| Author | Message | ||
     Vanvideo |
I recently purchased a translucent blue airbox cover to replace the white airbox cover on my '03 9R. I know it'll look a little odd, but I like the clear blue and my current airbox cover is dirty, scratched and scuffed, with the decals missing (I bought the bike used). Now, to replace the cover, I merely have to undo the 4 screws holding the base, lift it off, add the new airbox cover, re-do the screws, and presto! Is that all there is to it? When I remove the airbox cover, will anything come flying out, or fall off that I should be aware of? I know these questions sound dumb, but I am not mechanically inclined. I sure don't want any unpleasant surprises when I'm trying to do what seems like a very simple procedure. You should have seen how long it took me to figure out to remove the seat. | ||
| Stealthxb |
Vanvideo... NO FEAR It is as simple as it seems! | ||
| Perry |
Presto indeed. Don't lose the plastic washers that go with the screws, and don't over-tighten when you put them back in or you can crack the plastic. | ||
| Vanvideo |
Thanks for the very quick response, guys! My confidence is restored. By the way, I already have some missing washers, lost by the previous owner, not me. I noticed them gone when I added the Buell XB tankbag straps. I'll be extra careful when tightening the screws. | ||
| J_ups |
I was watching that auction, looks like you got a good deal.  | ||
| Vanvideo |
Oh no, Jason, I hope I didn't outbid you for it! And you're right, it was a good deal, assuming the cover is in as good a shape as the seller claims. If so, I saved about $50 compared to a new one (including the shipping charges), and previous used translucent blue covers on eBay have sold for almost the price of a brand new one. I've already been outbid on two previous covers. |
