What does 'Air filter sealing' mean?

[Guest]

Hi

On the GSR greeting page (http://members.dslextreme.com/users/..._Greeting.html) it lists common issues.

5. Airbox sealing
6. Air filter sealing

Airbox sealing is this:

http://picasaweb.google.com/roostabunny/GS850AirboxFixup

So what is 'Air filter sealing'?

thanks

[BassCliff]

Hi,

It means using weatherstripping in the right places on the air filter cage and airbox covers to seal the system so that only the proper amount of air gets drawn into the system. Any leaks will allow too much air to be drawn into the system which throws off the fuel/air ratio and will cause problems. See also the air intake repair guide. The factory designed the airbox to intake a specific amount of air through the airbox snorkel and nowhere else.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[Assaf]

Ok, so if I follow the steps in both the 'Air Intake Repair' and 'Airbox Sealing' guides then I'll have done what's necessary for Airbox and Air Filter sealing, right?

[850 Combat]

There is supposed to be foam around the filter on your G to teal it to the inside of the airbox. It is likely that the foam is partly missing, all missing, or degraded to dust.

How did you like your Bullet?

[BassCliff]

Hi,

Ok, so if I follow the steps in both the 'Air Intake Repair' and 'Airbox Sealing' guides then I'll have done what's necessary for Airbox and Air Filter sealing, right?

Yes, pretty much. There should be a strip of foam around the top of the air filter cage to seal it there.



There should be seals around the sides of the airbox.



Also check for tight seals at the boots and between the two halves of the airbox as sometimes they can separate.




Air should enter the system only through the snorkel at the back of the airbox.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[Assaf]

Ok. Got it. Thanks

[Assaf]

Loved the Bullet. Loved firing it up with the kick start and cruising long distances on it. It was my first bike and I was touring india on it for 6 months. So, an experience hard to beat really. Too small and slow for an everyday bike, but perfect for touring slowly over there. Much more comfortable than the ntv650; I could ride it for hours. And loved taking it to garages who'd let me watch while they took it all apart and put it back together again with their eyes closed.

How come you've got so many bikes? Do actually ride them all? Or is it just too hard to let them go? Mine was 1996, but here in Israel you see a lot of restored 70's Royal Enfields.