I have the box on but the element that came with the bike disintegrated. Im sure it will run smoother with that on, but im still concerned with the backfiring.
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Some folks here think that having no element would cause problems as you rev to 4k. My bike starts ok with no element-this is how I bought it- but I don't know if it would rev smoothly this way. A tight airbox with element slightly lowers the pressure holding the diaphragms down-i.e., it's easier for the engine vacuum to lift the carb pistons . You might be able to restrict air flow to airbox by rigging up a crude filter-just make sure it doesn't get swallowed.1981 gs650L
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Crude...perfect
ill search the site for proper materials
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alright guys i made my own air filter out of a sock, completely modified for cafe racing
j/k
anyways, i got the boots all right and tight and i fired her up and she idles nicely. only problem is i did the hand test on the header....wouldnt you know it, i dont have ignition on cyl 3 and 4. wtf is that? I have spark. No gas getting through?Comment
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Is being the owner of an older bike, JUST WONDERFUL!?!
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So...two months have gone by. What's the status of your freebie? Did you get it running on all four cylinders? Have you gotten your hands on a carb synch gauge?alright guys i made my own air filter out of a sock, completely modified for cafe racing j/k
anyways, i got the boots all right and tight and i fired her up and she idles nicely. only problem is i did the hand test on the header....wouldnt you know it, i dont have ignition on cyl 3 and 4. wtf is that? I have spark. No gas getting through?'83 GS650G
'83 GS550es (didn't like the colours in the 80's, but they've grown on me)Comment
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