Flapper mod

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  1. martinowen

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    Right I read about the flapper mod the other day and planned going back to it to read again but now can't find it !

    I have the bike in bits so if I'm going to do it I may as well be now before I put it back together.
    Is it worth doing?
    Is it easy?
    If yes how do I do it please?

    Cheers guys
     
    #1 martinowen, Aug 5, 2012
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  3. martinowen

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    Cheers mate, I have the tank cover off so do I remove the air box?
     
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    no you reach in from the side
     
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  5. martinowen

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    Cheers mate so what differences doesn't that actualy make to the bike?
     
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    makes the bike smoother low down and some say a better induction
    noise but I didnt notice that.
     
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  7. ray

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    Depending on how far you want to go with the flapper mod.

    It is as easy as just disconnecting a hose & plugging it, or you can go as far as completely gutting the air intake (I got Arthur to gut mine :), left the middle piece to give the intake some strength though).

    http://1000rr.co.uk/mods-upgrades-accessories-products/983.htm

    I've also got a 'how to' pdf file I received from a guy on 1000rr.net but don't know how to post it up, if you pm me your email address I can forward it onto you?
     
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  8. martinowen

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    HELP!! Lol I think I pulled the wrong hose now idle at 5k whoops any help appretiated
     
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  9. martinowen

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    Pm sent mate cheers
     
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    Right I have figured the rev problem as it don't sound like its doing 5k I was confused, i think when I took the clocks apart to attempt changing colour of led's I must have put the needle back in wrong as when I turn ignition on the needle goes from 0 to the far end then comes back and stops at 3.5 !!

    Anyone have any solution how to fix?
     
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    Martin, its easy mate. There's only 1 grey pipe that goes to the flying saucer at the back of the flapper. I put a M6 roofing bolt in mine, good tight fit.
     
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    Take the clocks apart and re fit the needle properly. Not much help am I?
     
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    Note to self......don't let Martin work on my bike lol
     
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    If you saw the state of me you would prob let blaggers ride it if you had the choice of me or him too lol
     
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    Hey!! I resemble that remark. ;)
     
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    Lol well on a plus note I have completed the flapper mod :)
    But I have just realised that the other day I fucked my dash :(
     
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    email sent mate :)
     
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  18. martinowen

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    All fixed don't worry Iam a master electrician!
     
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    you keep telling yourself that....your not getting near my electrics lol
     
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  20. martinowen

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    Took bike for it's mot today, sounded nice with the flapper mod done deffinatly a recommended freebie mod!
     
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