Re: Zenier Diode and Crossover Tubes

[Wayne Woodruff <wayne@xxxxxxxx>]

>AIR FILTERS:
>As to alternative air filters, you should know that the air filter box is the
>limiting factor on these bikes, not the filter itself.   You can put a K&N on
>your bike and it will do nothing.  You have to modify the air box to get an
>effect.    Then change the exhaust and remove the 02 sensor...then maybe a
>variable voltage device on the TPS circuit would be worth having.   In the
>end, you'll get a bit more ultimate power, at a sacrifice to low-end
>torque....sort of the opposite effect that the GS intake tubes have.  Put me
>in the camp that likes strong mid range torque and isn't completely crazy
>about HP numbers.   Also put me in the camp that wants a well made air filter
>with no leaks in the gaskets.   These are 100,000 - 200,000 mile bikes.   A
>good filter is a good thing.
>

Here's some DATA to backup the "K&N does nothing" claim and a bunch of
other tests with CCP's  

http://www.monmouth.com/~deilenberger/R1100R/index.htm

Wayne I-don't-surge-because-of-techlusion Woodruff



Wayne Woodruff
http://www.jtan.com/~wayne
Chalfont, PA
2000 BMW R1100R (2ZARS)
1956 Matchless G11 (J86)

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