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Message started by d3adrock on 12/21/19 at 10:35:51

Title: Any Disadvantage to Snorkel Removal?
Post by d3adrock on 12/21/19 at 10:35:51

Hi, I'm pretty sure i'd like to remove the snorkel from the airbox filter for improved airflow (I have a delkevic exhaust), as well as the fact that i'll probably be moving my rectifier down there. Are there any disadvantages to removing it I should be aware of? Thanks!

Title: Re: Any Disadvantage to Snorkel Removal?
Post by verslagen1 on 12/21/19 at 11:09:04

It will make you lean.

air flow won't be center of the air filter.

Title: Re: Any Disadvantage to Snorkel Removal?
Post by d3adrock on 12/21/19 at 11:11:05

I forgot to add that I will be rejecting, or getting the performance mikuni carb (still not clear what benefits one has over the other)

Title: Re: Any Disadvantage to Snorkel Removal?
Post by batman on 12/21/19 at 12:28:31

The rectifier /regulator, produces more amps than the bike uses to run, the extra,( two amps ? ) being used to recharge your battery after starting, but once the battery is fully charged ,this power must be shed . That happens by the regulator sending it through the high resistance iron finned body of the R/R ( Changing it to heat) to a negative ground, your metal rear fender, to complete the circuit. If you move the R/R to the air box( Plastic) ,it would be a good idea to mount it on a small metal plate and run a ground wire from the plate to the frame/engine case or the battery ground terminal, to be sure of proper function, or not over charging the battery.

Title: Re: Any Disadvantage to Snorkel Removal?
Post by Dennisgb on 12/21/19 at 12:54:03

66657069656A303C040 wrote:

And don’t mount it in front of the intake ;D

Title: Re: Any Disadvantage to Snorkel Removal?
Post by d3adrock on 12/21/19 at 15:20:02

Can anyone recommend a better place/ way of mounting the rectifier?

Title: Re: Any Disadvantage to Snorkel Removal?
Post by verslagen1 on 12/21/19 at 16:51:27

any flat spot you can find.
front of the bat box or the side
on the side of the fender.

Title: Re: Any Disadvantage to Snorkel Removal?
Post by IslandRoad on 12/21/19 at 17:56:19

On to the internal wall of the battery box. If I remember correctly I didn't need to lengthen any wires.

Title: Re: Any Disadvantage to Snorkel Removal?
Post by IslandRoad on 12/21/19 at 17:59:00

Hole drilled in the bottom of the cover to allow a bit of ventilation (there's already a gap in the top-left where the wire feed through). Have had it here for over a year with no problems.

Title: Re: Any Disadvantage to Snorkel Removal?
Post by d3adrock on 12/22/19 at 00:05:59

Awesome this is really helpfull! Thanks a ton, i will be mounting it there instead. Just to recapitulate is it bad to remove the snorkel? Is it bad for the airflow to not line up with the intake? I want more airflow but I only want to use the stock airfilter. Is that a bad way to do it?

Title: Re: Any Disadvantage to Snorkel Removal?
Post by IslandRoad on 12/22/19 at 01:18:22

Some guys will say it's important, others will say it's unnecessary. When I was re-jetting etc I discovered my bike didn't have the snorkel in place. A member on here sent me one. I wanted things to be stock so I knew what I was changing (one thing at a time) and, I figured Suzuki had it in there for a reason.

Honestly, I didn't notice any difference.

It's an easy one to test. Ride with it in, and then with it removed. You should find out what you need to know ;D

Title: Re: Any Disadvantage to Snorkel Removal?
Post by DragBikeMike on 12/22/19 at 11:53:34

d3adrock, this should give you some ideas for improved airbox performance.

http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1523302904

Title: Re: Any Disadvantage to Snorkel Removal?
Post by DragBikeMike on 12/22/19 at 11:56:10

And this should provide some useful info on filters.

http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1543600189

As you will see, there are differing opinions. It's a healthy conversation. You will have to figure out what suits your needs.

Title: Re: Any Disadvantage to Snorkel Removal?
Post by srinath on 12/23/19 at 13:20:59

I didn't remove the airbox snorkel, but did put the R/R in the airbox.
The airbox takes in a lot of air, so its likely getting nicely air cooled.
Cool.
Srinath.