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:


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:


Size comparison of snorkel v. opening:


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