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Ok then . That proves conclusively that I do NOT have a Stage One filter or backplate . I would be interested to see what the new one looks like when it is installed. ( Without the chrome cover obviously )
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It's been a long hard week so please forgive me for being so slow on the uptake . What are you actually replacing ? The backplate AND the filter element or just the filter element ? The back plate in THIS picture is a standard item and not part of a stage one set up .
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Ok , so if that is what's going on it , what is coming off it ? I'm delighted if that is , in fact , a stage one filter and housing but I can't imagine what a standard one must look like . I await an update with baited breath .
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Why would you go around pissing in people's Hot Tubs ?
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Cheers .
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Here you go . A Stage One filter kit looks like this . This particular one is Arlen Ness but the Screaming Eagle one is much the same . You have the option of fitting the black finishing disk , an aftermarket circular cover or the original chrome cover although that is asking rather a lot of a single bolt . Mine has the original back plate with the little air scoop which , in combination with the chrome cover , effectively forms an airbox .
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Nah , I'm pretty sure I've got a standard backplate and filter but I'll do a bit more digging .
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That's brilliant news ! I just assumed that because the filter is still in an air box it was still untuned . I thought that a different backplate needed to be fitted so that even though the original chrome cover remains , the filter is exposed all round . But that's just because of how my Sportster was set up . As I've said , it runs great . The only time it let me down was when I went for a rather over exuberant overtake and I hit the rev limiter mid way through . What pipes are on your new one ?
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Cheers Ian . I can't say that I find mine lacking at all but it's only my second Harley so I really don't have a benchmark . Still can't get the battery out by the way . That screw is wearing out cobalt drill bits . God knows what it's made out of . I'll have another go at it at the weekend .
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What does the difference feel like with the Stage One tune ?
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What ? I got caught out after dark and could hardly see a thing ! Took me ages to get home wobbling around at 40mph . That said , I haven't ridden in real darkness for years .
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Ian , if you don't like the pull back risers I'll gladly do you a swap .
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Yet Another ER5 Project
fastbob replied to Fozzie's topic in Old Motorbikes, Projects and Restorations
So you finished it then . Looks great . I've still got mine . Just can't get round to selling it . Somewhere in the back of my mind lurks the crazy notion to go touring the outer Hebrides on it because I don't fancy the idea of taking the precious Harley on the ferries . There's a lot of back to basics fun to be had coaxing the maximum performance from a smaller bike . -
Yet Another ER5 Project
fastbob replied to Fozzie's topic in Old Motorbikes, Projects and Restorations
Nothing wrong with Tokico 6 pots if they are properly maintained . But yes , they are a pain in the arse . -
Yet Another ER5 Project
fastbob replied to Fozzie's topic in Old Motorbikes, Projects and Restorations
I was about to agree with this then I noticed that I wrote it . -
'Kin 'ell ! That's fantastic . We've definitely got to have a meet up next summer . Beautiful bike and it's the same engine size too . What a find .
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I wouldn't let my neighbour anywhere near my bike . What an odd reply . Solve a problem by giving it to someone else ? Not my style .
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So I got togged up for a quick ride around the lanes on this very pleasant Sunday afternoon and Ker Chunck , Ker Chunck , click click click .....F**k all ! Dead as a door nail . This is probably the battery terminals rather than the battery but I won't know for now because the single screw that holds the battery cover is already chewed up beyond practical use . Spent the last hour modifying screwdrivers with a Dremel but to no avail . I haven't worked out what to do yet because it's not accessible to any tools . Not a great end to the season .
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All in all not a bad biking summer considering I was still recovering from broken ribs and associated ailments . The highlights were touring Scotland in a week of perfect weather and taking part in Coventry Motofest . Apart from a broken throttle cable , all I did to the bike was put petrol in it and polish it . What's every one else been up to ?
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Sounds like they are everywhere then .
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Well I've been riding for a year or two but never have I seen anything like this before . My helmet and the front of the bike are plastered in tiny white smudges that suggests I have been bombarded by tiny moths . Either I rode through a swarm of these things or they are everywhere . Weird or what ?
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Ahh , thanks everyone . I must try to be more active on here but the lure of Facebook is strong .
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Rubbish weather ? We're in a heatwave in Coventry .
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How did you know I was at the Shuttleworth Collection ?