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Loss of power around 5-6k RPM

  • Thread starter Thread starter exzachtly1
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OK guys.

OK.

Are you ready for this? Ready for what this master mechanic just figured out?? :dancing:

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My air filter was in backwards. Yes, backwards. I had no idea it was installed wrong all this time and after looking at the microfiche for the airbox, it struck me... so I went out, flipped it around, went for a ride and it was seriously like i have never ridden this motorcycle before. I think I was running at about half (or less) of the power this bike is capable of. Needless to say, even if I am embarrassed, I am SO FREAKIN' HAPPY! :D:D:D

How was it in backwards, you ask? Well, I had the skinny end jammed into the opening of the airbox... effectively cutting off air flow. the only reason I put it on this way was because that's the way it was on when I replaced it. I didn't know any better. Assumed it was right and went with it. Now that I actually look closely at the air filter housing, it is so obvious... there are indentations that match the cradle.

Now I assume I have leaned out the mixture, as I am getting a slight stumble off idle and some popping from the exhaust on decel. So I am going to richen up the mix a bit and then I should be golden... and it will be on to sorting out that creeping idle!

My only request? Please don't kick me off the forum ;)

This thread was still very valuable to me as it prompted me to do some much needed maintenance in other areas that I'm sure are helping with the overall health of my amazing bike. I swear, before tonight, I don't think I had really ridden this thing before...
 
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