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Micallen
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VStar650CL
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It's the Power Valve actuator, see EC-26 and EC-739 here:
https://www.nicoclub.com/service-manual ... 3%2Fec.pdf

The purpose of the Power Valve is to narrow the intake passages at low engine speeds, which increases velocity of the airstream and helps keep the engine smooth at idle and increase torque at the low end.

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Micallen
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VStar650CL wrote:
Tue Mar 05, 2024 9:00 am
It's the Power Valve actuator, see EC-26 and EC-739 here:
https://www.nicoclub.com/service-manual ... 3%2Fec.pdf

The purpose of the Power Valve is to narrow the intake passages at low engine speeds, which increases velocity of the airstream and helps keep the engine smooth at idle and increase torque at the low end.
Thank you. Time to replace some hoses.


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