Air intake choices

coach · 12-20-2015, 05:21 PM

Getting ready to buy an air intake. Want to get rid of the stock look otherwise I would go with chuckster. Thinking between roaring toys or thunder manufacturing round kit. I ride in the rain a lot here in Chicago so I need something that won't get chocked up by water. I had a cone on the last bike that did that sometimes. Would love to hear some opinions. Thank you.

99xcsp · 12-20-2015, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by coach

Getting ready to buy an air intake. Want to get rid of the stock look otherwise I would go with chuckster. Thinking between roaring toys or thunder manufacturing round kit. I ride in the rain a lot here in Chicago so I need something that won't get chocked up by water. I had a cone on the last bike that did that sometimes. Would love to hear some opinions. Thank you.

Go with the Thunder MFG! you can get a K&N rain sock if your worried about riding in the rain, they will also send you a PCV map if you have a power commander. I have one and Love it, fit and finish is perfect. Good Luck

smokey · 12-20-2015, 08:25 PM

I for one am quite happy with the Kuryakin alley kat, love the look and it is quite simple to maintain

Scootergptx · 12-28-2015, 09:14 AM

The roaring toyz was on my bike when I got it. First thing I noticed was my knee resting against it. After about a week of riding, I got used to it and it's not bother to me at all now.

bextreme · 01-06-2016, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by smokey

I for one am quite happy with the Kuryakin alley kat, love the look and it is quite simple to maintain

I like my Alley kat also

Gypsy Dragon · 01-06-2016, 05:49 PM

I have the Roarin' Toyz, and if I knew then what I know now, I would have gotten the Thunder Mfg.

coach · 01-07-2016, 11:17 AM

thanks Gypsy. i went with Thunder Mfg with FP 2-1 and PCV. looking forward to the snow to melt now. all is missing is throttle mod. want to do rays but ran out of money. trying to sell my stock exhaust to do it. lol. was thinking of doing it myself. lots of how to out there with pvc pipe and looks pretty simple.

CaptKurt · 01-07-2016, 11:50 AM

Went with the Thunder Mfg combined with the pre-mapped PCV...loving it.

coach · 01-07-2016, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by CaptKurt

Went with the Thunder Mfg combined with the pre-mapped PCV...loving it.

i loved that when i bought the intake and pcv from them they premapped it for me. service with a smile. now to see how their map work.

CaptKurt · 01-07-2016, 05:25 PM

Yep, it works awesome for me with no changes needed.

**smokier** · 01-07-2016, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Gypsy Dragon

I have the Roarin' Toyz, and if I knew then what I know now, I would have gotten the Thunder Mfg.

Greetings Gypsy,

Care to shed details on your comment? I am intrigued...

Ride safe,
Smokier

veronicamays · 01-07-2016, 07:01 PM

What Smokier said

Gypsy Dragon · 01-08-2016, 12:45 PM

I'd be happy to.

The Roarin' Toyz is cool looking, but the shape and positioning of it can be a bit uncomfortable on the right knee. Also, the design of the Thunder back plate is better. The radius of the curve of the transition from the flat part of the plate to intake runner is very important. Generally you want a larger radius. I prefer parts that are designed specifically for the application, where the RT is a Performance Machine part for an HD that has been modified. And lastly, after my trip to Thunder, and getting the tour, I have seen first hand the skill, tech knowledge, and math (yes math) that goes in to their designs. I was privy to witness them milling a prototype intake for an Indian, and the test runs on a customer's bike. Travis is a VERY skilled 3D designer and 6 axis CNC mill operator.

I will probably be switching to the Thunder kit (the one where you can do the custom cover) at some point.

VulcanD · 01-09-2016, 12:58 AM

Love my Baron BAK on my 9. Looks great, and is tight to the engine so does not disturb my knee. Wish Baron made one for my Nomad.

**smokier** · 01-09-2016, 06:43 AM

Thanks Gypsy...

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12-20-2015, 08:25 PM	#3
smokey Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Orleans, ON, Canada Posts: 1,162	I for one am quite happy with the Kuryakin alley kat, love the look and it is quite simple to maintain __________________ Smokey Capt(retd) Canadian Forces National President CVFR (Canadian Veteran Freedom Riders) 2010 VN1700 Voyager, ABS www.cvfr.ca VBA #02220
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12-28-2015, 09:14 AM	#4
Scootergptx Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Grand Prairie, TX Posts: 654	The roaring toyz was on my bike when I got it. First thing I noticed was my knee resting against it. After about a week of riding, I got used to it and it's not bother to me at all now. __________________ 2011 Vaquero V&H slip ons Roaring Toyz intake PCV (removed) Ivan's ECU flash
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01-06-2016, 05:49 PM	#6
Gypsy Dragon Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Round Rock, Tx. Posts: 493	I have the Roarin' Toyz, and if I knew then what I know now, I would have gotten the Thunder Mfg. __________________ 1997 KZ1000 Police 2003 Kawasaki Z1000 w/ 149k mi (sold) (un-sold!) 2013 Vaquero in Green (the fastest color) Thunder Mfg Prototype Hi Performance Kit Rev 2 109 cid Klockwerks Windshield Corbin Young Gun Throttle Mod Freedom Performance 2-1 Roarin Toyz Intake PCV with AutoTune Ivanized ECU
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01-07-2016, 11:50 AM	#8
CaptKurt Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 86	Went with the Thunder Mfg combined with the pre-mapped PCV...loving it. __________________ CaptKurt Secretary Temecula Valley Vulcan Riders, chapter 1-22 2014 Vulcan 1700 Wind Therapy "Vaqueroger" Vaquero ABS - KlockWerks 9" shield, RacynRay ISO Grips, Luverne Kawi Lowering Kit; Vance & Hines Exhaust; Thunder Mfg intake; Ivan's ECU Flash; Mustang Wide Touring Saddle; XM/iPod adapters; Voyager trunk on Wompass Rack; Randy's 6.5" adapters; Rockford Fosgate amp; Polk Audio speakers; custom painted by Kevin Norton.
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01-07-2016, 11:17 AM	#7
coach Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Chicago Posts: 57	thanks Gypsy. i went with Thunder Mfg with FP 2-1 and PCV. looking forward to the snow to melt now. all is missing is throttle mod. want to do rays but ran out of money. trying to sell my stock exhaust to do it. lol. was thinking of doing it myself. lots of how to out there with pvc pipe and looks pretty simple.
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01-07-2016, 05:25 PM	#10
CaptKurt Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 86	Yep, it works awesome for me with no changes needed. __________________ CaptKurt Secretary Temecula Valley Vulcan Riders, chapter 1-22 2014 Vulcan 1700 Wind Therapy "Vaqueroger" Vaquero ABS - KlockWerks 9" shield, RacynRay ISO Grips, Luverne Kawi Lowering Kit; Vance & Hines Exhaust; Thunder Mfg intake; Ivan's ECU Flash; Mustang Wide Touring Saddle; XM/iPod adapters; Voyager trunk on Wompass Rack; Randy's 6.5" adapters; Rockford Fosgate amp; Polk Audio speakers; custom painted by Kevin Norton.
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01-07-2016, 07:01 PM	#12
veronicamays Jr. Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 22	What Smokier said
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01-08-2016, 12:45 PM	#13
Gypsy Dragon Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Round Rock, Tx. Posts: 493	I'd be happy to. The Roarin' Toyz is cool looking, but the shape and positioning of it can be a bit uncomfortable on the right knee. Also, the design of the Thunder back plate is better. The radius of the curve of the transition from the flat part of the plate to intake runner is very important. Generally you want a larger radius. I prefer parts that are designed specifically for the application, where the RT is a Performance Machine part for an HD that has been modified. And lastly, after my trip to Thunder, and getting the tour, I have seen first hand the skill, tech knowledge, and math (yes math) that goes in to their designs. I was privy to witness them milling a prototype intake for an Indian, and the test runs on a customer's bike. Travis is a VERY skilled 3D designer and 6 axis CNC mill operator. I will probably be switching to the Thunder kit (the one where you can do the custom cover) at some point. __________________ 1997 KZ1000 Police 2003 Kawasaki Z1000 w/ 149k mi (sold) (un-sold!) 2013 Vaquero in Green (the fastest color) Thunder Mfg Prototype Hi Performance Kit Rev 2 109 cid Klockwerks Windshield Corbin Young Gun Throttle Mod Freedom Performance 2-1 Roarin Toyz Intake PCV with AutoTune Ivanized ECU
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01-09-2016, 12:58 AM	#14
VulcanD Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 63	Love my Baron BAK on my 9. Looks great, and is tight to the engine so does not disturb my knee. Wish Baron made one for my Nomad. __________________ 2011 Nomad (Chuckster's Light Bar, Rac'N Ray's Throttle Mod, Homemade Oversize Lowers, Ivan's ECU Flash, Kawasaki Trunk) 2014 Vulcan 900 Classic LT (sold) 1975 Suzuki GT 185 (first bike)
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01-09-2016, 06:43 AM	#15
smokier Join Date: May 2015 Location: DBQ Iowa Posts: 1,807	Thanks Gypsy...
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