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cr25096er

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i keep finding coal dust from the pervious owners riding area(towercity). what pieces can i take off my airbox n disasemble ? what should i reseal it w/? weather strip adhesive or somethin?

 

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• Aug 19, 2002

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You can take anything that is bolted on, off. Just don't loose any hardware and start wrenching. Once you get your airbox away from the carb, clean it up real good with the hose.
You will find places you never dreamed of cleaning. Continue on until you have your bike pristine. It's an exercise every dirtbiker should go through.
Also, the next time you think you have your bike clean as a whistle...lay it down on it's side and take a good look. :) (oh and keep the hose handy)

 

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but what can i seal it off w/? like the part where the boot from the box to the carb?

 

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ive herd 3M adhesive #847 will work. is that right?

 

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I think that is the spray stuff, yes? It has it's place but I don't think there is it. I don't think I would try to seal that area up. You should really be gettting at your carb if not often, some. And having that connection sealed would be a pain. Doesn't the steel connector keep it sealed?
I would use clear silicone adhesive to seal anything.

 

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no not at the carb at the other end where the boot goes into the box.

 

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weatherstrip adhesive will work there, something that doesn't harden all the way would be good to as there is a certain amount of flex in that area, maybe some strip caulking like seals around wires through the firewall on a car.

 

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weather strip adhesive is that what i would look for at the store and where can i find it? thanks

 

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agreed, just unbolt it, hang on to the hardware though. Throw it in a 5 gallon bucket with some Simple Green or a comparable degreaser and fill it with water. Let it soak for a few minutes then loosen the dust and oil and debris with a rag or sponge. You can clean your air filter the same way, but i would highly recommend using Spectro Foam Filter Cleaner and Spectro Filter Oil (just follow the directions)

Also, i heard you can use some mild silicone to seal it up.....go down to the hardware store and find a clear-coat aerosol silicone that will work as a sealing adhesive. Go easy on it though.