G oog le BadWeB | Login/out | Topics | Search | Custodians | Register | Edit Profile

Author Message   Hunger Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 - 08:03 am:        How are airboxes compatible through all XB12 models & years? In particular, would XB12R -2005 inner airbox cover (P0215.1AA) snap on and work on 2006 Ulysses?   Hughlysses Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 - 08:35 am:        Yes, I believe any XB airbox will fit any other XB. OTOH, I believe the later airboxes, 2007 and up, have additional holes that allow additional airflow. A lot of people have "Swiss cheesed" their earlier airboxes to achieve the same effect.   Froggy Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 - 09:09 am:        The 2003-05 inner airbox lid will snap on, but you will have a hard time starting your bike as it completely cuts off all airflow to the motor. The 2003-05 bikes pull air through the left side scoop, up a hole in the left side of the frame into the airbox. On the 2006 and newer bikes, this frame hole was sealed off, giving additional fuel capacity. The 2006 bikes suck in air from the right rear side of the airbox, and for 2007 and up they changed it so it sucks in air from multiple spots. The 2007 and up inner airbox is regarded as the best cover to get, but you can easily drill large holes in an older airbox and use that too.   Hunger Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 - 10:15 am:        Aye. I'd like to get an airbox for drilling so it doesn't matter how many holes it has now That's exactly what I wanted to know, thanks!   Teeps Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 - 11:22 am:        I have one for a '06 Ulysses, unmolested, make me an offer.   Hunger Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 - 12:09 pm:        Teeps, I'm not interested *just yet*, details in PM   Teeps Posted on Thursday, March 17, 2016 - 11:57 am:        Didn't realize you're in Poland.   Doncasto Posted on Thursday, March 17, 2016 - 12:42 pm:        An early model "choked off" airbox cover can be converted to resemble the newer version. The older versions also seem to lack molded attachment points for the muffler valve actuator. I was able to cut in new air holes without too much difficulty . . .and plan to try mounting the actuator perhaps using tubing sleeves . . .   Froggy Posted on Thursday, March 17, 2016 - 01:21 pm:        Some of the older covers (like in the pic above) had the actuator rest on a piece of foam rather than mount directly to the airbox.   Hunger Posted on Thursday, March 17, 2016 - 06:16 pm:        Teeps -> Of course I don't mind getting parts from US if the seller will ship but most of the time it just doesn't pay off.   Teeps Posted on Thursday, March 17, 2016 - 07:44 pm:        copy that Hunger...   Ourdee Posted on Thursday, March 17, 2016 - 10:15 pm:        American Sport Bike

Add Your Message Here Post: -Color- Black Red Green Blue Yellow Purple Orange Cyan Gray White -Font- Arial Courier Symbol Times Verdana -Size- Smallest (-2) Small (-1) Normal Large (+1) Largest (+2) Username: Posting Information: This is a private posting area. Only registered users and custodians may post messages here. Password: Options: Post as "Anonymous" (Valid reason required. Abusers will be exposed. If unsure, ask.) Enable HTML code in message Automatically activate URLs in message Action: