[whynot]

Wondering if anybody with the VT model bikes has done the pair valve removal mod or disconnected hoses and plugged them to disable it? If so, was it a pain, moderate, easy? I tried some modified mufflers on my bike was getting to much popping on decel, so I went back to the stock.

For those that have not heard of this. In short, you can either stop or reduce the "popping" on deceleration when running aftermarket or open exhaust by removing/disabling the pair valves.

 

[Brew]

Wondering if anybody with the VT model bikes has done the pair valve removal mod or disconnected hoses and plugged them to disable it? If so, was it a pain, moderate, easy? I tried some modified mufflers on my bike was getting to much popping on decel, so I went back to the stock.

For those that have not heard of this. In short, you can either stop or reduce the "popping" on deceleration when running aftermarket or open exhaust by removing/disabling the pair valves.

Here ya go My link it is pretty easy, especially if you are doing a valve check at the same time.

 

[whynot]

Here ya go My link it is pretty easy, especially if you are doing a valve check at the same time.

Nice write you put together, thanks for the info.

 

[Brew]

Nice write you put together, thanks for the info.

Not mine, but thanks, I usually send folks to the Bare Ass Chopper write up, but it is for the VTX and some get a little confused with the differences.

 

[whynot]

Not mine, but thanks, I usually send folks to the Bare Ass Chopper write up, but it is for the VTX and some get a little confused with the differences.

Well... thanks for posting the link then. It seems pretty universal and easy to do. Are there any negative things about removing/disabling the pair valves? I was thinking (dangerous)I could pull the hose off of the air cleaner, plug it and cap the air cleaner hole for a trial run. Is that a waste of time, should I just remove it all?

 

[Brew]

Well... thanks for posting the link then. It seems pretty universal and easy to do. Are there any negative things about removing/disabling the pair valves? I was thinking (dangerous)I could pull the hose off of the air cleaner, plug it and cap the air cleaner hole for a trial run. Is that a waste of time, should I just remove it all?

The only thing negative is you might have trouble if you live in an area where they may inspect your plumbing, but I haven't heard of that happening to anyone. That is OK for a short time, but some have reported getting condensate filling up in the tube, some guys fill the metal nipple at the pair valve cover with JB weld, and plug the hole in the air box, then throw away all the hoses etc., I filled my electrical plug full of dielectric grease to prevent trouble.

 

[Bigsk8r]

Just a bump to move this info up for us newer folk!