Plenum wanted

Power-Tripp said:

I guess I don't understand what this means.
Electronic engine management means you can get the best of everything. Best fuel consumption, excellent response, and best output at all engine speeds and loads. Anyone who tells you differently doesn't know what they are doing when it comes to adjusting calibration (what most call "tuning").

Getting everything right just takes time.

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I think that what Pete means is that the engine is built for mid range, cam timing etc., rather than for top end horse power.

Battersea said:

Certainly is, I bought 4 x 500 sq. sheets this afternoon and used one. Will be testing tomorrow - keeping my fingers crossed.

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Never mind you can always use the rest to stop side cases rumbling - and stop those chrome covers on the rear foot peg hangers from tinging

TO rocket said:

I think that what Pete means is that the engine is built for mid range, cam timing etc., rather than for top end horse power.

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Now that make more sense than the way I first understood. My apologies for being dense.

Power-Tripp said:

I guess I don't understand what this means.
Electronic engine management means you can get the best of everything. Best fuel consumption, excellent response, and best output at all engine speeds and loads. Anyone who tells you differently doesn't know what they are doing when it comes to adjusting calibration (what most call "tuning").

Getting everything right just takes time.

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I believe that Nev sets cam/valve event for every day rideability rather than absolute max hp/rpm.

Sh*t wrote this, had my tea then posted it, To rocket must have posted while I stuffed my face.

Trirocket3 said:

I believe that Nev sets cam/valve event for every day rideability rather than absolute max hp/rpm.

Sh*t wrote this, had my tea then posted it, To rocket must have posted while I stuffed my face.

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I find mine ridable no matter what RPM its just a wee bit more spunky above 5000 rpms. I guess I would say I expanded the ridability area on mine.

Now to get the new improved head bolts in her so when the doctor releases me I can go ballistic again

warp9.9 said:

Now to get the new improved head bolts in her so when the doctor releases me I can go ballistic again

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Think I should chat to your Doc' - There may be a loose screw somewhere too

spot on

TO rocket said:

I think that what Pete means is that the engine is built for mid range, cam timing etc., rather than for top end horse power.

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exactly what i meant

There was a few posts on the Rocket 3 Touring section about filters which I replied to. I have copied one of them over as it was here that the thread was started. Hope that will be OK.

barbagris said:

Wayne.

There's a company called RAMAIR in the UK that has taken an interest in building an R3 solution. Colin is going to see the prototype on Monday. They will be moulding in a radius on the base - Foam filter. They have a plenum to get the size and shape right. Might be worth you while speaking with them do you think?

They're even taking about a different outer cover (bear-claw replacement) with air inlets.

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I did indeed visit Ramair on Monday and work on the one piece filter is progressing although running a bit late. I was shown the computer model and they have followed the basic shape I gave them. Latest is that the tooling will be ready early next week and hopefully a prototype will follow a few days after.

Just to make it clear this initial project is to make an alternative to the triple K&N's/UniFilters, it will fit under an unmodified bear-claw and will have a base-plate with integral radius topped bell-mouths and spigots that clamp straight to the throttle bodies. The AIT sensor also has a integral mounting thus placing it where it should be - in the intake air stream. The filter foam is bonded to the base-plate making a one piece assembly that is easy to service.

This filter isn't intended to be a maximum hp producer, but none the less will flow much better than the triple filters. The idea is to supply a complete kit making it a simple 'plug and play' conversion. It will include an easy to install crankcase breather filter, an IAT sensor extension lead, a clip to fix the MAP sensor, instructions, plus nuts and washers to complete the instal. Pricing should also be competitive.

The replacement bear-claw mentioned is also not intended to be a power producer. The idea was not to act as an air ram but just allow cooler air to the filter, and look good of course.

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I should have added that when ready, this filter will be available from Ramair direct - not from me. I am not receiving any remuneration other than the free prototype that I will be testing.

Availability shouldn't be a problem as Ramair already distribute their products worldwide.