Anyone dealt with Thunder Mfg. ?

terryd · 03-21-2016, 11:43 AM

I'm researching air filter kits and am leaning towards the kit by Thunder Mfg. that retains the stock filter cover on the 1700s. I like the look of the stock setup and this looks like the only way to upgrade the intake and do that. If you've done business with this company I'd like to hear your feedback and experience with them.

cactusjack · 03-21-2016, 12:02 PM

I bought some stuff from them several years ago for my Nomad. They are local to me, so I went to their shop to pick up my purchase. They are a legitimate outfit and have been around for many years.

hlknvlcn60 · 03-21-2016, 12:11 PM

I had them on the phone talking about different air set ups for my 1700 and ended up with the tornado kit which works very well. I had to relocate my air temp sensor and it ended up with extended wiring and up under the fairing. They have been around for a good while and know what they are doing and they are very quality conscious.

terryd · 03-21-2016, 12:11 PM

Thanks cactusjack.

Hillhouse · 03-21-2016, 12:44 PM

Haven't dealt with them, but if you're looking to keep your original look check out Chuckster Customs Joe builds real quality parts and does customer service like it should be done, air filter supplied is a K&N
http://chucksterscustoms.com/Home/Pr...ber=CC-KAIS-BP

CaptKurt · 03-21-2016, 12:52 PM

Got my intake and PCV from them. Great service. They check with me after ordering and pre-mapped my PVC to fit the intake and exhuast that I have. The kit included great instructions on hooking everything up.

terryd · 03-21-2016, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Hillhouse

Haven't dealt with them, but if you're looking to keep your original look check out Chuckster Customs Joe builds real quality parts and does customer service like it should be done, air filter supplied is a K&N
http://chucksterscustoms.com/Home/Pr...ber=CC-KAIS-BP

Thanks! Now I have another option and it looks like it's a little less expensive.

robj · 03-21-2016, 09:37 PM

Have bought several intakes from them last two were for my vtx 1800 and my current vaquero they have always been great to deal with

rick6375 · 03-21-2016, 09:49 PM

Have the same intake you looking at on my Voyager. You do get some intake noise with it, some like it, some dont. No problems in the order or the product. Suggest you get the intake gasket also.

terryd · 03-21-2016, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by rick6375

Have the same intake you looking at on my Voyager. You do get some intake noise with it, some like it, some dont. No problems in the order or the product. Suggest you get the intake gasket also.

What kind of power gains have you experienced? It doesn't come with an intake gasket?

terryd · 03-21-2016, 10:18 PM

I called and talked to Joe at Chuckster Customs and he makes a system that's very similar to the one Thunder Mfg. makes for a lower price. Really nice guy, I might give it a try. That, Vance & Hines or Cobra slip ons and ECU reflash from Ivan's and I'm hoping I get the kind of performance I'm looking for.

Kap · 03-22-2016, 09:01 AM

Both Thunder and Chuckster has provided me great service. I've ordered items from both of them.

Scootergptx · 03-22-2016, 09:18 AM

You may want to get some gasket material and make a gasket where the air filter mount goes to the intake. I would think that would be included, but it's not hard to make one yourself.

hlknvlcn60 · 03-22-2016, 10:18 AM

That's what I did...just smeared a little Permatex high temp gasket sealer/maker on my Thunder intake manifold and it worked out just fine. Any auto parts store usually carries it.

Scootergptx · 03-22-2016, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by hlknvlcn60

That's what I did...just smeared a little Permatex high temp gasket sealer/maker on my Thunder intake manifold and it worked out just fine. Any auto parts store usually carries it.

In hindsight now, if I would have looked to the right in my tool closet I'd have seen the permatex. Instead I looked straight ahead and saw the sheet of gasket material.

Yes, permatex is much faster and easier.

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hlknvlcn60 Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: crooked river ranch oregon Posts: 723	I had them on the phone talking about different air set ups for my 1700 and ended up with the tornado kit which works very well. I had to relocate my air temp sensor and it ended up with extended wiring and up under the fairing. They have been around for a good while and know what they are doing and they are very quality conscious. __________________ 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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Hillhouse Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Western MA Posts: 180	Haven't dealt with them, but if you're looking to keep your original look check out Chuckster Customs Joe builds real quality parts and does customer service like it should be done, air filter supplied is a K&N http://chucksterscustoms.com/Home/Pr...ber=CC-KAIS-BP __________________ Present rides 1983 Honda Shadow VT750 - Harley Killer 2005 Yamahe V-Star - Yarley 2012 Kawasaki Voyager - Weeping Angel http://tourofhonor.com/ #97 (2019) #128 (2018) #8 (2017) #458 (2016) IBA #50918 VBA #2296 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-21-2016, 12:52 PM	#6
CaptKurt Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 86	Got my intake and PCV from them. Great service. They check with me after ordering and pre-mapped my PVC to fit the intake and exhuast that I have. The kit included great instructions on hooking everything up. __________________ CaptKurt Secretary Temecula Valley Vulcan Riders, chapter 1-22 2014 Vulcan 1700 Wind Therapy "Vaqueroger" Vaquero ABS - KlockWerks 9" shield, RacynRay ISO Grips, Luverne Kawi Lowering Kit; Vance & Hines Exhaust; Thunder Mfg intake; Ivan's ECU Flash; Mustang Wide Touring Saddle; XM/iPod adapters; Voyager trunk on Wompass Rack; Randy's 6.5" adapters; Rockford Fosgate amp; Polk Audio speakers; custom painted by Kevin Norton.
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03-21-2016, 09:37 PM	#8
robj Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: St Louis Posts: 64	Have bought several intakes from them last two were for my vtx 1800 and my current vaquero they have always been great to deal with
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03-21-2016, 09:49 PM	#9
rick6375 Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: New Castle, In. Posts: 365	Have the same intake you looking at on my Voyager. You do get some intake noise with it, some like it, some dont. No problems in the order or the product. Suggest you get the intake gasket also. __________________ 2005 800 Classic 2012 Voyager ABS
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03-21-2016, 10:18 PM	#11
terryd Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Iowa Posts: 305	I called and talked to Joe at Chuckster Customs and he makes a system that's very similar to the one Thunder Mfg. makes for a lower price. Really nice guy, I might give it a try. That, Vance & Hines or Cobra slip ons and ECU reflash from Ivan's and I'm hoping I get the kind of performance I'm looking for.
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Kap Jr. Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Southern California Posts: 48	Both Thunder and Chuckster has provided me great service. I've ordered items from both of them. __________________ Kap 2010 1700 Classic LT ("Red") Friends tell me I need to get in shape. Round is a shape, isn't it?
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Scootergptx Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Grand Prairie, TX Posts: 654	You may want to get some gasket material and make a gasket where the air filter mount goes to the intake. I would think that would be included, but it's not hard to make one yourself. __________________ 2011 Vaquero V&H slip ons Roaring Toyz intake PCV (removed) Ivan's ECU flash
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03-22-2016, 10:18 AM	#14
hlknvlcn60 Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: crooked river ranch oregon Posts: 723	That's what I did...just smeared a little Permatex high temp gasket sealer/maker on my Thunder intake manifold and it worked out just fine. Any auto parts store usually carries it. __________________ 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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