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Complete Kit Includes:
- All the Pilot & Main Jets you will need* (*major engine mods will need optional Predator Pro Bump Kit)
- Maxair Predator Slide Needles
- Aluminum Milled Filter Adapters
- PCV hook-up w/ PCV valve
- 2- Air Filters
- Replacement socket head Float Bowl Screws
- Drill Bit & Screw for Pulling Pilot Mixture Screw Cap
- Compltete Full Color Instructions
- Tech support (We are available to call back you most evenings & weekends too!)
- Maxair Sticker
"BOLT-ON POWER- Maxair ... Delivers"- RoadBike Magazine
This kit is custom made for your Yamaha V Star 1100 (also known as the Drag Star 1100 overseas) to eliminate its restrictive stock air-box and allow increased air flow to the carburetors. The Maxair Kit for the V Star 1100 Yamaha will improve your entire power-band with up to a 20% increase in torque and horsepower (or more). Easy installation and our Award Winning Technical Support, guarantee that your Beast will be Unleashed in mere days!
- Turn Key install (complete kit with full color detailed instructions)
- Best tech support in the industry
- Cross-Over Max-Tube (balances filters - increased volumetric efficiency)
- Positive Crankcase Venting (pulls moisture & gasses: cleaner oil- creates negative pressure under pistons for more power)
- Anti Reversion Milled Aluminum Adapters - (reduces reversion -increased volumetric efficiency)
- High Flow K&N Lifetime Filters (same filters used by a major racer on a Road Star Warrior 1700cc)
- Up to 20% (or more) increase in power over stock (with aftermarket exhaust)
Filter Crossover Max-Tube (picture below) link the two filters balances them and increase flow and volumetric efficiency. This gives you the benefits of individual filters with the balancing effect of stock system !!
Our unique Positive Crankcase Ventilation feature "pulls" harmful moisture and gases out of crankcase and burns them in the combustion chamber. This results in cleaner oil and longer engine life with no harm to the carburetors. This is also the cleanest running system for your bike as well as for the environment....This system also eliminates the smell of these gasses while riding.
Also includes our custom machined, high velocity, anti-reversion filter adapters. It is our opinion that these adapters help to reduce the effects of reversion and increase air velocity.
Includes all the jets and everything you need. You can leave your stock round
air box in place for looks.
Installed kit side view (pictured below) - our filters are well protected nestled up under the gas tank.. They are not seen when the tank is installed.
Maxair Engineering has been recognized as an industry expert on the Yamaha V Star 1100 - Our products (including the Predator Pro) are sold and installed by Yamaha dealerships around the country!
Products we highly recommend to go with the
Predator
- The Predator Maxmix Thumb-Screws- This makes adjusting the hard to reach the idle mixture screws a breeze.
- Max-CSR kit - If your bike is 2006 and newer (California 2004 or newer) we highly recommend this addition for best performance.
Now with greater jetting range! This is the next generation with our new adjustable needles. Our needles allow for tighter jetting tolerances. We saw improved throttle response and a 4 HP increase over the standard kit !!!
Our Predator Pro jet kit now comes with an expanded jetting range. If you have modified your engine you can purchase an even more extended range here . Unless you have modified your engine you will not need this extra range.
FAQs
- What is the Maxair Predator Pro and why should I purchase it for my V Star
1100:
The Predator Pro is
a filter system that eliminates the stock
restrictive air chamber and snorkel under the tank, allowing for maximum
airflow and power gains. This kit has become well known among V Star 1100
aficionados, as the must have for the best power, while retaining real world
drivability.
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Is the
Predator kit is both an air filter system and a re-jetting system? Yes
it is a complete system, with everything you need (minus tools) for install
and tuning. Also included, are full color instructions and access to our phone technical support where we will "hold your" hand through the
install process.
- I have heard about
"POD kits". Is this a POD kit? No our system is not a
"POD kit". POD kits are put together "ad hock" using the stock needles and
no Cross-Over tube. The Predator Pro kit is a proven system that has been
Dyno and road tested to make sure all the components work together to
achieve optimum performance. Don't be fooled by imitations!!
The heart of our system are the Predator Pro Needles, our Anti-Reversion Adapters, Cross-Over Max-Tube and our Positive Crankcase Vent System. The Predator Pro needle was specifically designed for the Predator system allowing for best performance, drivability and gas mileage. The stock needle was designed for a stock bike to satisfy EPA NOT for best performance when you eliminate the stock are system.
Our anti reversion adapters increase air velocity and reduce reversion thereby increasing volumetric efficiency and power. There is simply no comparison to POD kits that use the stock needles and misc. parts.
Our kit has also been made turn-key and we provide proper technical support. Our filters and adapters are designed to give the right flow and decrease reversion to provide the best performance.
- How much of a
power increase can I expect with the Predator Pro? Please see the
side by side Dyno charts on our website done by RoadBike Magazine. With a
good aftermarket exhaust you should see a 20% increase over stock and often
times better depending on the exhaust used.
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I have a Maxair Predator
purchased before 2006, is the Predator Pro a new version?
Yes it is. The Predator Pro is the latest evolution of our legendary
Predator kit providing even better power and throttle response.
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How is the Predator Pro different:
The major difference is our new proprietary Predator Pro needle. The
old style Predator used the stock needles which were designed to be used
with the stock air system. We custom designed the Predator Pro needles
especially for our air intake system, to offer better throttle response and
general performance. Our test-bed V Star 1100 gained 4 hp over the old style
Predator.
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Will the kit come with the exact size jets needed to be compatible with my
exhaust system?:
Yes, the is very
complete, with everything you need for ALL exhaust setups. Some major engine
mods. may require the Jet Bump Kit which gives you extra
jetting. If your bike does not have major engine mods you will be good to
go. If you have cams or HC pistons you may want to purchase the Predator Pro
Jet Bump Pak for an expanded range of jetting https://www.maxairengineering.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=JUC-1100PRO
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Does the installation of the kit require any irreversible changes to the
existing parts, especially the carburetors? For example, to install
the new jets, does any drilling need to be done that would prevent a return
to the original equipment sometime in the future? :
No, the only
drilling that is done is to remove the plug the covers the idle mixture
screw so you may adjust them. This can easily be adjusted back to stock and
the plug is completely unnecessary.
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Do the carburetors need to be re-jetted with your system and aftermarket
pipes are installed? : Yes,
you do re-jet and we give you everything you need for a stock engine (extra
jets can be purchased for bikes running aftermarket cams and/or High
compression pistons)
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Does the stock air filter cover remain on the V Star 1100 for aesthetic
purposes once your new Predator system has been installed?:
Its your choice. Our filters are hidden under the tank so you can leave the
stock doughnut cover in place for looks or you can remove it for a cleaner
look.
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I would like to know if there is any power increase if I use the stock
exhaust?
Yes you will see a
noticeable gain in power. Not as much as you would see with a full system
though.. We recommend a 2 into 1 exhaust for best performance. Slip-ons are
a reasonable low cost option that will give you a tremendous power increase
with the Predator Pro.
- Will installing the Predator kit have a negative
effect on my warranty:
No, This is a
myth sometimes perpetuated by certain dealerships. See:
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.
We have dealers that
install our air kits before the bike has even been sold to increase its
selling potential. Often times a customer will purchase a bike and the have
the dealer install our air kit and a set of pipes right off the showroom
floor!
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Does your kit use K&N filters, what is their life span and how often do the
need to be cleaned: Yes, we use top of the line K&N filters that are
guaranteed for a million miles. We recommend cleaning your filters at your
8000 miles valve adjustment, when you have your tank off anyway. If a filter
should ever be damaged we will supply you a replacement, for a nominal cost.
It would be very rare and unlikely to damage one however. ONLY use
K&N Filter Recharger kits to clean and re-oil your filters.
- I
have another air kit on my bike now. Can I leave this on for looks after
installing your product?: Yes you may and this is a great way to go.
"The Maxair for Go, the others for show!"
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What are these Predator Maxmix Screws and why should I purchase them? The
Maxmix screws
are thumbscrews that eliminate the need for a screwdriver when making
adjustments to your idle mixture. We highly recommend these with the
Predator Pro for ease of tuning. Please see above for more info on
those.
- I
ride in the rain quite often. Will rain be an issue with the Predator Pro?:
No, rain will not be a problem at all. We have never had a complaint
or issue due to rain with the thousands of bikes that this kit has been
installed on. We have ridden our own test bike daily through torrential
downpours with no problems at all.
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What gas mileage can I expect with the Predator Pro? The average
is 42 to 48 mpg.
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Are these filters large enough for this application? : Yes . These
are the size as the filters commonly used on the 1700cc Warrior. They
provide more CFM than you will ever need. Remember, a filter
too large can cause a decrease in overall performance and torque. Also our
filter s designed for optimal flow while preserving proper filtration and
together with our adapters reducing reversion for better torque in the lower
rpm range.
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Can I install this myself? :
Yes, most certainly. If you can change your oil and can follow
instructions, you can do this in about 4 hrs. If any issues come up we are
available for personalised phone technical support to "hold your
hand" through the install process. We are available to call you back most evenings and weekends too!
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What tools will I need for this project. : You will need a basic set
of screwdrivers, sockets and wrenches. Also a clean work area. You will need
a way to adjust the float level which can be done with a metric caliper.
After the install you should synchronize your carburetors. You can purchase
the
SyncPRO CARBURETOR TUNER by Motion Pro
or you can make your own very cheaply with our full color instructions Synchronizing your carburetors is a regular
maintenance item that should be done periodically on and bike with multiple
carburetors so this is a good tool for future use.
- I
am concerned about adjusting my float level. Should I be, and is this
necessary?
Adjusting your float level is a very simple job. We have a video on our YouTube Channel to guide you.to do this simple
procedure. We have gone to great lengths to make this a very simple task. As
a result t is the easiest part of the install process and should not take
more than 10 minutes.
- My
bike has already been re-jetted with another kit. Will I need to re-jet
again? Yes, you need to re-jet using the jets we provide
to accommodate the Maxair Predator Pro needle and the huge increase in air
flow and power.
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Can my local dealer install this for me? Yes -
Anyone who can read and follow instructions can install the Predator Pro
kit.
- Are
there any customer reviews I can read on the Predator Pro? Yes! In fact MOST of our sales of the Predator Pro Kit come
from happy customers telling other V Star 1100 owners. Please read the many testimonials in the review section below.
The Maxair Predator Maxmix Thumb-screws (Optional add-on)
IMPORTANT: DOES NOT INCLUDE Factory O-ring, Spring or Washers (these you will re-use from your existing factory screws.)
We specifically designed to work w/ our Maxair Predator Pro Kit.
Sold as a Set of 2
The V Star 1100 Predator Maxmix idle Mixture Thumbscrew. The Predator Maxmix Screws promises to be the industry benchmark in quality and ease of use.
- Longer shaft for ease of adjustment
- Jeweler quality straight knurling
- More threads and tighter tolerances to fit carburetor and eliminate movement from vibration
- Parabolic dished head reduces weight and vibration
- Uses OEM Spring, O-ring and Washer (not included)
- NOTE: The OEM screws have small variances in dimensions from year to year. This has no effect on performance. These work for ALL VStar 1100s & Drag Star 1100s
The Maxmix Idle Mixture Thumbscrew for the V Star 1100 allows you to adjust the pilot mixture circuit on the fly. Handy for fine tuning changes in weather, temperature or for changes in altitude.
Fits all Yamaha V Star 1100s
The Idle Mixture Screw is the most common adjustment, needed on your motorcycle's carburetor.
Adjusting this screw properly, can compensate for changes in altitude, weather, temperature etc.
Proper adjustment, to meet changing conditions can drastically improve drivabilty and performance, as well as reducing gas consumption and wear and tear on your motor.
"BOLT-ON POWER- Maxair ... Delivers"- RoadBike Magazine
Read the article Click Here
RoadBike Magazine's Dyno test of the Standard Maxair kit (images and article courtesy of RoadBike Magazine)
The chart below shows a "bone stock" V Star 1100 as tested by RoadBike Magazine using our Maxair Predator.
The results in the are typical but we have seen better power increases base on the type of exhaust used!
Peak Horsepower: Before: 51.7 - After: 61 !
Peak Torque: Before:55 - After: 64 ft lbs !
Belo is the RoadBike Dyno before & after after installing the Maxair Predator and a 2 into 1 Classic Exhaust system
Disclaimer: Any modifications to intake or exhaust systems on some vehicles may not be legal in some jurisdictions. Please check with your local authorities for specific legal standards. The Maxair Predator Kit is not EPA or DOT approved. Designed for off-road competition use. Purchaser is responsible for proper installation and tuning.
At Maxair Engineering we pride ourselves on having the best support in the technical support industry! Since most of our customers install this product themselves, we have earned a reputation for fast reliable technical support.
Technical support for the Maxair Predator Pro can be found on our Technical Support forum: The Maxair Garage
The Maxair Garage is a private technical Support forum for customers to receive technical support and expertise. You will find all the help and information you need. There are links, videos and much more to assist you though the install.
Screen-Shot of the Maxair Garage Technical Support forum
I couldn't believe I was riding the same bike! The power increase was incredible! I did the work myself. The tech support was second to none and the instructions were very easy to follow. The bike pulls hard in every gear, no backfires or hesitation. Can't say enough. Buy this, you won't regret it! Customer: Scott Caywood (Hutchinson, KS)
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