Topic: dimensions of this air box part

[MIKE550/4]

http://www.cmsnl.com/honda-cb550k3-four-england_model14671/partslist/F16.html#results

no 19

cant seem to get one anywhere so going to make a temp one while I find one

uk based 550 k3 england

anyone got the dimensions or at least a pic of one

not sure if its really needed , anyone help ?

[LesterPiglet]

That's basically a frame. The darker part on top is a rubber seal and part #18 rests down on the seal which in turn rests on the sponge element when it's all assembled.
You could easily knock something together to do the job.

[MIKE550/4]

yeah I think your right, is it just a square plastic frame the air element sits in with a lip ? and then a square section of rubber ?

[TwoTired]

Element seal.

This keeps the two metal parts 18 and 21 from rubbing each other, as well as seal the element compartment the two parts form when assembled.  The foam actually fits inside #18.

It is a U shaped formed rubber part.  You'll need two if original.  They expand something fierce during use, and are quite difficult to get back on and reassemble properly.  If left to dry out they shrink back to proper size.  So, it's one in use and one hung out to dry between service intervals.  The one in the pics is dry.  It might be a tad smaller than when fitted onto the edge of #18.

[MIKE550/4]

thanks mate, cant get one over here though never mind two

I will be using original air filter set up, but have to think of something else to use while I source one

thank you for photo though it will help