Posted July 25, 201113 yr Hi all, new to the forum and looking for some advise. I have just bought a 1985 yamahaha xj600 to do up, ive had one before all be it 20 years ago! anyway the air box was badly broken ( where it meets carbs was missing )so i have got a replacement but now trying to fit it looks unbelievably like the engine has to come out!.I have tried it always,starter out, inlets off still no joy any help would be gladly received. thanks Simon.
July 25, 201113 yr Author Ah well tried all day messing with this,IMPOSSIBLE and of course half the engine bolts are seized so only one thing for it,Hacksaw! had to cut a hole in the back of the box and it went in thank goodness for Tiger seal and superglue my favorite So if your building a bike you bought in a box airbox before engine!
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