Removing Airbox

[JRossi17]

Alright ive read through the manuals to remove the airbox but it doesnt really say much, im trying to get the small rear airbox out, everything is unscrewed and its 95% removed from the main airbox but it wont come out. Is there a trick to this?

 

[Steve]

Yes, there is a very important "trick".

YOU HAVE TO TELL US WHAT BIKE YOU ARE WORKING ON.

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[cowboyup3371]

What bike? Might want to post it in your signature to prevent future requests for the piece of info.

 

[cowboyup3371]

Dang Steve...you beat me to it cuz I can't type today

 

[DanTheMan]

What bike are you talking about?

What bike are you talking about?

Remind us, or put it in your signature line. What bike is this? Different models there are many and varied ways of airbox removal.
on edit: Man, you guys are fast!!!!

 

[JRossi17]

Thought it was saved in my sig, guess not. Its a 81 650 L. Im trying to get the carbs off and i figure im going to have to get both airbox's off but this one is not coming out.

 

[DanTheMan]

Thought it was saved in my sig, guess not. Its a 81 650 L. Im trying to get the carbs off and i figure im going to have to get both airbox's off but this one is not coming out.

I think the airbox comes off after everything else behind it is removed, from some previous threads. Don't quote me, I may be wrong....
To put something in your signature line, go to User CP, then signature, add the sig items, click "save" and it'll be there.

 

[JRossi17]

You'd think the carbs would come out easier then tearing apart the whole bike. Can they come off without removing the airbox maybe, doesnt seem like it unless i unbolt the boots from the engine block and pull the whole assembly out that way?

 

[BassCliff]

Hi,

For some of these GS bikes the procedure is as follows.

Loosen the airbox and slide it back as far as possible.
If necessary, loosen the rear fender to gain an extra one half to one inch of clearance.
Remove the carbs.
Then remove the airbox.

Let' see if Mr. duaneage chimes in. I know he's had his 650 all apart.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

[JRossi17]

Ya i just found this post http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=172056&highlight=removing+airbox

Looks like some prying and wiggling are in order.

 

[DanTheMan]

Ya i just found this post http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=172056&highlight=removing+airbox

Looks like some prying and wiggling are in order.

Yay!!!!!! The search feature still works!!!!!!

 

[JRossi17]

lol ya changed my wording and poof there it is. wish the search engine would do the work for me as well though lol

 

[Steve]

To put something in your signature line, go to User CP, then signature, add the sig items, click "save" and it'll be there.

An alternate way to accomplish the same thing:
At the other end of the blue line that has "User CP", is an item called "Quick Links". You can select "Edit Signature" directly from there.

You'd think the carbs would come out easier then tearing apart the whole bike.

You should be thankful that you don't have a 450. If I remember correctly, if you want to remove the airbox (and leave it in a condition where you can re-install it), you have to first remove the engine.

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