GS550 twin carb airbox repair

[jtjastal]

After discovering that the airbox on my '83 GS550L was deformed due to the previous owner overtightening the clamp for the carb boots, I was faced with a problem. The bike will not run properly with the box in this condition, and it is a major pain in the ass to remove and install a new one. I did not want to mess around with pods, because I am trying to get it as close to 'stock' as my limited ability will allow. A couple pieces of aluminum strapping, vise clamps, and a hairdrier allowed me to fix it. I Hope the pictures might help anyone with the same issue.

Here's the before:

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Here's fix:

[jtjastal]

Here's the result:

[doug g]

good job. not to difficult to do and much less expensive than a new airbox.

[knowyourenemy66]

very clever--cheap and easy--good job man!

[jtjastal]

Thanks fellas...if I could have just figured out a way to work duct tape into the repair, it would be the perfect fix...

[Charlie G]

The cover for my air boxes are warped, as well as my tool tray. I've considered doing the same thing to see if I could get it back into shape. Thanks for the post.

cg

[Nessism]

Nice work indeed!

[kevsgs]

That was a cool idea!