Well this weekend I did my first real install of something engine wise. Luckily I got my Trak-Tek a/c in the mail on Saturday, and was able to put it on later that afternoon (while it was raining) and then low and behold the rain broke and the roads dried up right as I was finishing so I could take it for a spin!

Thankfully I didn't have to pull the carb, as it had already been rejetted when the previous owner put on the SE I pipes. The only thing I messed around with was dropping the idle speed down a bit (was 1050, now at ~900) Gives it a nicer sound at idle while still pumping enough oil to the engine.

You can really hear this thing sucking in the air, and I can notice a huge difference in throttle response. It was always quick on to accelerate, but now it really comes to life when i get on her!

I couldn't be happier...and it also frees up some leg room by getting rid of that big ol ham can!

Marc

i'll get a picture of it sometime this week.

 

Is this it?

 

that it is...isn't she a beaut [sm=pimp.gif]

 

just my 2 cents, since i don't know much about the pre-04 Sporties, but the newer ones recommend the idle at 950-1050. Seems if the idle is to low it effects the oil pressure. Like I said take it with a grain of salt.

 

Nice add on your sportster! How much hp do you think you added by adding it? ( just noisey) Trak-Tek has some cool products. Saw them last year @ the broken Spoke during Laconia MC week.

 

not so sure on the exact hp/tq gains, but it is more noticible and quick when i get on the throttle. I would used to shift around 3500-4000 rpm, b/c it sounded like i NEEDED to shift, but after putting the ramflo on, i brought her up to 5000, and it sounded great...and kept haulin @ss all the while!

Marc

 

Damn that thing looks sweet!!

Me want one!

 

I hear these things are great but can't seem to like the look. It just looks to weird for me. Glad you like it and that it's made your bike much better.