OK, I have a K&N filter on my vx and I just added the Tornado to it also, trying to get the MOST out of my gas! Not doing to bad right now 170 on a half tank! Any way my question is, What is that "silver" thing on the intake hose that you can unplug? It says Air Meter, but what would happen if I removed it? I wonder if it regulates the amount of air it takes in therfore giving us the horrible gas mileage? Please help me in this matter!!!