[Ram Jet]

Originally Posted by Triple Jim

It's a well known mod that allows you to remove the battery and its separated section, slide the airbox back, and get much better access to the carburetors when needed. In my case, I've had quite a bit of trouble getting the airbox boots to stay mated with the carb mouths, because it appears things have shrunken and/or warped a little in the 12 or 13 years since my 250 was made, and the separation made it hugely easier to get things to stay together.

I'm old, or at least not so young, and know about the grease on drill thing, but I do appreciate your taking the time to mention it. I've found it works OK sometimes, or at least is better than nothing. I think in the case of this airbox, a hot nail or similar object would be a better idea. It might even leave the plastic a little thicker in the immediate area to give the screw a good bite.

Good point about the hot nail, it doesn't remove much material - like a drill does. Old my tail feathers, I'm 68 and I just learned about hot nails. :-) My bike is 10 years old. I better check to make sure the airbox is still connected to my carb intakes. Good time to check because nearly all of my fairing components are off the bike. This is my first full fairing bike and I'm not sure I like all the plastic junk between me and my engine - looks cool though.