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What they don't tell you about removing the A box restrictor plate
I have just installed a K&N filter, removed the snorkel & restrictor plate & increased the main jet size.
I thought I had this sussed because I read everything I could find, but no ways there is always a new "challenge" to test one.
1) 12 screws hold the right side airbox cover on, several of them are not accessible without moving the whole airbox.
2) There a a miserable excuse for a sealing gasket stuck on with some or other goop that comes loose, I took the Cyanoacrylate to it before re-assembly.
3) There is no getting away from the soft carb screws, I got all but the SOB on the left carb inside right loose & eventually removed the carbs a cut a slot with a Dremel tool to get a decent screwdriver on it. SS screws in there now problem solved.
Reassembly & jetting is easy.
4) Oh the K&N filter is too long, it does not fit inside the plastic tabs on the right side of the airbox so it sticks out the other end. Luckily, I ordered a Bellmouth which takes this into account otherwise it would have been a problem.
The bike feels so much better right from idle through to full throttle, it sounds different from the pipes as well & am well pleased with the modifications.
Problem is yesterday I was knocked on my arse by a car & the bike is now buggered for the time being, life is not fair.
Love my Thrux
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