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    #1

    Stock air filter/box question

    So for the first time I get my airbox out and opened up on my 82 650G. (Yes, I am ashamed of my lack of maintenance) The sliders holding the lid on are missing, and it was melted shut. Turns out when I opened it, there was nothing in there... And I do mean nothing. I got new sliders, and a new stock replacement filter, but when I look at the manual I got from Basscliffs site it looks like there is some sort of "cage" type deal the filter goes on to to hold the filter in place. I can't find a part number for this anywhere, and the box is a discontinued part.

    Any ideas on what I can do here, or where I can buy this? Is there a cage like I'm seeing in the manual?
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    air filter

    Order a K&N filter for it, might have to search the motorcycle salvage yards for an air box. I would stay away from individual air filters, just trouble in my view, especially in wet weather.
    sigpicMrBill Been a GSR member on and off since April 2002
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    2015 CAN AM RTS


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      #3
      I'm not keen on jetting for pods, just want a filter on there. I bought a uni filter, bit with nothing holding it it doesn't stay in place.

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        #4
        Brandon, have you tried "Crackhead Georges" bike boneyard in Hobart? I have his card at home and could send you his number if you need it? Do you have the cone type filter on your bike?
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        83 GS1100L - Super Slab Machine http://s224.photobucket.com/albums/d...t=DCP_1887.jpg
        06 KLR650 - "The Clown Bike" :eek: http://s224.photobucket.com/albums/d...nt=SERally.jpg
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          #5
          Originally posted by Truth View Post
          I'm not keen on jetting for pods, just want a filter on there. I bought a uni filter, bit with nothing holding it it doesn't stay in place.

          This what you're talking about?

          Edit, just checked the fisch and it seems the G and the E dont share the same part. My bad..
          The housing pictured is from an E.

          Last edited by Octain; 02-18-2011, 02:48 PM.
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            #6
            Originally posted by twr1776 View Post
            Brandon, have you tried "Crackhead Georges" bike boneyard in Hobart? I have his card at home and could send you his number if you need it? Do you have the cone type filter on your bike?

            Crackhead George? Never heard of that guy, but could really use a number. I sadly neglected this bike last season and it looks like the PO did too. Started checking valve clearances and most of them are tighter than 0.002 mm.

            The filter is somewhat conical in shape, and the one I got is foam. It rolls up when I try to close the lid.

            Octain, the filter I have is quite a bit different than that one. I'll get pics up tonight.

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              #7
              Originally posted by Truth View Post
              The filter is somewhat conical in shape, and the one I got is foam. It rolls up when I try to close the lid.

              Octain, the filter I have is quite a bit different than that one. I'll get pics up tonight.
              Yup, saw it on the fisch..
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              78 GS1000
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                #8
                I will PM you this evening with Georges number. There is also a boneyard by Michigan City but I am not sure if it is still open.
                82 GS850L - The Original http://s224.photobucket.com/albums/d...ePics067-1.jpg
                81 GS1000L - Brown County Hooligan http://s224.photobucket.com/albums/d...ivePics071.jpg
                83 GS1100L - Super Slab Machine http://s224.photobucket.com/albums/d...t=DCP_1887.jpg
                06 KLR650 - "The Clown Bike" :eek: http://s224.photobucket.com/albums/d...nt=SERally.jpg
                AKA "Mr Awesome" ;)

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                  #9
                  That would be great, thank you!

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                    #10
                    Good luck finding one, it's very hit and miss, and it only fits the shaft drive 650s. I fashioned one out of a coat hanger and used it for a season before finding the correct piece.

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                      #11
                      I had one but it was melted and destroyed by starter fluid/ I hate that stuff
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