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Author Message   Sgthigg Posted on Thursday, June 01, 2006 - 03:12 am:        I have read a ton load of threads about the desnorkling of the air box. I only saw in one thread it was debated about when you remove the snorkel should you seal the bottom half of the box to the frame (with weather stripping etc). Or leave it open. Should it be sealed so no in coming air escapes out to the engine? Or does it not matter? Thanks   Trojan Posted on Thursday, June 01, 2006 - 05:05 am:        It doesn't really matter to be honest. As the original 'thru the frame' inlet was never a true ram air system the airbox was never pressurised anyway, so you won't be 'losing' any incoming air.   Midknyte Posted on Thursday, June 01, 2006 - 11:56 am:        Also to note, the snorkle is not about sealing anything. It's there to help limit noise pollution.   147db Posted on Thursday, June 01, 2006 - 12:28 pm:        Midknyte, are you sure?   Glitch Posted on Thursday, June 01, 2006 - 12:29 pm:        are you sure? I am.   Kdan Posted on Thursday, June 01, 2006 - 12:30 pm:        Also to note, the snorkle is not about sealing anything. It's there to help limit noise pollution. Yep.   Firebolteric_ma Posted on Thursday, June 01, 2006 - 12:36 pm:        i'm sure also. ever ride the bike w/o the air box on it? "NO" air comes thru that hole in the frame, trust me. air takes the path of "least" resistance. the air has a choice to go thru the air duct to the rear cyl. or it can take a 90 deg. turn up thru the hole in the frame.   Jcbikes Posted on Thursday, June 01, 2006 - 01:32 pm:        How about rain coming into the air box? I am talking about the seal the snorkel makes between the frame and the inner airbox.   M1combat Posted on Thursday, June 01, 2006 - 02:00 pm:        Fuggetaboudit... Yank the snorkel.   Tq_freak Posted on Thursday, June 01, 2006 - 03:29 pm:        Yank it and never look back......while you got it all apart cut the heck out of the air box too   M1combat Posted on Thursday, June 01, 2006 - 03:47 pm:        Yeah... and take those damn breather hoses outa the intake too...   Sgthigg Posted on Thursday, June 01, 2006 - 08:41 pm:        Roger that. Thanks   Rr_eater Posted on Friday, June 02, 2006 - 04:39 pm:        I actually sealed the bottom of the snorkel using a hobby paint can lid and some shoe go, and use the space as storage now for my tire repair kit. Guys say "but you have to take the airbox cover off to get to it!!" Yeah, and what hurry are you in if you have a flat tire?? I also believe that by sealing the bottom of the snorkle flat, you create minimally less turbulance in the scoop, and should be getting greater airflow to the rear cylinder at speed!! Just an idea Bruce   M1combat Posted on Friday, June 02, 2006 - 04:47 pm:        Agreed... My theory was to drill holes in the tank at the top and bottom of the tube that runs through the frame, then cap the top and bottom of it... Of course I would be smoking a cigarette when I did this...   Tank_bueller Posted on Friday, June 02, 2006 - 05:42 pm:        Can I join you with a smoke, and watch you perform the operation?   M1combat Posted on Friday, June 02, 2006 - 05:52 pm:        Here... hold my beer and watch this...   Rr_eater Posted on Friday, June 02, 2006 - 06:10 pm:        Famous last 3 words some will ever hear, "Watch this shit!!" Bruce

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