Airbox - Stupid Question Time - SV650.org

10-04-08, 01:03 PM

Hi,

Apologises for the really daft question i'm about to ask but me and mechanics do not go.

However, I've discovered a pipe has disconnected itself from underneath the airbox on the left hand side. Due to the location of the pipe its very difficult to get to it to push back on including the retaining washer thingy. I think it would help if I part / fully removed the airbox.

1. Do I just undo the jubilee clip connected to the airbox and remove ?
2. Is there anything else I should be aware of ie wires / pipes disconnecting themselves.

Thanks
Andy

pmapp · 10-04-08, 01:05 PM

On a curvy, yes - it's just the 2 jubilee clips.

But - you can reattach the the pipe in question with the airbox inplace. Tis a bit fiddly though.

10-04-08, 01:07 PM

Probably should have said its on a pointy.

During my lunch hour tried to refit the pipe and I dont think its possible through the limited openings in the frame.

10-04-08, 02:20 PM

pop the tank up a we bit and that should give you the bit of space you need.

jambo · 10-04-08, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T0mm0

Hi,
its very difficult to get to it to push back on including the retaining washer thingy.

There is a circular metal spring clip on the pipe, this must be moved down the pipe so you push the pipe back on without it, then move the clip back up over the pipe to hold it in place. Some needle nose pliers will probably help.

Jambo

flymo · 10-04-08, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T0mm0

Probably should have said its on a pointy.

During my lunch hour tried to refit the pipe and I dont think its possible through the limited openings in the frame.

Yeah, it can be done its just a pain in the ar$e. Problem is that there isnt a lot of reach on the pipe so doesnt really help much by removing the airbox.

Make sure the pipe isnt being pushed down by the pipes/cables around it as this could be the reason it popped off.

10-04-08, 03:15 PM

Cheers

Thanks for the help.

What is this pipe used for ? I dont know how long its been disconnected but the pipe has a greasy residue on the outside, not alot mind you.

jambo · 10-04-08, 03:17 PM

It's a breather pipe from the engine crank cases. if it comes undone at the bottom it's rather messy.....

10-04-08, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jambo

It's a breather pipe from the engine crank cases. if it comes undone at the bottom it's rather messy.....

Would definately be the reason why then.....thanks.

yorkie_chris · 10-04-08, 04:42 PM

It's messy if it comes off at the top too lol.

10-04-08, 01:03 PM	#1
T0mm0 Guest Posts: n/a	Airbox - Stupid Question Time Hi, Apologises for the really daft question i'm about to ask but me and mechanics do not go. However, I've discovered a pipe has disconnected itself from underneath the airbox on the left hand side. Due to the location of the pipe its very difficult to get to it to push back on including the retaining washer thingy. I think it would help if I part / fully removed the airbox. 1. Do I just undo the jubilee clip connected to the airbox and remove ? 2. Is there anything else I should be aware of ie wires / pipes disconnecting themselves. Thanks Andy

10-04-08, 01:05 PM	#2
pmapp Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wakefield, West Yorks' Posts: 1,129	Re: Airbox - Stupid Question Time On a curvy, yes - it's just the 2 jubilee clips. But - you can reattach the the pipe in question with the airbox inplace. Tis a bit fiddly though. __________________ '52 Curvy S \| So good.....it made me want to trump! If at first you don't succeed - use more gaffa tape.

10-04-08, 01:07 PM	#3
T0mm0 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Airbox - Stupid Question Time Probably should have said its on a pointy. During my lunch hour tried to refit the pipe and I dont think its possible through the limited openings in the frame.

10-04-08, 02:20 PM	#4
sv650k4 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Airbox - Stupid Question Time pop the tank up a we bit and that should give you the bit of space you need.

10-04-08, 03:15 PM	#7
T0mm0 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Airbox - Stupid Question Time Cheers Thanks for the help. What is this pipe used for ? I dont know how long its been disconnected but the pipe has a greasy residue on the outside, not alot mind you.

10-04-08, 03:17 PM	#8
jambo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Croydonia Posts: 5,376	Re: Airbox - Stupid Question Time It's a breather pipe from the engine crank cases. if it comes undone at the bottom it's rather messy..... __________________ Modern motorcycles are bloody brilliant, enjoy it while we can

10-04-08, 04:42 PM	#10
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Airbox - Stupid Question Time It's messy if it comes off at the top too lol. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

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