Ramair install, possible tech tip

[BillB]

While installing the filter on the bike last weekend, I noticed something that could possibly be a contributing factor to the tearing of the spigots that some have reported where they clamp onto the throttle bodies.

While fitting the filter to the throttle bodies the clamps have a tendency to get pushed up the rubber towards the filter, which leaves them about half on the throat of the throttle body and half above it. This resulted in the filter not feeling like it was seated and wanted to keep popping off of either #1 or #3.

It took a bit of fussing around with a long hook tool to get them pushed back down to the base of the rubber spigot but once I managed it the filter felt good and seated on the throttle bodies. I barely snugged the clamps up and gave it a couple of good pulls on the filter to see if it was secure. It stayed stuck to the throttle bodies like Velcro to a cat.

Oh yeah, I also cleaned the inside on the spigots and the outside of the throttle bodies with alcohol before the install.

Sorry that I don't have any pictures. I had left my camera at work and couldn't manage to get a clear shot with the I-pad I was using.

 

[HansO]

Well you'll just have to pull them off again and supply pictures of every step of fitting them .... one picture every 10 seconds of the fitting should be sufficient plus a picture of the hook device and exact size with measurements, Please.
You know how much we all like pictures


Just kidding, good job Bill

 

[Wrecka]

Threw mine in the bin and worked out somthing different , i really prefer the intake sound my current setup gives

 

[BillB]

Well you'll just have to pull them off again and supply pictures of every step of fitting them .... one picture every 10 seconds of the fitting should be sufficient plus a picture of the hook device and exact size with measurements, Please.
You know how much we all like pictures


Just kidding, good job Bill

Heck Hanso, I have pictures of getting the Reband sorted but I will be dipped in stew if I can figure out how to get them off the Ipad and post them. Guess I am not a high-tech redneck.

 

[FR56]

Heck Hanso, I have pictures of getting the Reband sorted but I will be dipped in stew if I can figure out how to get them off the Ipad and post them. Guess I am not a high-tech redneck.

You ain't alone

 

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

I thought the new improved filters have grooved rubbers. Bill is your new or something you had for a while and are just getting around to installing it ?

 

[BillB]

I thought the new improved filters have grooved rubbers. Bill is your new or something you had for a while and are just getting around to installing it ?

It is one of the new ones I think. Just bought it a couple of months ago at the most. The spigots/rubbers did have a grove around the outside that the clamp rides in but it is considerably wider than the clamp. I will pull the bearclaw off and see it I can get a picture to post.

 

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

The newest version has groves inside the rubber to lock to the TB so it cant slip off. That was the problem. Yours may not have that internal grove, if so it is the original design.

 

[Mittzy]

Heck Hanso, I have pictures of getting the Reband sorted but I will be dipped in stew if I can figure out how to get them off the Ipad and post them. Guess I am not a high-tech redneck.

Using your iPad - while posting a reply hit the "Upload a File" button. You will be prompted to select chose file then go to take photo or library -then select the pic you want. Then prior to hitting "Post Reply" select full size image if you want it displayed larger otherwise it will be a thumbnail

 

[BillB]

The newest version has groves inside the rubber to lock to the TB so it cant slip off. That was the problem. Yours may not have that internal grove, if so it is the original design.

Oh, you are talking about the inside! Sorry, the OCD had kicked in about the clamps.

Definitely the new style then.