thanks for all the replies.
the reason i say the forced air is causing problems is this: I can be riding down the interstate at 80mph and the bike will be running really bad, cutting out, spitting, no power. I can tuck in behind a transfer truck and immediatly the bike gains a lot of power and will run just like it should. I assume the truck is blocking that forced air from getting into the airbox.
Right now, air can get into the airbox from where the radiators are located. there is a lot of air coming through that area at high speeds. Whereas the ram ducts would restrict some of that huge amount of air flow.
Here again, these are just my opinions, i'm no expert (thats why i'm here :icon_wall: )
I'm banging my head against the wall trying to figure this problem out. The honda shop says the carbs need cleaning and the plugs need changing ( they want $400 - $500 for that job) but i've done that very carefully.
oh well, keep the ideas comin, i sure do appreciate it.
flickster