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Old 12-03-2023, 02:47 PM   #1
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After airbox delete
Has anyone found, or used, a mud flap, or something to help keep debris off the shock, etc. after an airbox delete?
I have been looking….
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Old 12-03-2023, 03:56 PM   #2
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Has anyone found, or used, a mud flap, or something to help keep debris off the shock, etc. after an airbox delete?
I have been looking….
I have seen were people make flaps like you speak of to keep mud from getting all over everything after ditching the airbox, but I don't understand why they don't just pull the big rubber tube off if it, and leave it in place. There is plenty of room for a pod filter with it still in place.


 
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Old 12-03-2023, 07:32 PM   #3
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I have seen were people make flaps like you speak of to keep mud from getting all over everything after ditching the airbox, but I don't understand why they don't just pull the big rubber tube off if it, and leave it in place. There is plenty of room for a pod filter with it still in place.
That's what I did, just cut that tube off. Came off real easy. If you still have the airbox, un-delete it.
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Old 12-03-2023, 11:07 PM   #4
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Has anyone found, or used, a mud flap, or something to help keep debris off the shock, etc. after an airbox delete?
I have been looking….

Could do a old trash can yeah. Or just really any flexible plastic. Got good points you could zip tie it to without interfering with the tire/chain. Maybe one of those plastic gutters cut down the middle? Idk the actual name for em. Could zip tie the top and bottom and would have enough flex to not interfere with the shock... Hell could use one of the tops to a plastic storage tub, would be really cheap too if you dont have one laying around. Would be far enough away from the exhaust that I wouldnt be concerned with it being melted by the exhaust
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Old 12-04-2023, 09:37 AM   #5
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The empty airbox would make a nice place to keep tools and some small spare parts. Just cover the hole where the tube connects.
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Old 12-04-2023, 11:59 AM   #6
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The empty airbox would make a nice place to keep tools and some small spare parts. Just cover the hole where the tube connects.
Or a turkey sandwich and some fritos
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Old 12-04-2023, 12:02 PM   #7
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These are some GREAT ideas! Reinstalling the airbox would be a PITA, but doable. Have been waiting because I’m still working on connecting for tuning the ECU. Don’t want to mod airbox until running perfectly. I’m adding lights up front, so empty airbox would also be a great electronics bay (if properly sealed—which would make it harder to get back in…). I knew you guys would come up with some great thoughts! I appreciate the responses.
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As jeffrey mentioned, the trash can mod. Dirt cheap, worked great.
Then I cut out another piece to hold the wiring that used to mount to the airbox.
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As jeffrey mentioned, the trash can mod. Dirt cheap, worked great.
Then I cut out another piece to hold the wiring that used to mount to the airbox.
Well done! That looks really good, and will allow me to keep my airbox intact in case I want to revert to original. Thanks!
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Well done! That looks really good, and will allow me to keep my airbox intact in case I want to revert to original. Thanks!
My thoughts exactly. When we sold it, I gave the new owner every original part.
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My thoughts exactly. When we sold it, I gave the new owner every original part.
What a sad ending to your story…
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As jeffrey mentioned, the trash can mod. Dirt cheap, worked great.
Then I cut out another piece to hold the wiring that used to mount to the airbox.
What did you use to cut your plastic trash can? Thanks!
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What did you use to cut your plastic trash can? Thanks!
My Wiss snips. Yellows. Like cutting paper.
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What a sad ending to your story…
I finally learned to let the bikes come and go and keep the same lady. Much cheaper this way!
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My Wiss snips. Yellows. Like cutting paper.
That’s what I was gonna use, but you’re edges are so perfect you’re making me nervous, lol!
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