james h
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| posted on 18/2/09 at 05:09 PM |
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oops :(
I bought an original airbox off ebay for my 4xv R1 engine. Took delivery today.
I have tried it on, but now its far too tall! (even with bonnet bulge).
Any solutions? I can't rotate it 180 degrees as the carb inlets are not equally spaced.
Maybe I could run some flexible ducting from the carbs to the airbox? Would this be ok?
Thanks
James
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tomprescott
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| posted on 18/2/09 at 05:18 PM |
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I've seen on ebay bike carbs on car manifolds that have 4 individual little conical filters, they take up loads less space - should be able to
find them quite easily.
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Pdlewis
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| posted on 18/2/09 at 05:24 PM |
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it can be roatated (just need to cut the plastic lip off) but that was still to tall for my MNR
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mad-butcher
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| posted on 18/2/09 at 06:11 PM |
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I very carefully cut a rectangle around all 4 intake holes turned the filter around then reattatched, difficult to explain the R1 is in another garage
but will try and get a picture to explain what I mean,
Basically you end up with a rectangle of plastic that fits all 4 inlets and an air box with a rectangle missing if you now rotate the filter 180 deg
the 2 parts should mate up, now either have it plastic welded or make up an alloy 3mm plate and pop rivet on.
nah ! a photo would be easier
tony
[Edited on 18/2/09 by mad-butcher]
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james h
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| posted on 18/2/09 at 06:29 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mad-butcher
I very carefully cut a rectangle around all 4 intake holes turned the filter around then reattatched, difficult to explain the R1 is in another garage
but will try and get a picture to explain what I mean,
Basically you end up with a rectangle of plastic that fits all 4 inlets and an air box with a rectangle missing if you now rotate the filter 180 deg
the 2 parts should mate up, now either have it plastic welded or make up an alloy 3mm plate and pop rivet on.
nah ! a photo would be easier
tony
[Edited on 18/2/09 by mad-butcher]
 I think I get what u mean, you cut around the four holes to get a long oval, then rotate the filter 180 degrees? Using a backing plate to seal the
remaining gaps?
[Edited on 18/2/09 by james h]
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mad-butcher
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| posted on 18/2/09 at 06:42 PM |
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you got it in one, if you make a carboard template before you attack it
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