CV carb air box question

[lti_57]

Newbie question
I have 1980 gs 850 i have a problem with the air box i have it says on it gs 750 gs 850 the mouth of my CV carbs messure 52mm across od
the ID of the rubber boot is 42 mm that seems like a lot of space to make up it is cold here in Spokane but i dont think they srink that much
am i missing some thing or have the wrong air box this bike was a basket case when i bought it
thanks

[Suzuki_Don]

It sounds like you have an air box off the earlier 850 motor with the VM carbs which have smaller throat sizes. Does the airbox have a part number on it? If so throw it up on here and we can check it out for you. But it definitely sounds like you have the wrong airbox.

Both the '79 and '80 air boxes look to be the same unit except for the air intake boot size. Don't know if you can replace the '79 boot with the '80 boot though, if this is your proble. The 850 guys will chime in soon and let you know.

CLIFF where are you?

[lti_57]

I think you are right not meant for CV type carbs
at any rate here is the number DGM 31773S
thanks Now to hunt down the correct air box

[BassCliff]

Hi,

It does sound like you may have the wrong airbox. Click the link below and see if anything looks familiar...

Air Intake Repair: (Airbox removal, intake boots and O-ring replacement)


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff