air box removal

[philwright]

Hi all,been trying to fit a new stock air filter to my 88J ,is there an easy way to get the thing out  without removing the carb bank?...I;ve tried squeezing it out through the rear with the battery removed but theres no way its coming out that way ,don't really want to disturb the carbs...any tips welcome chaps.

[Gixer1460]

Dunno how different the 88 is to the 89-91 but my Suzuki workshop manual for the later bike says the battery and the battery holder has to be removed to access the 4 screws holding the filter in. I know removing the whole airbox is a major operation but doesn't need the carbs to be removed so a filter should be a minor job - Ho Ho Ho!

[Captain Chaos]

yes, remove battery + battery tray. A lot of work but still better than removing the carbs.

[philwright]

Thanks lads, job done, what sort of difference if any will a new filter make?, the one I took out looks like it had been in there since the bike was new!....also fitted a new set of plugs...just about to go out for a test ride.

[Gixer1460]

Well it should carburate correctly and maybe slightly better fuel mileage!

[Blubber]

Enjoy