Modifying the snorkel

Hoodie Ninja · June 30th, 2012, 09:09 PM

Has anyone every modded their snorkel?

I was thinking about either cutting it down to make it shorter or removing the diaphragm that runs down the center of it.

I don't have that much experience with small engines like this and wondered if doing this mod would do much if anything at all.

I have an aftermarket DanMoto exhaust and I will be shimming the carb needles soon. I noticed that you are supposed to remove the snorkel and the question crossed my mind. Thanks!

Gorilla25 · June 30th, 2012, 09:37 PM

you dont have to remove the snorkel. also, instead of modifying it, why dont you just remove it entirely?

DaBlue1 · June 30th, 2012, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoodie Ninja

....Has anyone every modded their snorkel?

I was thinking about either cutting it down to make it shorter or removing the diaphragm that runs down the center of it.

I've done both. Neither made a significant difference, although removing the resonator out of the middle makes it easier to put the snorkel back in. Removing the snorkel altogether is much better.

Hoodie Ninja · July 1st, 2012, 07:06 AM

Should I still shim the needles after I remove the snorkel? Or won't it matter that much since I have a slip on and snorkel removed?

DaBlue1 · July 1st, 2012, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hoodie Ninja

....Should I still shim the needles after I remove the snorkel?

Yes. If you don't the bike will run like crap.

alex.s · July 1st, 2012, 10:45 AM

Don't touch the snorkel and don't put shims in your carbs. If you want power buy a full exhaust and a jet kit.

LoD575 · July 1st, 2012, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

Don't touch the snorkel and don't put shims in your carbs. If you want power buy a full exhaust and a jet kit.

That's the way to go.

I started off with shimming and removing the snorkel. Shimming made the bike more enjoyable to ride.

June 30th, 2012, 09:09 PM	#1
Hoodie Ninja ninjette.org member Name: Zach Location: Vestal, NY Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R Special Posts: 78	Modifying the snorkel Has anyone every modded their snorkel? I was thinking about either cutting it down to make it shorter or removing the diaphragm that runs down the center of it. I don't have that much experience with small engines like this and wondered if doing this mod would do much if anything at all. I have an aftermarket DanMoto exhaust and I will be shimming the carb needles soon. I noticed that you are supposed to remove the snorkel and the question crossed my mind. Thanks!

July 1st, 2012, 10:45 AM	#6
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	Don't touch the snorkel and don't put shims in your carbs. If you want power buy a full exhaust and a jet kit. __________________________________________________

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Gorilla25 Dakine... Name: AJ Location: DFW Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (Sold) \| 636 (hopefully soon) Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 5	you dont have to remove the snorkel. also, instead of modifying it, why dont you just remove it entirely?

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Hoodie Ninja ninjette.org member Name: Zach Location: Vestal, NY Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R Special Posts: 78	Should I still shim the needles after I remove the snorkel? Or won't it matter that much since I have a slip on and snorkel removed?