ghetto ride

Mike · Post by **Mike** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 11:02 pm

temporary air filter made out of a rag put around the carbs air intake. had to cut a small slit so more air can get through. Possibly bad for the engine, but it works for now until i get the right filter in a few days. YES, ITS GHETTO.

vette76 · Post by **vette76** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 11:06 pm

thats how i te,p did it. smear some oil on it every once and a while to collect dust particles, dirt. you can expect better acceleration/midrange with the box. a lot quieter too.

bitteraspects · Post by **bitteraspects** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 11:09 pm

get a pair of pantyhose/leggings. and a rubberband. that will work for now. or a piece of screen like you use for a window

Mike · Post by **Mike** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 11:13 pm

alright man thanks for the oil advice ill have to do that tomorrow. could not having the proper air filter be a reason why its only topping out at 22mph? i mean im a big guy but still ...

vette76 · Post by **vette76** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 11:15 pm

it could be... those carbs are very sensitive. you have to make the fake filter, just right. that box will probably solve any issues, but if it doesnt, we can work through it.

Mike · Post by **Mike** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 11:16 pm

yeah the pantyhose sounds like a good idea, assuming alot more airflow too. ill have to gank some from momma bear.

bitteraspects · Post by **bitteraspects** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 11:18 pm

yeah it works well for a quick fix. ive used it before. just like if you get caught in the rain. a styrofoam cup over your air filter is your best friend

Mike · Post by **Mike** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 11:19 pm

thanks alot guys, ill try to come back to this post with the news. later

bitteraspects · Post by **bitteraspects** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 11:19 pm

good luck

hrnytrtlsgsxr · Post by **hrnytrtlsgsxr** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 11:20 pm

bitteraspects wrote:get a pair of pantyhose/leggings. and a rubberband. that will work for now. or a piece of screen like you use for a window

You can also try to modify a cup or something as a velocity stack but this would be more of a shield of anything kicking up from the tire.(via homemade power)

bitteraspects · Post by **bitteraspects** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 11:21 pm

indeed that could work too. HMP, is also a big fan of the styrofoam cup technique

mopedman · Post by **mopedman** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 8:06 pm

yea, well we tied my muffler on, and ducktaped a lawnmower air box on it

Post by **noiseguy** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 9:24 pm

bitteraspects wrote:indeed that could work too. HMP, is also a big fan of the styrofoam cup technique

OK, so what's the styrofoam cup technique?

burnt_toast · Post by **burnt_toast** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 11:18 pm

noiseguy wrote:
bitteraspects wrote:indeed that could work too. HMP, is also a big fan of the styrofoam cup technique
OK, so what's the styrofoam cup technique?

Cover a cone filter with a styrofoam cup, i assume. pretty good idea.

hrnytrtlsgsxr · Post by **hrnytrtlsgsxr** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 11:27 pm

noiseguy wrote:
bitteraspects wrote:indeed that could work too. HMP, is also a big fan of the styrofoam cup technique
OK, so what's the styrofoam cup technique?

that is so when you are riding in the rain the tire does not kick up extra water into the pod filter