Air filter support.....

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falconman
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Air filter support.....

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Got bored yesterday so I made a new filter support as the one in the bike was a bit dodgy. I have not been able to find a pic of what is supposed to be there so had to wait until I had a good idea on what to build. Here is what the po had installed...

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Here is the new one I made up, took about an hour. Works much better. It doesn't fall in and block the intakes.

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Post by smithyrc30 »

Nice job Falconman, a quick coat of paint and it will be fantastic.

The original was a plastic grate with one central rib length ways down the box (about 4mm across) and three cross ribs equally spaced along the length of a similar width.

They are not very robust.....

Yours looks much better. =D>
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DIY air filter support frame

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good job Jim
I cant take credit for this one - I inherited it - also from a Previous Owner....

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here's an original KR air filter frame (complete with Armymen plastic flashing/sprues)...
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...doesn't even lie flat

next to useless ... so flimsy...
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WOW! :shock: :shock: After seeing the factory version I guess I did do pretty good! I used 1/8" (just over 3mm) welding rod, cut and bent each piece then laid out on an aluminum plate to weld. Now that this one is done I can use it as a pattern to make the next one in stainless. The next time I get bored. :lol:
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Post by NOS EXUP »

See new item from BAM RACING - just bought one - perfect fit

on ebay
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Post by Luders »

NOS EXUP wrote:See new item from BAM RACING - just bought one - perfect fit

on ebay
Can't find them on eBay. Link?
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Item No 170558196666

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Post by Luders »

Very nice. eBay seller is bammotorsport if anyone is searching.

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air filter support

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http://shop.ebay.co.uk/bammotorsport/m.html

obviously someone that reads this forum :!:

is nice

but how about an aluminium option for the weight conscious
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Post by NOS EXUP »

Yes thought about the weight before buying mine - but it is only 2mm thick and extremely sturdy . Its very light.

Would probably be just as heavy in aluminium as the sections would probably be thicker and more restrictive for air flow.

I thought about making my own but thats a serious cutting and filing job and no way could i achieve a finish as accurate as this cnc laser cut item.
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Post by falconman »

Stainless is alot lighter than mild steel. That looks like a really nice piece. =D>
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