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Air filter cage

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So here is the story. This spring I got my 82 GS650GL to a stage 3 (I think) with individual pods and main and pilot jet 2 sizes bigger. I didn?t knew at the time that I would need to modify the carburetor to have optimal performance. So im putting everything back to stock. Unfortunately, I don?t know why but I appears that I threw away the air filter cage, the plastic support that you put the air filter on. Anybody has an idea as to what I could use instead? Or 3D blueprints for a printer? Or just one lying around? Or where I could find one? Every time I find an airbox for sale either its too expensive or it doesn?t have the support. Thanks for the help!


L.Leblanc
1982 GS650GL
 
Simonak3000 said:
So here is the story. This spring I got my 82 GS650GL to a stage 3 (I think) with individual pods and main and pilot jet 2 sizes bigger. I didn?t knew at the time that I would need to modify the carburetor to have optimal performance. So im putting everything back to stock. Unfortunately, I don?t know why but I appears that I threw away the air filter cage, the plastic support that you put the air filter on. Anybody has an idea as to what I could use instead? Or 3D blueprints for a printer? Or just one lying around? Or where I could find one? Every time I find an airbox for sale either its too expensive or it doesn?t have the support. Thanks for the help!


L.Leblanc
1982 GS650GL
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Okay so, I did the same thing with the same bike. You cant buy them by themselves and yes its usually sold with the airbox. There is a guy on here who might have one. Jeez I feel bad for not remembering his account he helped me out ALOT with things i wasnt able to find.

It's hard to make a frame but dont let me discourage you!
 
timebombprod said:
Okay so, I did the same thing with the same bike. You cant buy them by themselves and yes its usually sold with the airbox. There is a guy on here who might have one. Jeez I feel bad for not remembering his account he helped me out ALOT with things i wasnt able to find.

It's hard to make a frame but dont let me discourage you!
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Nice! If you happen to remember who it is let me know! It really is a weird situation!
 
His name is burque73, I hope he doesnt mind me putting that out just let him know your situation and he might possibly have one. It could've been a stroke of luck but the three times I could not find what i needed at all he had them laying around. Best of luck!
 
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His name is burque73, I hope he doesnt mind me putting that out just let him know your situation and he might possibly have one. It could've been a stroke of luck but the two times I could not find what i needed at all he had them laying around. Best of luck!
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I don't mind, Ian. Sorry to say, but that part is long gone. I think I have an airbox with filter cage for a 750, no 650 though.
 
Burque73 said:
I don't mind, Ian. Sorry to say, but that part is long gone. I think I have an airbox with filter cage for a 750, no 650 though.
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Darn! Dont know how the 750 one looks to be honest but im guessing it's not a correct fit.


Simon I'm not sure what material should be used to make a frame but I know the airbox does have the two fittings for the air filter frame molded in on the cover and box, if the length could be figured out (I have one) maybe it could be a possibility? If you'd want to try I'll get the measurements and take pics of it.
 
Thanks, that would be perfect, ill try to see if one from a 750 will fit
 
Tom might get to you first as I'm picking up a bunch of sound equipment today, but I'm still gonna get back to my bike later, I'll be of assistance later forsure if you still need it!
 
22D069A9-B07B-4D49-9967-053A238697B0.jpgSell it?? My bike might need it....
If you respond to my email ..thoranthoran@gmail.com
i can offer two decent size pics
i have been told that Suzuki used to supply a new cage with filter element.....but I?m unsure if they still do.
 
Chiming in here as I have the same issue with a different model...it's an '82 GS450T with original airbox, but missing the filter cage as described here. It would be great to devise a DIY solution, from my conversations with friends it sounds like a lot of folks are getting sick of tinkering with pod filters and are moving back to the stock configuration.

The cage itself doesn't look terribly intricate but it would be helpful to trace exact dimensions/understand how rigid the piece needs to be. Maybe there's a similar part for a newer bike that would be easier to source? The only valid options I've found involve international sellers (I am located in USA).
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Al
 
Poopwink said:
Chiming in here as I have the same issue with a different model...it's an '82 GS450T with original airbox, but missing the filter cage as described here. It would be great to devise a DIY solution, from my conversations with friends it sounds like a lot of folks are getting sick of tinkering with pod filters and are moving back to the stock configuration.

The cage itself doesn't look terribly intricate but it would be helpful to trace exact dimensions/understand how rigid the piece needs to be. Maybe there's a similar part for a newer bike that would be easier to source? The only valid options I've found involve international sellers (I am located in USA).
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Al
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If you can find the actual part, it's better to just get that instead of making one. I wont be surprised if they charge a ridiculous price though.

A metal clamp for my bike was $120 all together but I also cant find a hose clamp with a quarter inch width, a metal ziptie with the same width worked good enough!
 
Not yet, I was waiting for the UNI filter to come in the mail as it would be helpful to get the shape of the cage. A mechanic told me that I could put some nylon socks between the pod and the carb to get some restriction. I think it would work but I would be a pain to get the good air/fuel ratio so stock is the way to go. I have everything ready so ill try to solder some steel strips to get the shape.
 
Simonak3000 said:
Not yet, I was waiting for the UNI filter to come in the mail as it would be helpful to get the shape of the cage. A mechanic told me that I could put some nylon socks between the pod and the carb to get some restriction. I think it would work but I would be a pain to get the good air/fuel ratio so stock is the way to go. I have everything ready so ill try to solder some steel strips to get the shape.
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The airbox itself will show u the shape of the mounts, both should be kindove a half circle shape, the tricky part is getting the length
 
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