I remember someone mentioning that they either had media that would work for this, or where to get it. Last time I bought it from the stealer for some stupid price..
Can someone tell me what to use, or mail me some if you have an abundance?
That would be ME, send me your address and I will put you some in the mail. You can put it in there plain or oil it some.
Anyone who checks theirs, most likely you will find it gone sitting in your carbs somewhere possibly.
I have already shaved it just need to cut-to-size and tuck it in.
Thanx Terry - PM sent.
In the mail today.
THanx Terry!!!
I paid $4.00 for the cut factory piece from the Honda dealership in Springdale Arkansas.
Quote from: L J BAD MAG on June 02, 2009, 06:50:07 AM
I paid $4.00 for the cut factory piece from the Honda dealership in Springdale Arkansas.
Than you paid too much for an inferior product. :-P :lol:
Quote from: TLRam1 on June 02, 2009, 08:59:46 AM
Quote from: L J BAD MAG on June 02, 2009, 06:50:07 AM
I paid $4.00 for the cut factory piece from the Honda dealership in Springdale Arkansas.
Than you paid too much for an inferior product. :-P :lol:
That's kinda how I felt.. When I bought the bike the foam was gone..
I bought the foam from Honda, and yes it's been 40+K miles. I've washed it once, when I washed it this time it fell apart.. I don't want foam particles sucked up into my carbs.. If there is something else I can use that is more durable, then that is the route I prefer to go.. Right now I cut a cotton Flannel Sheet and oiled it and placed it across the box..
I hope my wife doesn't notice the whole in the sheet!!! :lol:
I've been reading these posts and I am a bit worried. I don't believe I have this piece. I have a 3rd Gen Magna do I still have this?
I have a big air box with a reverse snorkel on top and a filter inside, (Though I've got to admit I was tempted to modify the top half of the air box by sawing most of the top half off.).
Quote from: gbrueggemann on June 03, 2009, 08:05:32 AM
I've been reading these posts and I am a bit worried. I don't believe I have this piece. I have a 3rd Gen Magna do I still have this?
I have a big air box with a reverse snorkel on top and a filter inside, (Though I've got to admit I was tempted to modify the top half of the air box by sawing most of the top half off.).
Goes for me too. I've just been watching this thread to see if I could figure out what you guys were talking about. I don't see anything on my bike that looks like what you're describing. How about a pic?
Take off the faux chrome air cleaner on your bike on the key switch side. Behind this faux cleaner you will see a little square box with a hose hooked to it. This is a breather. Inside this square box is a filter. Look on the bottom and you should see the filter. This is what everyone is referring too. You will not see the breather unless you pull the chrome faux cover off though. Hope this helps. :grin:
Yep I know exactly what you are talking about now. I've had the cover off before and know the box you are talking about, I just didn't look close enough to realize that there was a filter in it. Thanks!
So I opened mine up, and there were only remnants of material in it, which were oily. If this is the crankcase breather tube filter, then my guess is that it is there to remove oil droplets before they reach the atmosphere -- or the side of my engine.
I found nothing in the shop manuals about it, but maybe I am just not looking in the right place...
Well there was no filter left in mine....Just a little bit of oily dirty crud....Question..Where does this end up at? Carbs? or Engine?.....Thanks
The box and tube is shown in drawing 5-4 in the shop manual
I don't know which way the flow is.. The tube that is connected to the box is plugged into the front of the main Filter airbox, (so I would assume in)...
The foam that Honda sells/installs is very thin and deteriorates over time..
This is why I was looking for a replacement material..
Hoot can post photos what this looks like once he's done. Time will tell how long this filter material will last. With my sides sore I did not get the foam cut as even as I normally do, Hoot ought to be able to get a decent piece out of it.
Hoot, thanks for the figure reference. I guess I am going to have to remember to trace this tube out the next time I have the tank off the bike.
It looks from the diagram you reference that the tube goes to item (4) No. 5 vacuum tube (from the 3 way joint), and the Remarks say "California only". My bike does not have all the other lovely stuff required in California, so I still wonder... :???: :???: :???:
I went to the lawn & garden dept. at wal-mart and bought a lawnmower foam filter and cut one to fit..Also cut one for my weed-eat and chainsaw...still have some left...Just an Idea...Yes I did put a drop of oil on them...
The foam when it goes gets sucked in to the top of your carbs but does not reach the engine from what I have seen you will just find a little gunk persay on top of your diaphragms that the needle sets in.
QuoteThough I've got to admit I was tempted to modify the top half of the air box by sawing most of the top half off
Also no disrespect but DO NOT CUT the snorkle off anywhere it will only bring you grief many people have tryed including me. I removed the snorkle and it will fall on it's face it throws the jetting WAY off and you will be chasing the right setting all over not saying it can not be done but for regular riding it is more trouble than it is worth !!!!
Quote from: lragan on June 03, 2009, 09:43:21 PM
Hoot, thanks for the figure reference. I guess I am going to have to remember to trace this tube out the next time I have the tank off the bike.
It looks from the diagram you reference that the tube goes to item (4) No. 5 vacuum tube (from the 3 way joint), and the Remarks say "California only". My bike does not have all the other lovely stuff required in California, so I still wonder... :???: :???: :???:
Lawrence - Here is all you need to pay attention to on this discussion..
Actually looking at the picture now.. It looks like it plug in under the air box.. but I thought it was to the bottom part of the air cleaner box.. Anywayz.. The filter is in the box under the faux cover as indicated.
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Quote from: roboto65 on June 04, 2009, 06:36:42 AM
The foam when it goes gets sucked in to the top of your carbs but does not reach the engine from what I have seen you will just find a little gunk persay on top of your diaphragms that the needle sets in.
QuoteThough I've got to admit I was tempted to modify the top half of the air box by sawing most of the top half off
Also no disrespect but DO NOT CUT the snorkle off anywhere it will only bring you grief many people have tryed including me. I removed the snorkle and it will fall on it's face it throws the jetting WAY off and you will be chasing the right setting all over not saying it can not be done but for regular riding it is more trouble than it is worth !!!!
You're right Allen, I found mine on top of one of my carb diaphragms as well. I was scratching my head trying to figure out where it came from first time I saw it. :lol: :lol:
Quote from: L J BAD MAG on June 04, 2009, 07:56:06 AM
You're right Allen, I found mine on top of one of my carb diaphragms as well. I was scratching my head trying to figure out where it came from first time I saw it. :lol: :lol:
I never even found that.. So I'm guessing mine just got eaten by my motor.. Hummm - I wonder how good that is :shock:
I found the box, Hoot. Trying to figure out the diagram, it looked like the draftsman intended the line from the filter box to tie into the line (4). Now my curiosity is up, as to what this pathway actually accomplishes.
I have had my carbs out to replace the jets and shims, and did not notice any foam, goop, or anything untoward at all on them. Of course that was some time ago. Maybe the filter foam disintegrated in the interim.
Anyway, I am glad to learn about this arcane little filter -- I am off today to get some appropriate foam to go in the box. I would really like to understand the thinking of the engineers that put this in place.
Quote from: lragan on June 04, 2009, 09:15:10 AM
I found the box, Hoot. Trying to figure out the diagram, it looked like the draftsman intended the line from the filter box to tie into the line (4). Now my curiosity is up, as to what this pathway actually accomplishes.
Hose 3 connects to the box, not (4)
Not sure where (4) goes or if it is Cali only...
QuoteThough I've got to admit I was tempted to modify the top half of the air box by sawing most of the top half off
Also no disrespect but DO NOT CUT the snorkle off anywhere it will only bring you grief many people have tryed including me. I removed the snorkle and it will fall on it's face it throws the jetting WAY off and you will be chasing the right setting all over not saying it can not be done but for regular riding it is more trouble than it is worth !!!!
No offense taken. I figured as much, but when I take the air box off and see those 4 big trumpets feeding individual carburetors and then look at this teeny tiny little snorkel that they have to breathe through the Mr. Hyde in me wants to come out and let them breathe.
But I appreciate the advice, I will try to refrain. ....sorry for diverting the topic.
DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT! Alter your airbox, snorkel, or any part of the air intake system on your bike as you will NOT be happy when it does not run right from that point on or until you replace your airbox to factory sealed spec's!!!
TRUST ME ON THIS YOU DO NOT WANT TO DO IT!!!!!!! Only mods you can really get away with is to replace stock filter with a K&N and that is it! Unless you have an exhaust gas anylizer and dyno readily available and A LOT of carbs parts etc to get it back to correct air/fuel ratio's!
Terry - Received the Foam today.. Thanx man..
Quote from: hootmon on June 04, 2009, 05:34:08 PM
Terry - Received the Foam today.. Thanx man..
You betcha, now see if you can make lemonade out of my botched up slicing job.
Quotesorry for diverting the topic
Hehehehe No problem hey for once we get to HIGHJACK Terrys and Hoots thread :shock: :shock: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Quote from: roboto65 on June 05, 2009, 07:50:03 AM
Quotesorry for diverting the topic
Hehehehe No problem hey for once we get to HIGHJACK Terrys and Hoots thread :shock: :shock: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
MAYDAY MAYDAY HELP HOOT, we're
sinking!!!!
Quote from: TLRam1 on June 05, 2009, 01:12:36 PM
Quote from: roboto65 on June 05, 2009, 07:50:03 AM
Quotesorry for diverting the topic
Hehehehe No problem hey for once we get to HIGHJACK Terrys and Hoots thread :shock: :shock: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
MAYDAY MAYDAY HELP HOOT, we're sinking!!!!
So what's everyone's favorite flavor of ice cream?????
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Quote from: TLRam1 on June 05, 2009, 01:12:36 PM
MAYDAY MAYDAY HELP HOOT, we're sinking!!!!
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