tour 2011 Vaquero-sold
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11-24-2011, 06:51 PM	#2
BC RED VAQ Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Beecher City IL 62414 Posts: 320	Check out thunder air kits real nice set up and quality product
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11-24-2011, 07:33 PM	#3
Jesus Freak Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 95	I did see the Thunder Air kits but didn't know if it replace the stock air intake on both sides. Was worried that if it didn't that would not be acceptable.
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11-26-2011, 12:08 PM	#7
Jesus Freak Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 95	Actually I would like to improve the look of the intake covers. New air intake - 350. Slip on exhaust - 400. Fuel processor - 250. Looks like I better sign up for some Saturday overtime... LOL
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11-26-2011, 12:10 PM	#8
Jesus Freak Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 95	We need our TOYS!
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12-04-2011, 06:00 PM	#11
Jesus Freak Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 95	Does anyone have pictures of there upgraded air intake installed?
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12-04-2011, 06:04 PM	#12
Jesus Freak Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 95	Mike, How loud are your V&H slip ons?
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12-05-2011, 04:03 AM	#15
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	Not really. I just don't sleep much. __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860
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