How do I keep the #$%*ing airbox on?
Finding a way to keep the airbox on can be a challenge. The airbox is a common complaint among 400 owners since many are street bikes and many more compete in classes that require the air box. Seems that they are hard to get on and come off at the most inopportune times (like when you’re just about to pass someone!). If the nipple at the front of the airbox isn’t in the little retainer, you’ll never get the leverage you need. If your nipple is gone (heaven forbid!), drill the box, and secure a bolt in the same position with some fuel line around it instead. If you still have a hard time keeping the box on, you can do a number of things: • Use a big piece of foam under the tank cover to keep it in place. • Drill the air box, and use zip ties to fasten the back end of it down to the gas tank mounts. • Duct tape it, front to back to the gas tank. • Replace your crusty, hard, rubber pieces that fit over the carburetors with new, fresh, rubbery ones. From Brad Lengel: “I had the same proble
