OzVMX Forum

Clubroom => General Discussion => Topic started by: vmxken on June 11, 2008, 03:55:51 pm

Title: Airbox boot
Post by: vmxken on June 11, 2008, 03:55:51 pm

Hi - does anyone know of a bike that has an airbox boot that is 100mm at the airbox and 50mm at the carb, and, where the back of the carb and airbox are practically adjacent?

Thanks

Ken

Title: Re: Airbox boot
Post by: Doc on June 11, 2008, 04:50:14 pm

I think some Maicos have a similar setup. Take a look at this item on ebay for an idea 230260044844 

Title: Re: Airbox boot
Post by: vmxken on June 11, 2008, 05:22:46 pm

Thanks Doc, that does look like it would be close (if a bit long).  I'll check the dimensions with one of our friendly Maico shops.

Any others out there?

Title: Re: Airbox boot
Post by: pokey on June 11, 2008, 06:12:26 pm

 CV Boots work well and you can cut them to size

Title: Re: Airbox boot
Post by: Lozza on June 11, 2008, 06:18:54 pm

Don't you mean the front of the carb ;D

Title: Re: Airbox boot
Post by: Doc on June 11, 2008, 06:55:19 pm

 :D correct..the front of the carb Loz  ;)  ::)

Title: Re: Airbox boot
Post by: vmxken on June 11, 2008, 07:01:58 pm

Thanks Ross for the Monty info, sounds perfect, which model exactly?  I've used CV boots before (not on this bike) but can't find one that reduces size that quickly.

And Lozza, front/back, I gather you must have understood what I was trying to say???  I'll do better next time I promise.

Thanks

Ken

Title: Re: Airbox boot
Post by: Lozza on June 11, 2008, 07:42:49 pm

Ken I was just being a pedantic prick ;D ;D :D

Title: Re: Airbox boot
Post by: Husky500evo on June 11, 2008, 07:54:33 pm

Another option which is a bit outside the square , but might be cheap fix , is the junction rubber between a toilet bowl & the 50mm water delivery pipe . I think that the diameter of the inlet on the porcelin bowl is around 90 mm , so the rubber  might stretch to 100mm .

Title: Re: Airbox boot
Post by: vmxken on June 11, 2008, 08:22:48 pm

I knew I'd seen something somewhere that might fit - indeed, it is that fitting on the toilet.  Damn good idea if the Monty one doesn't work.  I've sent an email already to Jared.

There's a bike in Issue 34 by the way that uses some plumbing parts so I wouldn't feel too alone.

No worries Lozza, it did make me stop and think!

Title: Re: Airbox boot
Post by: vmxken on June 11, 2008, 10:17:03 pm

Just ordered one from Jared.  He's replied already with the dimensions and it is a touch smaller but it's worth a try.

Thanks everyone.

Title: Re: Airbox boot
Post by: magoo on June 12, 2008, 06:24:30 am

I can't think of anyone more appropriate to have a toilet part on his bike than you Kenneth.

Title: Re: Airbox boot
Post by: vmxken on June 12, 2008, 07:13:00 am

Too true, as my usual riding style.....'can't ride for shit' will take on a whole new meaning.