Wonky Air Box inquiry

[Hypocycloid3]

On the bottom of the airbox,.. does anybody else have trouble getting those four rubber/plastic intake 'grommets' to fit over all four of the corresponding carburetor tops?

I have 2 different air-boxes and on either one if the right side is seated even partially then the front and back on the kickstand side of the bike come up off the surface of the carbs and wont seal.

My latest rigged mod to try and compensate involves some 3 inch 'sleeves' I cut from a inner tube of a slightly smaller diameter that I have stretched over each grommet (the OEM parts list calls this part a JOINT AIR CLEANER) .... in effort to kind of extend the seal downward. (hose clamps are on the outside of the sleeves) It seems to work okay but it just bugs me that things don't line up and never have on my '94. The Carbs have never been removed or split to the best of my knowledge so they should be mounted correctly

 

[CaptainKyle]

It sounds like your air box rubbers might need replaced. If there not soft & pliable its best just to spend the cash on new ones.

 

[sdt354]

They get hard when they get old, (don't ya wish?) . Replacing them or softening them is necessary. I use wd-40 to help slide them over the carbs. You don't want leaks. I put mine in my ultrasonic cleaner and they softened up from the hot water Simple Green solution.

 

[one2dmax]

I went for many years without buying new boots and then had a much newer bike come in the shop and I didn't realize how big the difference was between new boots (or almost new) and the boots after a few years sitting on the carbs. Now, I keep new ones in stock so I don't have to fight to get them on and sealed.

 

[jfeagins]

+1.....get new boots...well worth the money in reduced frustration.

 

[Fire-medic]

http://www.vmaxforum.net/showthread.php?t=21303&highlight=carb+boots

The least frustration is to buy new ones, but here are some tips for the 'bucks-down' biker.

 

[Redbone]

I went for many years without buying new boots and then had a much newer bike come in the shop and I didn't realize how big the difference was between new boots (or almost new) and the boots after a few years sitting on the carbs. Now, I keep new ones in stock so I don't have to fight to get them on and sealed.

+1, I replaced mine with some nice used ones and man what a difference in installing the carbs. I'll never put up with boots that are old and hardened up again, not worth it!

 

[blaxmax]

One big problem is not getting the crankcase vent on first. If it is not slotted into the back of the bottom of the airbox first and will be a pita.

 

[marsmax85]

That's one main reason I enjoy my individual k&n filters easy peasy . IMO

 

[CaptainKyle]

That's one main reason I enjoy my individual k&n filters easy peasy . IMO

+ 1 plus I like the extra room

 

[Hypocycloid3]

That's one main reason I enjoy my individual k&n filters easy peasy . IMO

What all do you have to get to do this mod?

 

[DMAN999]

What all do you have to get to do this mod?

Unless you have a Full Aftermarket Exhaust System, it's a waste of money and the bike won't run right.

 

[marsmax85]

What all do you have to get to do this mod?

stage 7kit individual k&n filters ufo dragstar full exhaust or any full exhaust like Dmann said .

 

[eggohead]

I had issues with mine about 5 years ago. Bought new rubbers they go on easy now. Still waiting for my plexi-glass air box lid( Auto Air filter) so I can do the jet kit...