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Offline Scott S

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Using airbox for storage?
« on: April 20, 2010, 05:12:28 AM »
 Since I'm probably going to end up running pods on my CB500 (I know, I know....), I was thinking about using the airbox as a storage area. I'd have to seal up a couple of openings, but it could be done.
 Or does that kinda defeat the whole " lose parts, lose weight" aspect of it all?
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Re: Using airbox for storage?
« Reply #1 on: April 20, 2010, 05:14:10 AM »
What bike????
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Re: Using airbox for storage?
« Reply #2 on: April 20, 2010, 05:18:32 AM »
Quote from: Scott S on April 20, 2010, 05:12:28 AM
Since I'm probably going to end up running pods on my CB500
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Offline Nikkisixx

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Re: Using airbox for storage?
« Reply #3 on: April 20, 2010, 05:29:12 AM »
   :D      you down with A.D.D.? 


I say if you need/want to carry the extra tools, why not?  If you're going for speed records you can take them out.

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Re: Using airbox for storage?
« Reply #4 on: April 20, 2010, 06:37:09 AM »
I have this done on my bike 550, it works wonderfully, the equivalent of having a big trunk for a motorcycle, that airbox is DEEP. I usually keep my gloves in there, or my sunglasses if I ride at night in case I stay out. The other day I put my half a sandwich from the place we ate at in there to take it home haha. I sealed mine up with some of that metal backed duct tape, it has held for a long time, everything stays dry.
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Re: Using airbox for storage?
« Reply #5 on: April 20, 2010, 06:46:09 AM »
As purely a 750 guy I was amazed at the size of the 500/550 airbox the first time I saw one. Just be sure to buy pods that will fit, it's a little cramped on those bikes but there are pods that fit well just check the FAQ or run a search.
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Re: Using airbox for storage?
« Reply #6 on: April 20, 2010, 06:49:11 AM »
I do precisely this and I keep my registration/insurance papers, a flashlight, and a rag for wiping the morning dew from the seat/gauges.  There's still more room, but I don't have anything else to store at the moment.
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Re: Using airbox for storage?
« Reply #7 on: April 20, 2010, 07:54:06 AM »
 To you 500 guys with pods...can I see pics of the pods? Any difficulty getting it jetted?
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Re: Using airbox for storage?
« Reply #8 on: April 20, 2010, 07:55:21 AM »
That's a fantastic idea.  If I were running pods, I'd consider doing that myself.
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Re: Using airbox for storage?
« Reply #9 on: April 20, 2010, 08:09:08 AM »
Quote from: Scott S on April 20, 2010, 07:54:06 AM
To you 500 guys with pods...can I see pics of the pods? Any difficulty getting it jetted?



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Re: Using airbox for storage?
« Reply #10 on: April 20, 2010, 08:41:27 AM »
The CB 750 boxes hung in a tree, make good bird condos!

They even have upstairs and downstairs...........................
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Re: Using airbox for storage?
« Reply #11 on: April 20, 2010, 09:18:38 AM »
A few years ago I bolted in an old coffee tin which is used for tools and my scottoiler bolts onto it as well.  It's been a useful storage area and I wouldn't go back to an airbox even if I found one cheaply.
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Re: Using airbox for storage?
« Reply #12 on: April 23, 2010, 12:45:57 AM »
Quote from: andy750 on April 20, 2010, 05:18:32 AM
Quote from: Scott S on April 20, 2010, 05:12:28 AM
Since I'm probably going to end up running pods on my CB500
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