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The C10, aka Kawasaki Concours - The Original => The Bike - C10 => Topic started by: syntor on June 23, 2011, 07:49:42 PM

Title: Airbox compressor (revised)
Post by: syntor on June 23, 2011, 07:49:42 PM

Back on the old forum I put up a pic of the MkI prototype airbox compressor (made of old fencing wire and scrap metal).


The revised MkII airbox compressor looks like this, and it takes about 75% of the aggravation out of pulling the carbs. Cost about $12 all up.  :)

(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff304/vk5zlr/airboxcomp4.jpg?t=1308879540)

(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff304/vk5zlr/airboxcomp1.jpg?t=1308879540)

Title: Re: Airbox compressor (revised)
Post by: DaveO430 on June 23, 2011, 08:03:43 PM

Kool, I may have to pull the carbs off this b y itch again and I'll try that.

Title: Re: Airbox compressor (revised)
Post by: 2fast on June 24, 2011, 08:42:47 PM

Looks like you could put enough pressure on it to do some cracking if yer not careful.

Title: Re: Airbox compressor (revised)
Post by: Crashcup on June 24, 2011, 08:51:51 PM

Isn't the airbox a rigid plastic?  What part compresses using this?

Title: Re: Airbox compressor (revised)
Post by: Daytona_Mike on June 24, 2011, 08:55:45 PM

I would have the carbs off and back on by the time I rigged that up. Glad it works for you.

Title: Re: Airbox compressor (revised)
Post by: DarkKnight on June 25, 2011, 08:18:21 AM

Godd idea on pulling back a little. Could even using a ratcheting strap
I would leave that on the bike... just in case someone gives you any crap. Hit em upsye the head wid it