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Request for 79 GS1000 airbox pics

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I just bought a 79 GS1000E. It is a non-runner and although mostly complete, one thing missing is the air filter housing (the underseat one, not the manifold). I was thinking of fabricating one myself - I have studied the parts fiches but it's still not totally clear to me how the filter is held/sealed within the box. I guess it seals directly to the opening that leads to the manifold? But how is the filter element supported and fastened in place? Would someone be so kind as to take some pics, preferably illuminating the interior of the box as much as possible, and email them to me.

Many thanks...
(I think I have allowed emails in my profile)
 
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On my bike there is a slightly springy metal loop at the rear end of the air filter box that maintains pressure against the filter to keep it pressed up against the hole in the front of the box. The filter sort of snaps into place. I can take a picture tommorow if needed, since I have my seat and tank bracket off already.
 
Hope the ones I sent help you out. If you need more let me know. The bike is apart and I get whatever angle you need.
 
Hey I got a question about air filters (since we're on the topic, I dont want to start a new thread).

So I found out last week that my bike doesn't have an air filter (its an '81 GS400L). I got this bike just over a month ago and all this time I've been riding with an empty airbox. Now I'm looking around for an air filter and found this
http://www.oldbikebarn.com/part.php... Filters - K & N&bike=GS400&DisplayPerPage=10
which is $90. is this normal price for air filters, or is there something cheaper for my bike?
Also, what kind of damage could I expect from not having an air filter?
 
No, those are the wrong kind of filters. $10 for the right filter here. Your linked filters are pod filters, you need a regular air filter unless you also plan on rejetting.

Not sure about possible damage to your engine, but I can't imagine getting various debris into your carbs would do them a whole lot of good.

Martin_K said:
Hey I got a question about air filters (since we're on the topic, I dont want to start a new thread).

So I found out last week that my bike doesn't have an air filter (its an '81 GS400L). I got this bike just over a month ago and all this time I've been riding with an empty airbox. Now I'm looking around for an air filter and found this
http://www.oldbikebarn.com/part.php... Filters - K & N&bike=GS400&DisplayPerPage=10
which is $90. is this normal price for air filters, or is there something cheaper for my bike?
Also, what kind of damage could I expect from not having an air filter?
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