what is this ??

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  1. tazmania_1981

    tazmania_1981 Active Member

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    just removed the left middle cover to install the gear indicator

    and saw this

    what is this round thing

    also this pipe is coming out of it is blocked by a big screw

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    #1 tazmania_1981, Sep 15, 2014
  2. Frost1

    Frost1 Active Member

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    Looks like the solenoid valve for air flap, blocking this pipe keeps it open all the time.
     
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  3. tazmania_1981

    tazmania_1981 Active Member

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    ????
     
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    tazmania_1981 Active Member

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    I think i need to go to haynes manual and find out
     
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  5. Frost1

    Frost1 Active Member

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    Look up flapper mod, its an air flap that is closed until around 5000rpm when it opens. If you plug the pipe that operates the solenoid it never closes so a bit more induction noise and no air restriction at all. HTH.
     
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  6. GappySmeg

    GappySmeg Well-Known Member

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    Your bike has had the flapper mod done by a previous owner... although not been done very pretty, looks air-tight and thats all that matters
     
    #6 GappySmeg, Sep 15, 2014
  7. graemewalker

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    Usually put a plastic plug in
     
    #7 graemewalker, Sep 15, 2014
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    Or a golf tee ;)
     
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  9. PeterT

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    why does it need to be air tight?
    The pump is in the front fairing and all it is doing is creating a vacuum for the flapper valves in the intakes, simply pulling the pipe is sufficient keeping the electrical connector on keeps the ECU from throwing up an engine light fault.
     
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