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Stock Airbox Mounts
Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2020 8:53 pm
by Crazy Canuck
I removed my airbox for some paint touch up, and noticed that the little L-shaped mounting brackets are missing.
Question is, How necessary are these? I don't have any, and it seems to me the box would be OK floating around as the carbs and the filter box kind of hold it in place.
Comments are appreciated.
Re: Stock Airbox Mounts
Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2020 5:41 am
by AshishNJ
While addressing an issue I had to tilt the engine forward. I let the airbox loose from carbs so engine does not pull airbox with it. To my surprise , the bracket was not connected to frame with 2 Botha that are near the tank and the whole airbox was free to move. Not sure if old owner had it like that but I have had 1000 miles like this with no issues
Re: Stock Airbox Mounts
Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2020 8:32 am
by tevan
I have a bracket for that. I can put it in with your oil lines if you like.
Re: Stock Airbox Mounts
Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2020 9:41 am
by Crazy Canuck
It's two separate little l brackets, are those the ones you have? If so sure that would be great.
Re: Stock Airbox Mounts
Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2020 10:27 am
by tevan
Are you talking about the bracket that attaches to the top of the front air box. If it is that is one bracket. It doesn’t show it on the parts diagram
Re: Stock Airbox Mounts
Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2020 9:23 am
by Crazy Canuck
Yes it the bracket that is mounter to the back of the "Air Chamber", and I think the bolts go down through the frame to attach the Chamber to the bike.
Does that make sense?
Re: Stock Airbox Mounts
Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2020 7:59 pm
by Crazy Canuck
OK I finally found a picture of what I need and it is a one piece deal that bolts on with two screws
Re: Stock Airbox Mounts
Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2020 6:03 am
by tevan
I looked and I am sorry the airbox s I have do not have that bracket either. I really thought I had some.
Re: Stock Airbox Mounts
Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2020 6:58 am
by daves79x
The problem with running without that mount is that everything 'sags' and the fit between the central air chamber and the filter box is compromised. I'm working on a '79 now that was missing that bracket. I put one back on and it took quite a pull to get everything back into it's proper place. Find that bracket if you can.
Dave
Re: Stock Airbox Mounts
Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2020 11:25 am
by AshishNJ
I second that advice. My 79 has the bracket but the two bolts were missing . I could see how much sag and unnecessary stress was put on the carb clamps . The airbox is connected to air filter and somehow attaches to battery compartments. It all goes out of its character :)
Re: Stock Airbox Mounts
Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2020 5:40 pm
by Crazy Canuck
OK I guess I'll start looking....