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SIDECAR77
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Volicity Stacks do or don't

Post by SIDECAR77 » Mon Aug 03, 2009 8:32 pm

Hi guys just wanted some info on volicity stacks they came with the my bike 66 cb77 before I resotred it and just slaped them on and went for a quick boot and wow there was a big difference for me, should I keep them on or am I running a risk of damaging something, also made no carb adjustments.

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Post by davomoto » Tue Aug 04, 2009 9:28 am

I am running them on my cafe' bike, mainly for the retro cool factor. They do not filter the air, so shorther engine life is inevitable. If you plan on ridind a lot, get some proper air filters on it, and jet carb accordingly.

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Post by SIDECAR77 » Sun Aug 09, 2009 6:01 pm

Mine have a brass fine mesh, do yours I've seen a few that have no mesh and would understand the engine destruction at some point but this mesh looks like only fine dust would get through is that enough to kill the motor, becaues I really like the way the bike runs with these.

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Post by Vince Lupo » Sun Aug 09, 2009 6:10 pm

Depends on how much riding you do, but if you're wanting this engine to last, I'd use filters.

What about K&N filters? You'd have that additional air flow, and you'd also have the 'protection' of an air filter. With the K&N's, you oil them with this red K&N oil, and that's what helps trap the dirt.

Problem with those mesh screens on your stacks is that it's not going to stop the fine particles from getting through.

Just my two cents as a non-mechanic, but long time rider.....

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Post by davomoto » Sun Aug 09, 2009 10:53 pm

Yes, mine have the fine gold screen. It will not filter air properly, and will result in shorter engine life.

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Post by SIDECAR77 » Tue Aug 11, 2009 7:43 pm

I have the k&ns on there now and find its a little restricted for air flow, whats alot of riding? I ride the bike for maybe 30km a week if I'm lucky, I guess I can live with the kns, I don't want to kill the motor I just finished restoration not long ago. Thanks for the info this is great site I get alot of help from posts.

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photos please

Post by jarl1967 » Thu Aug 13, 2009 7:45 pm

could one of you guys find the time to post a pic. of your velocity stacks and or the K&N filter...love to know exactly what they are!

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