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Old 20-07-10, 23:30
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Bang-for-the-buck mod

Hi,

I very much feel like modding my 08 xt-x a bit, but since money isn't growing on trees currently I've been thinking about how to start out cheap but still have some noticeable result, and then have a base to build on.

My idea is:

o Remove snorkel
o DNA stage 1 + 2
o Kev fuel mod

Cans and pcIII can then be added when funding is in place

I was thinking to skip drilling holes in the airbox.

What do you reckon: 3 or 4 extra hp? Will I actually feel any difference/improvement? Or is it better to save up and just do it all at the same time?

Anyone that did these mods, if so what did you experience?
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Old 21-07-10, 08:29
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Originally Posted by nazurro View Post
Hi,

I very much feel like modding my 08 xt-x a bit, but since money isn't growing on trees currently I've been thinking about how to start out cheap but still have some noticeable result, and then have a base to build on.

My idea is:

o Remove snorkel
o DNA stage 1 + 2
o Kev fuel mod

Cans and pcIII can then be added when funding is in place

I was thinking to skip drilling holes in the airbox.

What do you reckon: 3 or 4 extra hp? Will I actually feel any difference/improvement? Or is it better to save up and just do it all at the same time?

Anyone that did these mods, if so what did you experience?
I've run a standard bike and one with a Stage 1,2 and snorkel/PC3... IMO you'll barely notice the difference.
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Old 21-07-10, 09:07
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I'm currently running an R with co upped by 10, air box drilled, snorkel removed, stage 1 and 2 filters, kev fuel mod and a set of mtc cans. I think theres a lot more pull in it from lower in the rev range right through to the limiter, it picks the front wheel up on throttle alone in 1st and second and even in third sometimes if you get it right on a hump. Its also smoother now with these mods.
The biggest power gain came from the stage 1 and 2 filters together, thats your best hp for � improvement as this is where these bikes are most restricted.
The cans didnt make much difference to power, they just make a sweet sound!!
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Old 21-07-10, 09:35
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DNA Stage 1+2, not K&N.....The K&N may be a few pounds cheaper, but it seems a false economy, reading the forum. And the Kev fuel Mod, which you need to get the best out of the DNA increased airflow.
The rest of the mods will cost you nothing.....

It sounds like you have the right idea.....you can always add the cans later, which is a relatively expensive purchase, but you could find some nice used ones when the time comes.

correct me if I'm wrong guys, but you would need to adjust your Air/Fuel mixture, to stop your bike running too lean, if you started with just the DNA's. So, first the Kev Mod, then later the filters.

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Old 21-07-10, 09:52
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If you don't want to drill your own air box I have a complete air box from my '04 XTX I may be willing to part with. ��??
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Old 21-07-10, 10:44
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If you don't want to drill your own air box I have a complete air box from my '04 XTX I may be willing to part with. ��??
Thanks for the offer, I will think about it.
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Old 21-07-10, 10:40
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correct me if I'm wrong guys, but you would need to adjust your Air/Fuel mixture, to stop your bike running too lean, if you started with just the DNA's. So, first the Kev Mod, then later the filters.
Right, but I don't think it would be dangerous to run it for a while with only filters. When the bike's to lean you would get an error code in the dash. Anyways I was thinking to getting both filters and fuel mod at the same time.
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Old 21-07-10, 10:38
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I think theres a lot more pull in it from lower in the rev range right through to the limiter, it picks the front wheel up on throttle alone in 1st and second and even in third sometimes if you get it right on a hump. Its also smoother now with these mods.
And immediately someone that really think it's a substantial difference! 1 - 1.

Do you have original size sprockets? Otherwise that's what would really give you extra acceleration and front wheel lifts.
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Old 21-07-10, 20:34
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And immediately someone that really think it's a substantial difference! 1 - 1.

Do you have original size sprockets? Otherwise that's what would really give you extra acceleration and front wheel lifts.
The sprockets are original on my bike from new both front and rear.
When I first got the bike (new from showroom) it would lift in 1st but 2nd you had to dip the clutch and youd no chance at all in 3rd.
The extra lift it has now has come purely from the mods mentioned. I have to add though it may also be helped by it loosening up a bit?
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Old 21-07-10, 21:56
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Glad to see you've sparked a discussion nazurro

Snorkel removal and upping the Co are free and easily reversible modifications, so to start with why not give give them a go. These were the first things I did while awaiting the cash for my MTC exhausts and I was pleasantly surprised. Although a proportion (large or small I'm not sure?) was due to the improved induction noise as much as a real difference in power output. Be interesting to see your feedback as you do various mods. I now have Stage 1 and 2 filters and a PCIII in addition to the above mentioned.
Have fun,
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