That would be me. It was a spin on the dixie cup idea from Dennis H. In the end I went with new jets.
-Kyle On Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 8:20 PM, surfswab <[email protected]> wrote: > Paul, > > From past discussions here, the consensus is that K&N is too efficient > for Nighthawks, allowing more air volume to flow, therefore upsetting > the already too lean OEM fuel-to-air ratio. > > That would require fiddly adjustment/modification of the carbs to > richen the mixture. More air = need for more fuel, in other words. I > recall we had one member experimenting with inserting a cut down > yogurt cup or some such into the filter, trying to reduce the air > flow. > > The UNI filter, on the other hand, is not as efficient, or at least > not enuf to require carb adjustment. Not on the Nighthawks, anyway. > Your Goldwing mileage may vary. > > Both filters are similar in design, except that the UNI uses the foam > type filtering medium and a plastic cage type structure. K&N is metal > and wire and appears to be more substantial construction. Some would > say overbuilt. That, and it's national name brand advertising budget > is probably why it's more expensive. > > Both are reusable and require periodic cleaning and recoating with a > proprietary "oil," -- a sticky, messy stuff with a consistency similar > to honey. > > I have the UNI and it works fine. It's half to a third cheaper (I > paid about $26, I think) and touted to have life-of-the-vehicle > service life. If I had it to do again, I would spring for the spray > type oil. Less mess than saturating the filter by spreading the goop > around and working it into the foam with your finger. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
