EJK / Thunder Air Intake / Install Help

MPSS · 06-19-2015, 11:32 PM

Hi all, I just ordered an EJK (Gen 3) and a Thunder Manufacturing Tornado for my Vaquero. My question and I think Ive seen an answer somewhere here but cant locate the post. Once I install the EJK and the new air intake, what do I do with the left side under the OEM cover where the actual air filter sits? Can I simply remove the filter and replace the the cover? I didnt purchase the additional insert cover for the left side that most members seem to buy.

any help on the install would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Ron

redjay · 06-20-2015, 03:57 AM

You can remove the left side filter and replace the stock cover, or remove the left side assembly completely and not buy an "additional insert cover".

Ken Vega · 06-20-2015, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by redjay

You can remove the left side filter and replace the stock cover, or remove the left side assembly completely and not buy an "additional insert cover".

+1 on what Redjay said. I left the cover on to retain the balanced look of the stock dogbowls on both sides of the motor.

If you have any questions on the EJK dont hesitate to ask me. I have a bit of experience with it.

MET-RICK · 06-21-2015, 07:26 AM

I agree with Ken and Redjay and also like the look of the 'dog bowls',.... sym-metric-al, clean and balanced looking and the price is right!

Cheers

CBO Vaquero · 06-26-2015, 06:56 PM

Don't want to jack the original post but is there a "air filter kit" that will let you keep the original Vaquero air filter covers on both sides, to look stock??

_Brian_ · 06-27-2015, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by CBO Vaquero

Don't want to jack the original post but is there a "air filter kit" that will let you keep the original Vaquero air filter covers on both sides, to look stock??

Chuckster and Thunder Manufacturing both make an air filter kit that use the stock covers.

Stitch · 06-27-2015, 05:07 PM

I kept the left side on, but cut away most of the plastic cross over tube, Looks stock, but figure any extra air flow around the cylinders can't hurt,

CBO Vaquero · 06-27-2015, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by _Brian_

Chuckster and Thunder Manufacturing both make an air filter kit that use the stock covers.

I found that info by looking at others signatures, sent e-mail to Chuckster but have not heard back yet on how to buy.

xlock · 06-27-2015, 09:07 PM

I am a big fan of Chucksters, had his dual plate on my 1500 and now his intake on my Vaq. Keeps the stock look with a free flowing stealth right side intake.
Here's his site to order and for contact info if you've only sent a message through the forum.

http://www.chucksterscustoms.com/

CBO Vaquero · 06-27-2015, 10:01 PM

Got it, he called me this evening and the BAK is on the way.

Ken Vega · 06-28-2015, 07:08 AM

Its a great BAK I am very happy with it. The installation could not be any simpler. Took me about 40 minutes and its because I took my time.

gcsteve · 06-28-2015, 09:16 AM

I put a small air horn under the left side. It muffled the horn a bit but was way louder than stock.

xlock · 06-28-2015, 11:17 PM

That's a great idea!

hlknvlcn60 · 06-29-2015, 11:04 PM

I put on a Thunder chrome left side engine cover with engraved lines. It looks great and nicely fills the void left from the stock removal. It also allows more air to flow through the motor on that side on the hot days a good thing. I have the Roaring Toyz big air on the right.

06-19-2015, 11:32 PM	#1
MPSS Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Saskatoon Posts: 57	EJK / Thunder Air Intake / Install Help Hi all, I just ordered an EJK (Gen 3) and a Thunder Manufacturing Tornado for my Vaquero. My question and I think Ive seen an answer somewhere here but cant locate the post. Once I install the EJK and the new air intake, what do I do with the left side under the OEM cover where the actual air filter sits? Can I simply remove the filter and replace the the cover? I didnt purchase the additional insert cover for the left side that most members seem to buy. any help on the install would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Ron Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-26-2015, 06:56 PM	#5
CBO Vaquero Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Preble county Ohio Posts: 259	Don't want to jack the original post but is there a "air filter kit" that will let you keep the original Vaquero air filter covers on both sides, to look stock?? __________________ My new ride.... 2015 Honda F6B Deluxe Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-27-2015, 09:07 PM	#9
xlock Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 406	I am a big fan of Chucksters, had his dual plate on my 1500 and now his intake on my Vaq. Keeps the stock look with a free flowing stealth right side intake. Here's his site to order and for contact info if you've only sent a message through the forum. http://www.chucksterscustoms.com/ __________________ '11 Vaquero '00 Nomad 1500fi - Sold - '92 Vulcan BUBF 1500 Bobber -Sold - VBA Member # 02057
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06-27-2015, 10:01 PM	#10
CBO Vaquero Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Preble county Ohio Posts: 259	Got it, he called me this evening and the BAK is on the way. __________________ My new ride.... 2015 Honda F6B Deluxe
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06-28-2015, 07:08 AM	#11
Ken Vega Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: South Florida Posts: 710	Its a great BAK I am very happy with it. The installation could not be any simpler. Took me about 40 minutes and its because I took my time. __________________ 2004 Vulcan 1500 Classic "Sasha" (SOLD) 2014 Vulcan Vaquero ABS SE "Candie" On the 1500, too much to list. On the Vaquero: V&H slash cut slip ons Power Commander 5 and Ivan-ized ECU Chuckster's BAK Aux Audio adapter with bluetooth receiver. Mustang 2 up Touring Seat w/ driver and passenger backrest Kuryakyn Longhorn highway pegs. Kawasaki 12 volt charger Longer 1600 meanstreak SE kickstand Full LED Daymaker light mod.
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06-20-2015, 03:57 AM	#2
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,932	You can remove the left side filter and replace the stock cover, or remove the left side assembly completely and not buy an "additional insert cover".
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06-21-2015, 07:26 AM	#4
MET-RICK Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: ontario, canada Posts: 177	I agree with Ken and Redjay and also like the look of the 'dog bowls',.... sym-metric-al, clean and balanced looking and the price is right! Cheers
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06-27-2015, 05:07 PM	#7
Stitch Jr. Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 13	I kept the left side on, but cut away most of the plastic cross over tube, Looks stock, but figure any extra air flow around the cylinders can't hurt,
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06-28-2015, 09:16 AM	#12
gcsteve Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 217	I put a small air horn under the left side. It muffled the horn a bit but was way louder than stock. __________________ 04 Meanstreak sold Nomad sold 15 Roadmaster
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06-28-2015, 11:17 PM	#13
xlock Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 406	That's a great idea! __________________ '11 Vaquero '00 Nomad 1500fi - Sold - '92 Vulcan BUBF 1500 Bobber -Sold - VBA Member # 02057
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06-29-2015, 11:04 PM	#14
hlknvlcn60 Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: crooked river ranch oregon Posts: 723	I put on a Thunder chrome left side engine cover with engraved lines. It looks great and nicely fills the void left from the stock removal. It also allows more air to flow through the motor on that side on the hot days a good thing. I have the Roaring Toyz big air on the right. __________________ 2012 Vaquero S.E. Chuckster's tear drop intake, Freedom true dual racing exhaust, Ivan flash, Clearview windscreen, Corbin gunfighter seat, Clockwerk's hugger style front fender, Kawasaki KQR backrest and luggage rack, kuryakyn iso grips and rear passenger boards, front highway pegs, revolutionspeed clutch and primary covers and reservoir and switch box covers and Kuryakyn skeleton rearview mirrors.
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