So, I'm cleaning the carbs on my wife's Hawk 650GT. I'm putting things together and wondering how to make it breathe better. It's got a K&N air filter, a full SuperTrapp exhaust, but it is tuned a little rich. I was thinking removing the snorkel might let a little more air in, especially at higher RPMs. The intake is protected by the tank, so the snorkel does little in protecting foreign objects from getting sucked up.
Here's a pic of the airbox lid:
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/GenMoto/DSC_0158-1024.jpg)
It does look like there'd be a bit more air coming in without the snorkel.
JM
Which way does the snorkel face? Got a photo of the lid installed?
Reaches forward and the opening is downward behind the frame spar:
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/GenMoto/DSC_0159-1024.jpg)
Size comparison of snorkel v. opening:
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/GenMoto/DSC_01582-1024.jpg)
JM
As it is a Honda, the input of the snorkle is probably located in a high pressure area. I would be a little cautious about making a non-revesable change there!
It's not non-reversible at all, it pops out just like the snorkels in the Monster airboxes.
JM
I share the shop with a longtime Honda Hawk guy.
He said try it without the cover.
I'll give it a shot! It's quick to get the tank off for experimenting with the cover/snorkel combos.
Thanks!
JM
Quote from: Speeddog on March 15, 2013, 06:16:54 PM
I share the shop with a longtime Honda Hawk guy.
He said try it without the cover.
As a long time Hawk GT owner, I say dump the airbox, and install filter pods, and a rejet for maximum intake road, and quite a few more ponies.
BC.
If it wasn't to be sold shortly, I would totally go the pod route!
JM