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| Where Am I ? Joined: Sep 2005
Bike: 2006 Suzuki m50
Location: Baton Rouge
Posts: 29
| Just curious to see if anyone has thought about drilling a hole in the stock air box to get more air to the air filter/ throttle body? I believe this would help the bike increase some power? what are your thoughts?
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| Wants Better Weather ![]() Joined: Oct 2006
Bike: was Suzuki M50 - Now M109
Location: Melbourne Australia
Posts: 672
| yep, have done that, and debaffled, and TFI fuel processor added. NOt sure about extra power - only a dyno would tell you that. I have cut a strip out of the underside of the air box cover about 15 mm wide, and 80 mm long (I guess). It runs nicely, pulls from very low revs, and is not jerky on partial throttle like the stock setup. |
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| Wants Better Weather ![]() Joined: Oct 2005
Bike: '05' M50 Black
Location: Valencia , Ca.
Posts: 660
| Cut some grooves in my C50 airbox with a K&N filter installed . The grooves look crooked in the pic , but they are perfectly str8
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| Newbie Joined: May 2007
Bike: 06' M50
Location: Topeka
Posts: 8
| I drilled a big 1" hole right in the front. It doesnt really make that much of a difference except on the highway doing 75mph. Seems to feel a little more "relaxed" at the higher speeds. Ripped out my baffels and drilled the cats, no lean problems yet. |
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| Kickstand Operator ![]() Joined: May 2006
Bike: '02 dyna fxdx; was a black M50
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 254
| Quote:
watcho talkin' about?
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| Newbie Joined: May 2007
Bike: 06' M50
Location: Topeka
Posts: 8
| when you take the big honker mufflers off at the 'H' like you would to de-baffle them, get a really long drill bit and a small crow bar or tire iron. Its a very weird metal/ceramic material that is very easy to drill through and hammer out with the crow bar.
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| Kickstand Operator ![]() Joined: Dec 2005
Bike: '05 Blue M50 w/Black Flames
Location: Indian Trail, NC
Posts: 278
| Here is my mod http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...tml#post240135 |
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| Where Am I ? Joined: May 2006
Bike: Blue 05 M50
Location: Vegas Baby!!!
Posts: 34
| I too cut a hole in my airbox. It is 1in. diameter at the front end and 1/2in diameter at the back end, with a 3 in distance between centers. I put it on the bottom of the airbox, rather than the front to prevent water from entering the box. Sorry about the dirty bike, I have been busy, and not able to wash it.
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| Seat Tester Joined: May 2007
Bike: '07 Black M-50... in storage through October :(
Location: Summerville SC
Posts: 93
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| Where Am I ? Joined: May 2006
Bike: Blue 05 M50
Location: Vegas Baby!!!
Posts: 34
| I drew it out on paper and taped it on to the airbox. I then used a Dremel with a high speed cutting bit, to rough out the round sections, a sanding but to smooth it out. I then used a fiberglass reinforced cutting wheel for the straight sections. I then trimmed off the melted bits with a razorblade.
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| In Training ![]() Joined: May 2007
Bike: HD Electra Glide Classic, Suzuki Boulevard M50
Location: In a box in Connecticut
Posts: 121
| yeah but can anyone say with certainty that this signifcantly effects performance of the bike for the better? I am waiting to do this until I see some convincing testimonials. So far people seem to be just speculating that it might make the bike run better. What's the bottom line?
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| It's A Conspiracy ![]() Joined: May 2005
Bike: '06 XB12X
Location: 30 41'47.99" N 83 11'26.54" W Hold My Beer
Posts: 10,078
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More air = more power. It's just how engines are. However, you must make sure you have a fuel solution when you do it. (Power Commander, Cobra, Techlusion) Your gains will be good enough to futz with the stock airbox for free, rather than spending $300 for a trick looking air intake that will do the same thing.
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| In Training ![]() Joined: May 2007
Bike: HD Electra Glide Classic, Suzuki Boulevard M50
Location: In a box in Connecticut
Posts: 121
| [quote=intimid8er;327266]However, you must make sure you have a fuel solution when you do it. (Power Commander, Cobra, Techlusion)[quote] Thanks for that. I have no plan to get a fuel controller, so I think I'll leave the airbox alone.
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| In Training ![]() Joined: May 2007
Bike: HD Electra Glide Classic, Suzuki Boulevard M50
Location: In a box in Connecticut
Posts: 121
| Thanks for that. I have no plan to get a fuel controller, so I think I'll leave the airbox alone.
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| In Training ![]() Joined: May 2007
Bike: HD Electra Glide Classic, Suzuki Boulevard M50
Location: In a box in Connecticut
Posts: 121
| Yes? Did you get more power by openign the air box up without any change to the fuel controller? Please describe.
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