BUT because the gas poured out of my airbox I thought it might be a good idea to check that out as well. Its a shambles - the actual filter is full of gas, or too much oil... so I'll need to clean and re oil the filter. My BIG issue here is with the seals - they are toast. Should I make new ones up out of foam and glue them on or.... is there a better way? Here are some pics of what I'm talking about:
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Airbox woes - how to fix this?
OK... my coils should be good now... oil is changed... waiting on a fix for my muffler...
BUT because the gas poured out of my airbox I thought it might be a good idea to check that out as well. Its a shambles - the actual filter is full of gas, or too much oil... so I'll need to clean and re oil the filter. My BIG issue here is with the seals - they are toast. Should I make new ones up out of foam and glue them on or.... is there a better way? Here are some pics of what I'm talking about:
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Depending on the brand, you may need a new air filter - not all of them are cleanable
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For a tutorial on how to use common weatherstripping to seal your air box (sealing is crucial)1978 GS 1000 (since new)
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I usually hack up sheet foam or roll type weather strip and use weather strip adhesive to bond it to the plastic. never hurts to use a bit of grease on the surface opposite to trap dirt trying to sneak by either. I do hte grease thing on all my air cleaner sealing surfaces, bikes, lawnmowers, cars etc. I have wiped a lot of dirty grease off of air cleaners over the years......
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Originally posted by Big T View PostDepending on the brand, you may need a new air filter - not all of them are cleanable
Go here
For a tutorial on how to use common weatherstripping to seal your air box (sealing is crucial)
I should have thought to check Bikecliff's site first (duh)... pretty much everything there!
Thanks Big T!
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Originally posted by gggGary View PostI usually hack up sheet foam or roll type weather strip and use weather strip adhesive to bond it to the plastic. never hurts to use a bit of grease on the surface opposite to trap dirt trying to sneak by either. I do hte grease thing on all my air cleaner sealing surfaces, bikes, lawnmowers, cars etc. I have wiped a lot of dirty grease off of air cleaners over the years......
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+1 on the weatherstripping.. thats how i did the one on my 78.. scraped all the factory stuff off and cleaned it with some rubbing alcohol so there wouldnt be any oily residue where it sticks to the metal. I think i used 1/2 inch wide and 1/8 thick. If it wears out then just redo it..and thats a good tip there gggary on the grease on the other side...stops it from adhearing to the inside of the airbox too!!!Last edited by chuck hahn; 04-04-2010, 03:50 PM.MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.
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