I am almost scared to ask this after having just read oldfeller'e post regarding his dirty air filter. But here goes. The K&N air filter for the air box is around $60, Emgo pod air filter is around $10-12, and the Uni 2 stage foam pod filter is around $18. Which of the less expensive options would provide the best overall performance boost with the rejetting of the carb? Also Ramair and Uni both sell the filter media that I could adapt to an old filter frame.

I put an HD muffler on the bike just recently but the carburetor remains untouched. What say you, Savages????

Ryan Craft wrote on 09/10/15 at 06:22:23:


I've never personally used a fishtail muffler, but it is my understanding that they offer a fairly decent amount of back pressure.  That said, start with the standard 52.5 pilot & 152.5 main jet, with the 3 washers in place of the white spacer, and the pilot screw set at 1.5 turns out.
This is a typical basic setup and it is a pretty good starting point.

LANCER wrote on 09/11/15 at 05:45:43:


Actually it's not a muffler it's a straight pipe so I'm assuming that would change things!

Thanks for the advice on the Uni pod air filter. It's off to eBay or Amazon we go.

Hey Lancer. This is a late response, but thanks again for the jet set and the quick mailing of the backed up #50 pilot jet.

I just wanted to let you know, if you weren't already aware, that the gasket you mailed out wasn't cut correctly. The hole for the small brass tube to stick through was slightly off; meaning the gasket wouldn't fit properly. If the tube was slipped through the hole, the gasket was diagonal. If the gasket was placed properly, the tube wasn't even close to making it into the hole. Other than that, everything was perfect.

Not a big issue, I just cut more space on the hole to fit the tube and things worked out fine. No obstructions or important areas not sealed. Obviously I can't say if this was an issue unique to myself; but still something I thought you might want to be aware of.

Volpstar wrote on 09/12/15 at 13:00:48:



I have had 2 others tell me they had a fitment issue as well, except that theirs was just slightly off for the tube hole; just half a hole space over.

After the first one I checked my gaskets against the carb bodies I have and they fit mine.
It's weird, there is only one part number for all of the model years in my parts catalog. 

springman wrote on 09/22/15 at 19:35:04:


It is not difficult; but if you need help let me know.