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1979 GS1000L missing rear airbox assembly

aflythe

aflythe

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My bike is missing the rear half of the air box assembly where the air filter goes in. When I purchased the bike I was unaware that it was missing, but oh well. I am unable to find one right now, I've looked on ebay, CMSNL, partzilla etc. but I've got nothing, I'd rather not go to pods. I did post in parts wanted to forum too but does anyone know if any other websites to try? I have a 3D printer so as a last resort I can try to make something, but I'm not too proficient in 3D modeling. Thanks, Andrew!
 

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You got a 3D printer….so get creative, cuz this is how you real world learn!
Me, I’d probably go to junkyard and explore air filter boxes on compact cars.
 
tom203 said:
You got a 3D printer….so get creative, cuz this is how you real world learn!
Me, I’d probably go to junkyard and explore air filter boxes on compact cars.
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yea its looking like I may have to do that. I'm probably overthinking it, but I was concerned that I'd somehow make a box that restricted airflow and messed up the carb jetting
 
The rear airbox is shared with the various different chain drive GS1000 model bikes. One should show up eventually, either here or on eBay. In the meantime, you could adapt one large pod to attach to the backside of the front airbox assembly. This would be better than running pods outright, although your mixture will still be affected to some extent.
 
I never write it down, but there are motorcycle parts houses where you can put in what you are looking for and they will show, if there are any, other bikes that use that same part. That could broaden your search greatly... I just punched up Suzuki Parts House & it appears most all the Chain drive GS1000's use that same rear box, even the ones with CV carbs. Don't trust what I say, I ain't guaranteeing anything
 
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