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Sgthigg
Posted on Thursday, June 01, 2006 - 03:12 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
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
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Trojan
Posted on Thursday, June 01, 2006 - 05:05 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
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.
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Midknyte
Posted on Thursday, June 01, 2006 - 11:56 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Also to note, the snorkle is not about sealing anything. It's there to help limit noise pollution.
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147db
Posted on Thursday, June 01, 2006 - 12:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Midknyte, are you sure?
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Glitch
Posted on Thursday, June 01, 2006 - 12:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
are you sure?
I am.
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Kdan
Posted on Thursday, June 01, 2006 - 12:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Also to note, the snorkle is not about sealing anything. It's there to help limit noise pollution.

Yep.
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Firebolteric_ma
Posted on Thursday, June 01, 2006 - 12:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
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.
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Jcbikes
Posted on Thursday, June 01, 2006 - 01:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
How about rain coming into the air box? I am talking about the seal the snorkel makes between the frame and the inner airbox.
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M1combat
Posted on Thursday, June 01, 2006 - 02:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Fuggetaboudit...

Yank the snorkel.
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Tq_freak
Posted on Thursday, June 01, 2006 - 03:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Yank it and never look back......while you got it all apart cut the heck out of the air box too
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M1combat
Posted on Thursday, June 01, 2006 - 03:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Yeah... and take those damn breather hoses outa the intake too...
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Sgthigg
Posted on Thursday, June 01, 2006 - 08:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Roger that. Thanks
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Rr_eater
Posted on Friday, June 02, 2006 - 04:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
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
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M1combat
Posted on Friday, June 02, 2006 - 04:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
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...
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Tank_bueller
Posted on Friday, June 02, 2006 - 05:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Can I join you with a smoke, and watch you perform the operation?
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M1combat
Posted on Friday, June 02, 2006 - 05:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Here... hold my beer and watch this...
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Rr_eater
Posted on Friday, June 02, 2006 - 06:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Famous last 3 words some will ever hear, "Watch this shit!!"

Bruce
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