I set it on fire!

[jetmechmarty]

It was a nice day today, so I decided a ride was in order. Apparently, a float valve stuck and the air box filled with fuel. It must have backfired as I attempted to start the bike as I had a very large scary fire almost immediately. Thankfully, my daughter was on hand and quickly retrieved a fire extinguisher.

A quick assessment says I need to replace my air box, (or at least, the bottom half) and the left side cover. The side cover and air box are deformed from the heat. It's entirely possible that there is no further damage. Yes, I will need to attend to the carburetors.

Is anyone here able to help me with a left side cove and air box? My bike is SG or '80 Special. The side cove emblem is damaged as well. I hate to see my bike with ugly on it.

TIA

[bikerphil]

parts is parts

Try sending a PM to member Andreas. He has parts. Or Ebay? Bummer about the fire. Hope your wiring harness is OK.

[tarzan]

I caught a GS750 on fire once trying to prime the carbs.The phoenix fire dept. had to put it out along with the garage I was renting.Got a stern talking to trom the fire mashall. Glad to hear yours didnt sound that bad.

[MaximPhil]

Hi Marty,
Sorry to hear of your "Hot Flashes". Hope none of the wires were damaged. Up here a Snow melting day as temp stagered above freezing
Phil

[fredintoon]

Hi Marty,
put pods on, you can see the gas dripping out a lot sooner. I swear I'll never go back to the stock airbox so the one off my SG is yours for postage. I have washed the blood off it from my last knucklebusting fight to remove the accurséd thing to access the carbs.
PM me your postal address and I'll pack & mail it to you.

[Ivan]

I agree with fred on the pods,

Here is what I did to set up some of the el cheapo pod filters, which I got for about $5 each. The whole thing cost less than one K&N filter.

For the crank case vent you'll want to put a fuel filter or something on it to keep the gunk out. I used something like this.

Also, if you need a box, and for some reason Fred's doesn't work out, I have a few.

[jetmechmarty]

The air box won't be a problem, but the side cover might.

[foreda]

Emblems

This guy has about any emblem replica made. He is located in Austrailia.
www.badgereplicas.com.au

[jetmechmarty]

Badge Replicas

I'll need a side cover to put in on, first.

[nubee]

jetmechmarty,

Couple of possibilities on flea bay.

Item number:

380084290931
140283874537

[jetmechmarty]

There are no options on fleabay at the present time and it's tough to watch on my job as I travel continuously. Right now, there's a pair for a standard and a broken one for a Special. That's all I could find.

[nubee]

Marty,

Cut and paste the #'s in the e-bay find box. It'll take you there.

[jetmechmarty]

eBay items

Nubee,

Thank you for your effort looking up those parts. The pair listed is for a standard and the orange one appears to be broken. I'm communicating with the seller of the latter to be sure the photo isn't misleading.

[nubee]

Yup,
Missed the broken pin!
Guess that's why it's going for a dollar.

[3Phase]

Whoa! I'm glad you're alright and congradulations to your daughter for having the presence of mind to grab the fire extinguisher!



Regards,

Scott