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Old 06-26-2018, 08:08 AM
cliffrod cliffrod is offline
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Jaraslov- are you planning to rework the air filter as well or use the original equipment? Also wondered if there will be any reinforcement under the "tank" or if it will be a single layer of metal? I'm wondering about the engine's airflow for intake and how it will be addressed.

The VRod engine is a great engine but is all computer-controlled. Introducing new shapes and creating significant turbulence that limits airflow, especially at higher speed, might have a negative impact on engine performance. I expect the false tank (for those who don't know, the real fuel tank is under the seat on a VRod) used by the factory is designed with this requirement in mind. Anything that replaces this part should be developed the same way.

Before I made a serious real part, I would quickly fab a part with the same approximate shape underneath- air intake surface- as my desired finished piece. Then the bike can be ridden with that part installed to see what happens with engine performance. A VRod is one of my favorite engines to ride because it just keep going. An improper replacement "tank" might be ok at low speeds but if it ruins the bike's higher speed operation, that's not cool.


That clay video has been discussed here before.... The idea is better than his comical example or method. There are much better ways to do it.
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