Another 200X, 250SX and 350X improved product (cheap airbox rings) made up.....

[Dirtcrasher]

As you guys well know by know, I am constantly trying to make products that were either never made or are now discontinued.

The headlight guards I made were awesome but took too long to make. I'm not Honda, I don't have 5oolb presses, hole punches and an assembly line procedure. Everything I make is a 1 off and no 2 are identical, nut never EXACTLY the same.

So, I've changed gears and now I'm trying to find things that I can make cheaper and ship cheaper.

It took a month to get these the way I wanted them. They are 6061 air box rings. They support the plastic and no matter how tight you tighten your clamp, they won't back off. All my UNI/Moose filters would back off unless I barely snugged them and there was no oil under that area. Even the oil from oiling the filter would help them back off. On big jumps and tough trails I even found my filter to fall off halfway during the ride (but at least you can hear that..............)

Your stock filter had a metal support in it (this replaces that for a UNI or Moose filter) Once the stock piece is removed, (which use to support it) then the plastic just crushes because it is just thin plastic. The stock inner screen also use tom poke out the back and attach to a bracket or something so the filter could not come off. Once it's removed, there is no support, hence the "air box rings" I made.

Anyhow, I buy 6061 aluminum, they are super light and I turn them down to pop into your air box. Then your clamp can be as tight as you want and even oil on the filter inside won't allow them to come off. Some fit a bit looser than others, some must be tapped in place but they do no restrict airflow and either fit is locked in place once the filter is tightened.

If there is interest, I will make ones for the 83-85 200X and the 250R. I'm sure Yamahas have similar issues as well as Tecate's but I don't have those to fit up right now. DEEPA and Fabio can bring theirs buy and I can take measurements and order more 6061........

These are completely handmade on a lathe and I'm just trying to make up some less expensive items that may sell. I am asking 25$ INCLUDING shipping for these, the material and lathe work too.

Please let me know if there is any further interest! And Thanks for reading my book!

Here are the pics:


PS, If anyone knows of a photo editing program I can download, please help me out. I have nothing after the Windows crash and I did my best to brighten the one shot "in the box" but I need a photoshop or MGI Photosuite program thats fast and easy to deal with! Thanks!

[mtsnieg]

I'd definately be interested in a set or two of those for my X's.

[RoscoW]

I'd take a couple for the 85-86 250R if you made them.

Ross..

[Dirtcrasher]

I can make them up for every model/make out there.

I've got 4 - 350X rings ready to go now. I held off on more matyerial until I knew tbhey'd sell and people had the same issues I had with aftermarket filters.......

The alloy alone was 20$ for 12"s (I think I can make 5 out of that) there is an inch lost in there for cutting and facing all of them combined............

I'll have DEEPA bring me his R and we'll get that size nailed down...........

Is the 250R round or ovalled?? I'd have a hell of a time making an ovalled one

[cattle-dog]

250r and 250sx here

[Grizzlypeg]

I just opened my airbox and found my filter on the floor of the box. You have a great idea there.

[aldochina]

great idea steve!! I know when i bought my sx, it had a brand new uni filter, and the plastic was crushed(v'ed) under it, and wouldnt seal for chit!! I used a heat gun and reformed it, but this idea is killer!! as soon as i get some extra cash i will hit you up.

[honda250sx]

You better fire up that lathe Thomas.

[twitch101]

ill probably ask for one too since youll already have a box for it

[200XMichigan]

DC, I downloaded Photoscape, its free. I haven't really used it a lot but it lets you do basic stuff.

[dirtwheels]

DC, those are great. I have the same issue with my UNI on my 86 200x.

[200xman]

Sign me up for one for my 350X. Just shoot me a P.M. with where to send the $.

[Kintore]

ill take a 250r one for sure!

[Mosh]

the 85-86 250R is round and has the same problem on the filter side, and the intake tubing side..
A solid sleeve may be a option on those, but I dont remember if the same size diamter is needed on both sides of the airbox.
I will buy a couple 250R ones from you.

[Dirtcrasher]

^ Does the 250R have 2 round openings?? I think it's on the side of the box if I recall my 85R.

I'll look at DEEPA's when I see him again......

Guys, I have 6 now that fit the 350X, 250SX and the 86/87 200X. They don't allow the use of the OEM screened piece that "use" to support them in the front and use a bracket in the back. Just so were all on the same page..... They fit snug in mine and Tanks but the spare 350X box I had it was a hair looser, in that case I'd merely add some silicone to keep it in place. Once the clamp is tightened, it still does the same job....... The shoulder on it is so it can never go IN the tube any further than it does.I have enough material to make 6 more today.......
I have more requests for those, I'll get the alloy ordered today and can have more done by the end of the week. Being aluminum they are super light but you could not crush one either........Then I'll get on the 83/85 200X and the 250R's....... Same cost 25$ shipped.

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