I know nothing about airboxes, so...

[JimmyR]

I'm asking for help! I have an '82 GS1100G which I am fixing up. I have tried to clean up the airbox as much as I can as it was in a pretty dire state when I got the bike. My main concern is the filter. I bought a new K+N filter for it but it just rattles around in a space rather larger than it is. There were minute traces of grey foam on the side covers when I opened up the airbox but other than that there is no trace of anything inside the box except air.

When I looked at the "airbox sealing" page at BassCliff's site I saw all sorts of foam and stuff in there which came as a surprise! I have only ever worked on my Softail which has a totally different kind of air filter. Where do I start in fixing this one?? Thanks!

[pete]

While I can't answer you in detail about the 1100 airbox, I do know that most guys just use weather stripping to replace knackered foam.

Also, shoot oohsam a PM on here, he has an 1100G with pods so it's possible he may have his old airbox that he may be willing to part with if it's any good...

[Nessism]

The filter cage should have high density foam on the sealing surface. Urethane weathertrip foam works well.

[JimmyR]

I'll look into that - thanks. There seems to be an awful lot of room for the filter to float around in though. I'll take some pics tomorrow, and I might take it to my friendly Suzuki workshop where I have been buying some parts and see what they think. They have actually been quite helpful.

[rustybronco]

Do you have the cage the K&N filter fits onto?

my 850's cage with a K&N filter on it...

[Nessism]

Yes, yes, must have the cage. There are a couple different types too; the attachment tabs are different between the older and newer style.

[JimmyR]

Cage?? No, no cage at all! That looks like the filter I have though. There are 3 (what looks like) mounting tabs inside. Two are hooked and are deeper into the box - it looks like something should slide between them. Then one at the front. But no cage. I will ask my friendly Suzuki guy about that. Thanks!

[BassCliff]

Hi,

Here's my air filter cage.



The air filter element fits onto the cage and then slides into the airbox, being held to the top inside by a couple of channels that the cage slides into, like a drawer. Have a look at the parts fiche...



Here are some links that may help:

Airbox Sealing
(by Mr. Roostabunny)
(CLICK HERE to download as PDF)

Air Intake Repair:
Airbox removal, intake boots and O-ring replacement


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[JimmyR]

Wow - thanks Cliff! We looked at the parts fiche today when I visited my helpful Suzuki dealer (yes this one dealer does seem to ne helpful!). So I have ordered part #2 according to the diagram you showed, and hopefully it will solve my problem. The "cage" that you have a pic of is something not seen on my bike! It's great to be able to see what it is that I need.

This is a great site!

[JimmyR]

My filter arrived today.Thanks for all the help guys - now it all makes sense.