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Post by paulgendek on Jul 30, 2013 15:10:38 GMT -5
I just ordered a chrome scoop off eBay, but my stock fan cover doesn't have the holes for it. I could get another fan cover, but mine has a bolted on sign saying something about passing emissions tests at 7150 rpm, etc. Is that necessary? Should I try to put the scoop on some other way, or buy a fan cover that has holes and sacrifice the emissions sign?
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Post by oldchopperguy on Jul 31, 2013 0:52:45 GMT -5
Paulgendek, Most fan covers do have the holes... (I do NOT know why... LOL!) Maybe for a recoil-starter on ATV applications? If yours does not, you could carefully mark the cover with a punch or ice-pick, through the holes in the scoop, and drill the holes in the cover. Lacking the factory holes, I'd place washers behind the scoop tabs, OR fasten it on with nuts and bolts and washers, with nuts behind the fan cover (make sure they don't interfere with the fan). Though sheetmetal screws alone would probably be just fine. My cover also has the emissions tag, but TEXAS does not check emissions on these, so losing the tag doesn't matter. Just check with Florida to be sure in your state. If it's required, just drill out the rivets holding the tag on and put it on your chrome cover with short screws.The scoop mounting tabs usually have recesses for the screw-heads, and, the recesses are TOO small for normal screws... So you either have to just tighten too-large screw-heads against the outside of the tabs, or, grind the screw-heads down to fit in the recesses. THIS is EASY by chucking the shanks of the screws into a power-drill, and spinning the heads against another drill spinning a sanding disk, or, a Dremel-Tool with a cutoff-wheel. It's a very small item, but makes the installation look SO professional! If you go with a chrome cover, remember they are usually HARD plastic, and somewhat BRITTLE. I've had no problems with mine, but it is NOT as durable as the soft, black-plastic OEM covers. I'm a firm believer in these scoops. Hope yours works out great! Ride safe, and enjoy the ride!  Leo in Texas |
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Post by jerseyboy on Jul 31, 2013 8:25:53 GMT -5
I just ordered a scoop also...lol...pics will be coming next week!
Thanks Leo!
Keep up the good work geh3333!
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Post by paulgendek on Jul 31, 2013 11:17:32 GMT -5
Leo, it's because of replies like above that I feel that you are an asset to the community. Thanks!
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Post by oldchopperguy on Jul 31, 2013 23:45:14 GMT -5
Leo, it's because of replies like above that I feel that you are an asset to the community. Thanks!
Gosh, I already have a big gut... Now, you're giving me a big head... LOL!Many thanks for the compliments. I do try to pass on anything that might help. That's what these forums (or is it fora?) are all about. That's how our "outlaw" clubs were, "back in the day". Wish it was still like that!Sincerely, Leo in Texas |
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Post by craisin on May 5, 2014 5:28:10 GMT -5
riding in the rain today
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Post by william42 on May 5, 2014 8:04:35 GMT -5
I think this is a great idea and am going to make and install one for my scooter! A couple of questions though.
1. Would it be even more beneficial to extend the air intake of the scoop farther forward? As far forward and away from the exhaust pipe is as practible?
2. Is the added 12 volt electric fan really a benefit in exhuasting hot air from the engine compartment? I mean, there is plenty of places for the air to escape from and I would think that the bike's cooling fan would provide enough air flow for the exhausting of that hot air. What are your thoughts?
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Post by millsc on May 5, 2014 8:55:55 GMT -5
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main jet
