do they just push over the carb trumpets (ZX9R carbs i'm using, i forget the exact model, the E spec ones i think?)

i've got the trumpets, but don't really want to make a air box just yet. plus sock filters semm cheap enough

was looking at these ones
eBay Item

seems alright i think? but if they just push over the trumpets, how do i make sure they don't fall off? tie wraps or something?

I used these on my ZX 9 carbs picked them up for £15.00

RAMAIR tall carb air filter socks Weber DCOE Dellorto on eBay (end time 08-Jan-11 12:25:30 GMT)

Biggest issue is how to stop them getting sucked into trumpets (and wetting the plugs if on carbs!)
Tried em, spent more on plugs than fuel....got an airbox....sorted

Regards
Rob

Cable ties.

If i remember right the piper x ones i have are 70mm inside wide
and would be to big for what you want
That gives you a clue of the size of them

Jacko

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[Edited on 7/1/11 by jacko]

ah, just seen that yeah^

the ramair ones linked above look a better size. are the reinforced with wire inside to hold the open?

i'm quite tight on space for them, but i want to run the engine. once i know everything works, i can look at a air box, but for now, they'll be fine
i've got the trumpets with back plate, cable ties seem the way, think i can see a good way to do it

thanks

Can anyone remember the video that was on youtube of the yellow (can't recall if it was an Indy or a Locost) running without a bonnet showing the air filter getting sucked inside out?
Was a turbo CVH IIRC?
Just searched for it and failed....I recall it being pretty damed funny and could do with a laugh

Regards
Rob

I bought a set of these last year. I secured them with Tie Wraps on Honda Blackbird carbs. They seemed ok until i went for a spin, no problems on normal running (steady away), but on hard acceleration at about 4000 rpm the engine started losing power, coughing, due to socks collapsing into the carbs. I don't run air filters or air box. I bought them to supress induction noise when noise testing on trackdays. Then off they come!!!

Best way to fit them is roll all four up together, place in plastic bag and insert into rubbish bin.

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Originally posted by Dusty
Best way to fit them is roll all four up together, place in plastic bag and insert into rubbish bin.

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i haven't got huge amounts of space for now, so until everything's installed and known to be working...