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posted November 25, 2009 11:51 PM
Smog removal and block off plates
Im getting ready to remove the california smog on my 14. the question I have is will I still need the block off kit or just part of it?
  
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zxbob
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posted November 26, 2009 04:13 AM
If your buying a "kit" . . . . . . . use all the supplied pieces !
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zx14fan
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posted November 26, 2009 08:43 AM
My question is will I need the kit if the smog is removed?
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zxbob
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posted November 26, 2009 08:48 AM
"Most kits" will have the block off plates and a plug for the air box - This is what you'll
need to remove emissions from the bike.
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Cutback
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posted November 27, 2009 06:45 AM
If you don't purchase a kit, remove your smog equipment, put two caps on valve cover smog nipples and plug your air box.
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Old Guy
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posted November 28, 2009 12:52 PM
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If you don't purchase a kit, remove your smog equipment, put two caps on valve cover smog nipples and plug your air box.
Thats what I did, 20000 miles ago.
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dakota9498
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posted March 27, 2010 04:00 PM
Question, what did you guys use to plug your airbox? Thanks for the help.
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gilberjj
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posted March 27, 2010 04:15 PM
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Question, what did you guys use to plug your airbox? Thanks for the help.
plugs........... 
When I got my Brocks exhaust, I got a little plastic plug included.
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knydecker
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posted March 27, 2010 04:18 PM
I have not tried to look at this but would this tamper with the oil ventelation system? Is there another way the moisture evaperates from the engine oil?
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dakota9498
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posted March 27, 2010 04:19 PM
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Question, what did you guys use to plug your airbox? Thanks for the help.
plugs...........
When I got my Brocks exhaust, I got a little plastic plug included.
I didn't get one with mine. And considering the price it would have been the least they could do...lol. 
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posted March 27, 2010 04:43 PM
OK dumb question...what's the point of this mod (smog removal)? Is it just dropping the weight or is there a performance gain as well? I plugged the air box with the Brock's supplied plug...what's to be gained from the entire smog removal?
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posted March 27, 2010 04:44 PM
Wonder when Cali is gonna install the seat belts. Lol!
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gilberjj
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posted March 27, 2010 04:46 PM
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Question, what did you guys use to plug your airbox? Thanks for the help.
plugs...........
When I got my Brocks exhaust, I got a little plastic plug included.
I didn't get one with mine. And considering the price it would have been the least they could do...lol.
just email them and say you didn't get one. They will send you a new one. Ask me how I know.
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dakota9498
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posted March 27, 2010 04:49 PM
I could do that if my dumbass hadn't already tore down the bike...lol I will figure something out. And to answer the question above, for me it is purely weight removal. I am trying to get every bit of weight off that I can.
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LAB3
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posted March 27, 2010 05:46 PM
Bike is still in warranty, figured I would wait until it expires. Just sayin
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AcadianaZX
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posted March 28, 2010 12:40 AM
 Edited By: AcadianaZX on 28 Mar 2010 08:45
quote:
OK dumb question...what's the point of this mod (smog removal)? Is it just dropping the weight or is there a performance gain as well? I plugged the air box with the Brock's supplied plug...what's to be gained from the entire smog removal?
I removed the all the hoses on the valve cover and plugged the nipples on the plates just to have more room to remove spark plugs. Not much in weight savings as far as I could tell.
James
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dakota9498
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posted March 28, 2010 12:59 AM
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OK dumb question...what's the point of this mod (smog removal)? Is it just dropping the weight or is there a performance gain as well? I plugged the air box with the Brock's supplied plug...what's to be gained from the entire smog removal?
I removed the all the hoses on the valve cover and plugged the nipples on the plates just to have more room to remove spark plugs. Not much in weight savings as far as I could tell.
James
But it adds up. Yeah it may only be a pound, but just the stuff that I took off today added up to almost seven pounds. I am going to get a lightweight battery and remove or replace a few other things and you are talking a tenth in the quarter. And it is still relevant to a canyon carver as well. Each pound you save is quicker acceleration, better handling and quicker stopping.
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AcadianaZX
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posted March 28, 2010 04:57 AM
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OK dumb question...what's the point of this mod (smog removal)? Is it just dropping the weight or is there a performance gain as well? I plugged the air box with the Brock's supplied plug...what's to be gained from the entire smog removal?
I removed the all the hoses on the valve cover and plugged the nipples on the plates just to have more room to remove spark plugs. Not much in weight savings as far as I could tell.
James
But it adds up. Yeah it may only be a pound, but just the stuff that I took off today added up to almost seven pounds. I am going to get a lightweight battery and remove or replace a few other things and you are talking a tenth in the quarter. And it is still relevant to a canyon carver as well. Each pound you save is quicker acceleration, better handling and quicker stopping.
That's right. I appreciate it. I've taken a lot of weight off of mine. I got the TurnTech battery in the backyard garage from dubios. Best weight saving up high that I've done so far. Best price also. Let me know how much weight diff. from the stock to the after-market valve cover block off are. That may be the next thing I do if you help me figure it's worth it. Thanks
James
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SixSixoh6
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posted March 28, 2010 05:44 AM
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OK dumb question...what's the point of this mod (smog removal)? Is it just dropping the weight or is there a performance gain as well? I plugged the air box with the Brock's supplied plug...what's to be gained from the entire smog removal?
mainly has to do with when you get your bike dyno tuned...it allows for a more accurate a/f ratio to be attained when tuning because the AIR pump is then eliminated and isnt adding extra air to the system.
really isnt much of a performance gain, does aid in the elimination of popping in decel in the exhaust
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SLVR_BLT
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posted March 28, 2010 07:23 AM
Who sells the block off plate kit for this?
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SixSixoh6
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posted March 28, 2010 07:27 AM
muzzys, ivans, brocks. i personally have a muzzys kit. comes with a billet aluminum plug for the airbox
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AcadianaZX
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posted March 28, 2010 08:14 AM
OSR also
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SLVR_BLT
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posted March 28, 2010 08:45 AM
Any mods that will free up some undertail space? Can i ditch that carbon fuel canister under the seat?
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SixSixoh6
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posted March 28, 2010 10:20 AM
you got a cali model too? thought you guys had smog inspections
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posted October 07, 2011 03:29 PM
There is a white electrical plug connector which connects to the smog pump on top of the cylinder head. After I remove the stock plates, the smog pump, and the hoses, what do I do with the electrical connector?
Do I just leave it there and tape up the unplugged electrical connector?
Thanks for the info, as my bike is torn apart right now.
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