[cmptrgk]

ok got your attention now lol...

Seriously, are there any concerns with running topless in the rain. I have the stock aircleaner at the moment. I ride most days regardless of weather unless its going to be a complete downpour all day.

I have seen some with a partial topless by cutting back half of the air box cover off? not sure if there is an advantage to that.

Anyone have some experience they can share.

Thanks

 

[Steppenwolf]

No problem - I have ridden (topless) in some major deluges with no problems at all, and that is with a JE airbox, which has the scoops on side that bring in more air (and water). It's really not an issue - a little moisture mixed in to the intake will just help clean the carbon off your pistons. It's not like you're gonna drown it.

 

[thumbsupracing]

Never had an issue here with rain, etc running topless for 2 years now.

 

[cmptrgk]

Excellent...off with the top permanently. I was wondering about the JE covers and their ability to scoop rain lol.

Thanks for the replies

 

[reichard]

:worthless :

what? girls running topless in the rain? pix man!!!

 

[Vrod-Mike]

I've ever had a problem and I even have the BPP airbox cover with side vents.

 

[Nightrydervrscr]

what exactly is this topless everyone speaks of -new to the v-rod circut.

 

[japie]

:boobs:

 

[mnerren]

That makes my nipples hard just thinking about it.

 

[stever975]

what exactly is this topless everyone speaks of -new to the v-rod circut.

It's not easy getting straight answers on this subject here. It means to remove the upper filter cover with the snorkel tube. Use the search feature (just type "topless") for more info about details on this mod. A lot of people like the small gain in HP and large gain in noise.

 

[VenomousSVT]

i got caught in a horrible douwnpour the other day for about 20 miles... topless here as well with now issues to report

 

[vrodmaverick]

Besides the cooler throaty sound and the slight bump in power, does anybody notice and tiny ticking sound when letting off the throttle, decelerating, or keeping at a steady 2500-3000 rpm?

I put mine back on and the ticking disappeared, but I want it back off again!

 

[Steppenwolf]

Besides the cooler throaty sound and the slight bump in power, does anybody notice and tiny ticking sound when letting off the throttle, decelerating, or keeping at a steady 2500-3000 rpm?

I put mine back on and the ticking disappeared, but I want it back off again!

The top end is pretty noisy - I can hear the cam chains and some valve noise when idling. Easily fixed - just twist the throttle and drown it out!!!

 

[Vrod-Mike]

Besides the cooler throaty sound and the slight bump in power, does anybody notice and tiny ticking sound when letting off the throttle, decelerating, or keeping at a steady 2500-3000 rpm?

I put mine back on and the ticking disappeared, but I want it back off again!

Get a louder exhaust. With my CFR I don't hear anything but exhaust noise.

 

[FatbyRR]

I also posted this on another thread. Ticking and topless, you are most likely hearing the injectors !! :bash: :bash: