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airbox snorkle?

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chuckycheese said:
I've been reading your posts regarding possible 'fixes' but I can't imagine what in the world you're referring to....where's the snorkle and what is it???
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It's a shaftie thing... you wouldn't understand. :p
 
bwringer said:
It's a shaftie thing... you wouldn't understand. :p
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Maybe he would, we just need to take time to explain it to him.

The snorkel acts as a straightening vane to bring air to the airbox in a laminar flow pattern. This will supply air to each carbs at an equal amount of cfm.
If snorkel is not installed, and because of system effects, turbulence will create uneven pressure drops throughout the inside of the airbox. Air takes the least resistive path.

Also, the air has un upward flow path through the filter from the bottom of the airbox. This means you have more chances of picking up dirt and water mist. The location of the snorkel inlet reduces that, taking air from a more stable environment.

;)
 
ddominik said:
Current project: 77 GS750 in final clean up / update stage

.... read the threads - lesson learned - mounting the snorkel is a pain .... but I don't have a snorkel to mount! Is there a source for a NOS or aftermarket snorkel? If not - does anyone have a good work around (replacement) idea?

Thanks
Dom
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I looked at mine which is slightly mangled and it would be possible to make one from some alluminium sheeting. Which can be fixed with a gasket to seal with self tapping screws to the existing box. I should be able to get my box out with it fitted it seems, not sure on other models. The hardest part will be the getting the rounded corner opening a nice flush fit, but that part can be sealed permanently with some good epoxy if the snorkel never has to come off and does not inhibit removing the box. One could easily even braze or solder a metal one in place.
Presently the rubber can give a bit and allows some extra movement.
 
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