What to do with Valve Cover vent hose when not using stock airbox?

Started by SIKDMAX, June 23, 2008, 02:38:28 PM

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SIKDMAX

June 23, 2008, 02:38:28 PM
Getting ready to button things up as soon as I get my shims in and carbs back from buddah  :thumb:

Now that Im not using the stock airbox and using the K&N Lunchbox, what should be done with the vent hose that went from the access cover (held on with 4 bolts) on top of the valve cover, to the stock airbox?  Just run a new hose down to bottom of bike to vent along with carb/gas tank vent hoses or?
1999 GS500E - Corbin Seat, Bar End Mirrors, K&N Lunchbox, Vance & Hines Exhaust, Carb Magic by Buddah, Progressive Front Springs w/ 15W,  EBC Front Pads, LED Front/Rear Signals, 15T Front JT Sprocket.

NEED:  Katana Rear Shock, OEM Rear Pads, New Chain!

GeeP

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June 23, 2008, 02:44:20 PM
Run the vent down somewhere you don't mine a little oil going and install an inline filter on the end to keep the bugs out.
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ben2go

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June 23, 2008, 03:31:36 PM
I used the little filter that is noted on the wiki.It shouldn't be left open.Starting the engine cold sucks some air in which could draw dust and dirt into the engine.
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SIKDMAX

#3
June 23, 2008, 03:41:28 PM
Did you find that thing locally or have to order it online?
1999 GS500E - Corbin Seat, Bar End Mirrors, K&N Lunchbox, Vance & Hines Exhaust, Carb Magic by Buddah, Progressive Front Springs w/ 15W,  EBC Front Pads, LED Front/Rear Signals, 15T Front JT Sprocket.

NEED:  Katana Rear Shock, OEM Rear Pads, New Chain!

bucks1605

#4
June 23, 2008, 04:14:34 PM
You can find one at an auto parts store.
SV1000K3 Bought 03/17/09
1996 GS500E Sold 03/03/09

Fry

#5
June 23, 2008, 05:13:21 PM
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SIKDMAX

#6
June 23, 2008, 05:15:13 PM
Damn $20 + shipping!  Haha Imma look around at the local auto parts stores and see if I can find something similar first.  Thanks for the link though!
1999 GS500E - Corbin Seat, Bar End Mirrors, K&N Lunchbox, Vance & Hines Exhaust, Carb Magic by Buddah, Progressive Front Springs w/ 15W,  EBC Front Pads, LED Front/Rear Signals, 15T Front JT Sprocket.

NEED:  Katana Rear Shock, OEM Rear Pads, New Chain!

bucks1605

#7
June 23, 2008, 05:26:45 PM
SV1000K3 Bought 03/17/09
1996 GS500E Sold 03/03/09

ben2go

#8
June 23, 2008, 08:27:54 PM
Quote from: SIKDMAX on June 23, 2008, 05:15:13 PM
Damn $20 + shipping!  Haha Imma look around at the local auto parts stores and see if I can find something similar first.  Thanks for the link though!

Got mine at Amazon but it was only $16 shipped.I got it because it matched my lunch box and I can clean and oil them with the same products, at the same time.
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ben2go

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June 23, 2008, 08:34:04 PM
Quote from: bucks1605 on June 23, 2008, 05:26:45 PM
I found this on Advance Auto Parts' website.

http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail.aspx?MfrCode=SCT&MfrPartNumber=3998&CategoryCode=5001

I got one of those for my car and it allows oil to blow thru it.Drove around 13 miles the day I installed it.Get home and smelled burnt oil.Opened the hood and oil was every where.I replaced it with a Mr.Gasket brand that had a baffle built into it.The K&N doesn't have a baffle,the element pores are small enough to allow air to flow,but oil stays in,water stays out.
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