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  • wdavie
    • Feb 2026
    #1

    Air box GS1000

    Hi guys, I'm looking to build a skunk GS1000, however the engine I have sourced is a CV carb model one, I would like to put an early ribbed airbox on it, will this fit the larger diameter carbs? Many thanks
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    • hampshirehog
      Forum LongTimer
      Past Site Supporter
      • Oct 2007
      • 12675
      • Hampshire. UK
      #2
      The carb to air box hoses are a different diameter but the good news is the later hoses are available and you could mod the air box so they fitted. It is doable as my VM model came with a CV air box on it and the PO fitted some plastic as a spacer bodge.
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        • Steve
          GS Whisperer
          • Jun 2005
          • 35925
          • southwest oHIo
          #3
          If your 1000 airbox is for a CV-carbed bike, hopefully it's at least a 1000En (or S).

          The 1000G box is completely different and will not fit.

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            • tatu
              Forum Sage
              Past Site Supporter
              • Jun 2010
              • 3175
              • UK
              #4
              I'm not sure, but I think all the air boxes are the same (except the G) I drilled the rivets off holding the chrome covers and underneath was the ribbed plastic.
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              Don't say can't, as anything is possible with time and effort, but, if you don't have time things get tougher and require more effort.

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                • uk gs nut
                  Forum Mentor
                  • Feb 2011
                  • 691
                  • Co durham uk
                  #5
                  gs1000 air box

                  I beg to differ, it can be made to fit
                  My bikes 79 GS1000 1085 checked and approved by stator the GSR mascot :eagerness: and 77 GS750 with 850 top end, GS850g, and my eldest sons 78 GS550, youngest sons GS125. Project bike 79 GS1000N

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                    • 850 Combat
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                      Past Site Supporter
                      • Sep 2006
                      • 6018
                      • Spokane, WA, and Hampden, ME
                      #6
                      Originally posted by uk gs nut
                      I beg to differ, it can be made to fit
                      What a great looking bike. I like the G airbox much better. Stuff on top of the battery is inconvenient.
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                        • Big T
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                          • Mar 2005
                          • 12392
                          • West Slope, OR
                          #7
                          When you get back to Tillamook, I'll show you how to pull the air filter box in 5 minutes
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