heya all, my ole air box is not sealing. While i wait for a new gasket (which i dont think will help) Anything i could use to seal it better. Ya i could use silicone or something and when i need to check the filter rip it off. Just wondering on other suggestions.

 

Just completed this mod a few weeks ago, the stock seal is terrible. I removed the pieces that attach the seal to the box, the little rubber rings, just cut them off. Once the seal is removed from the box use a little sand paper and scuff the surface up a little bit. This lets the silicone get a little better grip. I ran a bead of blue RTV silicone around the box and then put the seal on top of it. Align the lid and seal and apply light pressure, just enough to set the seal into the RTV. I let it dry overnight. The next day you have a new and impoved airbox seal. Now when you remove the lid the seal stays attached to the box and doesnt move around. Mine is watertight!!!!!!!! I also found a small crack in my airbox that was letting water seep in next to the snorkel. You may want to check for cracks on yours. I'm assuming you know the drain plug has to be sealed off with something.

 

Hey thx 500i, ill do that tomorrow. I havent really had a water issue. ill go out and snap a pic. Its dirt getting in around the seal. Not to often im that deep in water.

 

GREAT MINDS THINK ALIKE!!

i did the exact same thing to mine!!!!

exept i out the lid back on the box and fastened her down, this way the seal will create a memory and mold to the lids shape!

WATER TIGHT AND READY!!!!hehe

 

Well im far from a great mind... thats why i hang out here all night while the wife is working lol.

Heres the issue, click, click and click.

Ohh and thats from one 2 hour ride.

 

Yea thats why i love being a fireman. I only work 10 days a month


You need to fix that vewdew, like yesterday!!!!hehe

 

10 days a month?? Dont even talk to me... (even tho you no doubt need/deserve those after running into burning buildings and stuff) Ya im going to fix it before i take it out of the garage again. The uni works well, but if it fails my poor ole engine!!

 

Hey had that prob also tried everything. the best is silicone it and forget it Lockers great now I just need some axles

 

So you locked yours up too? notscreed