i tryed doing a search but no luck. has anyone alter the airbox on the 09. i was thinking of opening up the intake for a better sound and maybe alittle performance if any. i read that they did it on the fz6 but wasnt sure if its the same on the fz6r, thanks. and yes my spelling sucks
anyone mod there airbox intake?
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I am sure that it is possible, take some pics of the airbox cover and let's see if we can figure out where to have you cut!
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shreveport1
That's a good idea...we will be glad to help you.
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jmerch44
I did it on my '07 fz6. The R isnt really any different, just lift the gas tank and go for it. If it has an airbox, it can be modded. Make sure you smooth out the edges, or it defeats the purpose. IMHO
uscgduncan
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Not sure about performance, but it improved the sound of my FZ6 when I had it. Might improve the R as well.
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jtarkany
I did it, but was unhappy with the results (http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/fz6-mods/15712-mod-wouldnt-die.html), the good news is, if you don't like it, it is cheap and easy to buy a new airbox cover and reverse it. Good luck with the mod:thumbup:
That's funny, that was the next thing on my list to do! :thumbup:
Though after having the bike off the road even for the few days it took to repaint it.. I may wait a while before doing anymore changes. Need to ride! :rockon:
It just seems like such a waste to have those two intakes on the side leading to nothing eh..
Though after having the bike off the road even for the few days it took to repaint it.. I may wait a while before doing anymore changes. Need to ride! :rockon:
It just seems like such a waste to have those two intakes on the side leading to nothing eh..
Haha you said "eh"
cbzdel
New Member
Be sure to post a write up eh
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jtarkany
I found this schematic of the FZ6R Airbox at Motorcycle and ATV reviews, specifications, prices, used motorcycles by PowerSports Network, if there is some way to tie the air intakes on the cowling into the air box to make a ram air system, that would be pretty cool :thumbup:
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fireman
I just joined the forum today after surfing through i found out about the mod. As soon as i did i went out on my lunch break and started it only took about 20 minutes to do. I cut the snorkel edge off and also cut the inside wall like it the picture. I can tell a differnce in the idle its a little deeper, but since im pulling shift at the firehouse i havent been able to take it for a ride. I will try to get some pictures up of my bike and let you know how it does with the new mod.
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jtarkany
:welcome: Enjoy and ride safe!
Of course as a firefighter, I'm sure you've seen enough to remind you to be safe out there
llervero
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I always tought the intakes were working ones until I bougth the bike. To find out the go no where. Now If we manage to direct some or all that air to the air box. Can we run into problems? Would the airbox or engine PC manage the extra pressure of air without major tunning or another exhaust? Well I guest we just have to find out. I'm contemplating the idea.
spacemonkey
New Member
haha now it looks like its gonna be a race to see who does it first and how well...
what kind of materials do you plan on using?
i plan on making fiberglass ducts to force it in there, iv been looking at it but there gonna have to be small if i want to be able to turn and have a HID ballast in there...
so in that magazine article is it saying if i force all this air in there im gonna loose power???? im confused with that one...
what kind of materials do you plan on using?
i plan on making fiberglass ducts to force it in there, iv been looking at it but there gonna have to be small if i want to be able to turn and have a HID ballast in there...
so in that magazine article is it saying if i force all this air in there im gonna loose power???? im confused with that one...
That is the best explaition I've ever read as to why NOT to chop up an airbox.
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