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Is the "2nd air" injector system necessary?

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    Is the "2nd air" injector system necessary?

    Does the "2nd air" system improve the engine's performance or is it there just for EPA requirements. On my Kawi Vulcan all it seems to do is make more decel popping after the V&H exhaust was put on, many Vulcan riders plug or remove the system. I'm planning for a slip-on for next Spring.
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    Only CA bikes have it. Either the other 49 states got screwed or it's just an EPA thing. I'm going with option 2.

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    • #3
      Rip it off and plug it up, its for CA emissions.
      90% of motorcycle forum members do not have a service manual for their bike.

      Originally posted by Badfaerie
      I love how the most ignorant people I have met are the ones that fling the word "ignorant" around like it's an insult, or poo. Maybe they think it means poo
      Originally posted by soulless kaos
      but personaly I dont see a point in a 1000 you can get the same power from a properly tuned 600 with less weight and better handeling.

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      • #4
        Does anyone make block-off plates for the front of the engine when the smog stuff is removed?

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        • #5
          Probably not. But with an angle grinder, drill and some scrap plate aluminium you can probably make your own quite easily. That's what I've done with several cars over the years when I removed the ridiculous EGR system.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Ronmold View Post
            Does anyone make block-off plates for the front of the engine when the smog stuff is removed?

            I've seen on ebay for $40+ before.

            I made my own with basic materials from any hardware store (ace, lowes, etc...) for under $10.

            Krey
            93 750 Kat



            Modified Swingarm, 5.5 GSXR Rear with 180/55 and 520 Chain, 750 to 600 Tail conversion, more to come. Long Term Project build thread http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=96736

            "I've done this a thousand times before. What could possibly go wron.... Ooops!"

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            • #7
              Which Vulcan??

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              • #8
                Doesnt dale walker sell sets of blockoff plates?
                90% of motorcycle forum members do not have a service manual for their bike.

                Originally posted by Badfaerie
                I love how the most ignorant people I have met are the ones that fling the word "ignorant" around like it's an insult, or poo. Maybe they think it means poo
                Originally posted by soulless kaos
                but personaly I dont see a point in a 1000 you can get the same power from a properly tuned 600 with less weight and better handeling.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by jeffer949 View Post
                  Which Vulcan??
                  Haven't done it to my Vulcan 88 yet, that's next Spring. I'm asking about my '06 Kat.

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                  • #10
                    pretty sure Holeshot performance has a kit
                    Holeshot Performance Products, Inc.
                    http://www.holeshot.com/
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                    Blood , its in you to give! http://www.blood.ca/

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                    • #11
                      Yes they have it, thanks!!!!

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by rexazz2 View Post
                        pretty sure Holeshot performance has a kit
                        http://www.holeshot.com/
                        I thought so.
                        90% of motorcycle forum members do not have a service manual for their bike.

                        Originally posted by Badfaerie
                        I love how the most ignorant people I have met are the ones that fling the word "ignorant" around like it's an insult, or poo. Maybe they think it means poo
                        Originally posted by soulless kaos
                        but personaly I dont see a point in a 1000 you can get the same power from a properly tuned 600 with less weight and better handeling.

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by TRPUT View Post
                          Probably not. But with an angle grinder, drill and some scrap plate aluminium you can make your own quite easily ...
                          There. Fixed it.

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                          • #14
                            OK, $50 isn't that bad for the plates but I'm cheap and have MIG in my garage and I wanted it done quickly. I removed the air system, cut the stock pipes off 3/16" above the flanges, and zapped them with the MIG.
                            I then tested for leaks, cleaned them up & gave them a coat of black epoxy paint. The Kat just don't need all that plumbing.

                            block off plate.jpg
                            block off plates.jpg

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