Triumphrat

DN

I've got an idea but would like to know for sure. What is it that you guys refer to as the snorkel?

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Dan N
2005 T100 TORs, Jets, AI, Drag Bars and Bar End Mirrors
Ex: 1969 Commando Fastback, 1970 Commando Roadster
1970 FLH ElectraGlide
2000 ST-1100

BILLYSIM

The rubber deal hangin' on your port side under yer side cover...behind it is the air filter

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CAPTDON

Tookmine off - got some more top end from her. Cut off the tip &replaced t o se what happenned. Ran ok but lost that little extra before the limiter cuts in. Gonna take the tip off & leave open again. There was a noticable difference w/ the smaller opening. I could use a higher rev limitre, but she really did have a last burst of git before the limiter cut in w/o any part of the snork. I will fabricate something & get a higher limiter. The 790 really starts to go when the limiter says STOP! I have heard she will do another 1k RPM noproblem. :hammer:

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badrufus

If you're going to remove the snorkel, you may want to get something to smooth out the airflow into the filter, and make sure you have a washable aftermarket filter. The options for smoothing the airflow are (1) Jenks rubber bellmouth (2) Norman Hyde Bellmouth and (3) Jenks aluminium velocity stack/bellmouth. I have a K&N filter and the Jenks aluminium bit. Here's a photo of it to show you where the snorkel is (or was). You still need to have the side covers on.

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2005 T100

FlyBri

So you can't just remove it and not replace it with one of those 'bellmouth' things or have I just confused myself?

Bri

webonnielad

Bri

You can just remove it but it's better with the belmouth.

So you got your bike from the dealer yet.?

The easiest way to help you is if we meet up somewhere, I've got all these mods on my bike and can simply show you.

So a Sunny day soon at the Wesson's Cafe beckons.

Jon (UK)

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790cc 2003 T100 Bonneville. 18T Front Sprocket, AI Removed, 125 Mains, 40 Pilots, Thruxton Needles, 1 Shim,3mm Air Hole, Mixture screws 3 1/4 turns out left carb, 3 turns out right carb, Unifilter, NH Belmouth, NH Classic Togas with no mutes inserted, Stock Ignitor Unit. Hagon 320mm rear shocks & progressive fork springs. Last measured. 61.60 hp, , Max torque 48.40 in 5th gear at the rear wheel at 7200 rpm, 105 mph in 5th at 6500 rpm.

raproe

The bellmouth looks keen, but doesn't actually do anything. Once you take the snorkle out, the hole is so big that "smoothing the flow" isn't significant. (Okay, I have one anyway).

Rich

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DN

Thank you all. Most appreciated...

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Dan N
2005 T100 TORs, Jets, AI, Drag Bars and Bar End Mirrors
Ex: 1969 Commando Fastback, 1970 Commando Roadster
1970 FLH ElectraGlide
2000 ST-1100

FlyBri

Hi Jon

Yes a meet up would be good - how about next saturday weather permitting?

I've had my bike back and they put in warranty claims on the corroded gear box / engine covers and a warped front disk which have been approved (good old triumph!) and they are getting done next Thursday. So should be all good to go come Friday!

Bri