01-748 Air Box Removal

[Dr. Duc]

Hello All-
I am looking for some instruction on how to remove the OEM Air Box on a 01-748. I have removed the 6 bolts that tie down the box but am not sure if I need to remove the carbs in order to do so. I want to check before I head down that path. Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[CrimsonCloak]

Have you taken the velocity stacks out? And of course make sure the ram air tubes are free. Sometimes a latch will catch on the hook when you are trying to take them apart.

[Dr. Duc]

Thanks Jeremy. That's my question Am I supposed to remove the velocity stacks? If yes - do you have any tips in doing so?

[CrimsonCloak]

Rotate 90 counterclockwise if I recall, then pull. If they won't turn counterclockwise, try clockwise, I can't remember for sure which way...but it will be pretty obvious that they want to turn one way and no the other. They may need a decent tug if it's been a while. The o-rings can stick sometimes. There are two springy pieces of brass that the pins lock into when rotated clockwise, make sure they aren't broken while you have the stacks out. They are thin, and will break from time to time, and you wouldn't want it going through the motor.

[Dr. Duc]

Thank you again.

[Capt. Home Slice]

Here is the way I do it. Remove the tank and front fairing. Remove the air runners (pay attention to gasket placement), remove the velocity stacks (turn counter clockwise 90deg.) Lift up the airbox, remove the oil breather vent. Install in rev. order.