G oog le BadWeB | Login/out | Topics | Search | Custodians | Register | Edit Profile


Buell Motorcycle Forum » XBoard » Buell XBoard Archives » Archive through June 26, 2009 » Behold! (my swanky airbox louvers) « Previous Next »

Author Message
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Swordsman
Posted on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 - 09:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Okay, so, more for aesthetics than functionality, I decided I wanted to add some louvers to my translucid airbox. One hole saw and some jacked up measurements later (plus a couple of hours for the stupid cheap drill battery to recharge), I now have them installed. I'm pretty pleased with it. Dirt cheap to do... bought four 2" louvers for about $6 (+ shipping).

My recently chopped inner airbox:








And the louvers installed (4 metal folding tabs on back to hold them in):













~SM
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Bishopjb1124
Posted on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 - 10:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Get a K&N man, do away with that evil paper filter as soon as you can.


Jimmy
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Circusninja
Posted on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 - 11:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Newbie here, just wondering about the mesh part right behind your fuel cap. Is that custom? That looks great.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Oddball
Posted on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 - 11:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Different use for soffit vents.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Froggy
Posted on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 - 11:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Circusninja, thats the air intake on the 2006+ models. The 2005 and older models get the air from the left scoop going into the frame. The frame is closed off on 06+ models to give more fuel capacity. You can see its closed up on the first pic.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Circusninja
Posted on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 - 11:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Froggy,

DANG IT! I wanted more fuell and a cool mesh thingy. Would an 06 cover fit on an 05? Probably not, eh?
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Augustus74
Posted on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 - 11:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Ninja- The cover will fit but you will only get the louver, no extra fuel capacity.

Swordsman- I think I might cut out a small portion on the back of the box just to give it more of a skeletonized look??? And where did you use the other 2 vents?
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Froggy
Posted on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 - 11:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)


quote:

Would an 06 cover fit on an 05? Probably not, eh?




Yes, its just not functional with your stock inner airbox. You can cut it up like in the above pictures.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

B00stzx3
Posted on Thursday, June 18, 2009 - 09:24 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Looks good! Get those louvers powdercoated though!
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Swordsman
Posted on Thursday, June 18, 2009 - 10:32 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Nah, I kinda' like the silver finish... fits with the gas cap, IMO.

I ordered 4 louvers because I thought I'd use them all, but they turned out to be a bit larger than I expected. I haven't done anything with the other 2.

One of the reasons I even thought about adding them was that I noticed just how small that front vent really is. It looks decently sized, but the inner airbox actually presses up tight against the entire bottom half, making the stock opening only half the size that it appears to be. I realize that the box probably sucks plenty of air around the edges (it certainly doesn't fit tight), but what the heck. I felt like destroying something beautiful.

The stock filter IS ghastly under there, isn't it? Looks cheap. I DO need a K&N, or something a different color.

~SM
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Zatco81
Posted on Thursday, June 18, 2009 - 10:46 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=1011%2D0658





Would look good under that smoked airbox IMO and you can't beat the price.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Froggy
Posted on Thursday, June 18, 2009 - 12:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

+1 to leaving them silver.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Froggy
Posted on Thursday, June 18, 2009 - 01:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Oh, and replace your clutch cable retainer!
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Circusninja
Posted on Friday, June 19, 2009 - 10:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I have a sawz all, a steady hand, and a long track record of modding sick machines... May give this a try sometime.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

White
Posted on Friday, June 19, 2009 - 11:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Circusninja, I have an 2005 also. That's one of the first things I said to the guy when I bought my bike, "Where's the scoop thing on the tank ).
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Krueger08xb12s
Posted on Saturday, June 20, 2009 - 11:23 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

For all of your translucent guys/gals out there, did anyone ever consider lining the inside of your translucent airbox cover with the hexagonal mesh (sim to the screen behind the gas cap)? I bet that'd look SICK and give dimension to the bike. I went with solid black on my 08 because i was leery of the clear plastics and their tendency to fog/scratch.
« Previous Next »

Add Your Message Here
Post:
Bold text Italics Underline Create a hyperlink Insert a clipart image

Username: Posting Information:
This is a private posting area. Only registered users and custodians may post messages here.
Password:
Options: Post as "Anonymous" (Valid reason required. Abusers will be exposed. If unsure, ask.)
Enable HTML code in message
Automatically activate URLs in message
Action:

Topics | Last Day | Tree View | Search | User List | Help/Instructions | Rules | Program Credits Administration