Triumphrat

ulfertm · 05-28-2009, 11:23 AM

Hello,
Well, the previous owner of my S4 laid it down and ruined the air intake tube or "snorkel" on the left side. The colored piece was destroyed but the inner tube is okay.
I don't want to buy a new piece because it is expensive AND I'm not crazy about the way they look either. They stick out too far and are the one piece I don't like about the S4.

I wonder if any of you have made a custom replacement for the snorkels?

Any ideas or pictures???
Anyone need a good neon blue right snorkel?

themaster · 05-28-2009, 05:00 PM

I think some have taken them off completely with no ill effects.

ulfertm · 05-29-2009, 12:38 AM

It seemed like a little bit of a grille would keep the bugs out though. And sometimes a little clever fabricating can make things look unique and more appealing.
But yeah, I might just go with them off too if it doesn't hurt anything.

chrisjames · 05-30-2009, 11:13 AM

I've had mine off and have been trying to think of something to do as well. I would like something that doesnt look completely cheap or home made. So far nothing comes to mind though, haha.

ulfertm · 06-01-2009, 12:10 AM

Well, I guess I'll just go with them off, but it would have been neat if someone had an aftermarket part or some easy fix to show. I have limited fabrication skills (and creativity) so it is a difficult task to make something to fit the bill.
If I ever come up with something maybe I will post it...

Will · 06-01-2009, 12:27 AM

Tentacles. It takes the whole squid concept to a new level. You can latch onto your buddy's R1 and he'll never be able to figure out how you keep up with him so easily. I'm sure it would work.

themaster · 06-01-2009, 05:37 PM

I knew there were pics somewhere. Obviously a (very well done) non-standard colour:

http://www.triumphrat.net/triumph-su...tml#post491441

BombFactory · 06-03-2009, 05:26 PM

I'd go with pvc and a sock.

Although there is no harmful effect of having the snorkels off, it does defeat the purpose of the ram air intake system. Without a tube to help guide and force the fresh air into the airbox, the air will beat against the frame and eventually, after bouncing off the frame and itself, find its way into the airbox. So performance wise, the ram air setup is better. I'm not too sure a rider would be able to tell much of a difference, but I'm sure a flow chart would. For what it is worth, I don't see how having the huge holes in the chassis visible is any better looking than the snorkels.

s4pierre · 06-06-2009, 03:04 PM

Just as a side note, on my speed four I have always has problems with aftermarket exhausts and the dreaded 3k stutter! however ive just taken of the snorkels and well blow me down, when the engine is warmed up not a trace of the stutter! maybe worth a try if your having problems!

Pierre

ulfertm · 06-07-2009, 01:05 PM

I have been running with them off for a while now and like you guys said I have not noticed anything different about how it runs. The pictures of the green bike were interesting, neat bike.
I took the airbox out and noticed that the filter is situated up top and there is a lower part that would hold any debris that may get in there and not necessarily clog the filter. That too puts me at ease that I will not choke the thing up.

Thanks for your input.