air cleaner front plate on a 1974 with baffle

jimbo

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Is the baffle on a 1974 air cleaner plate an effort to reduce noise? It would seem to be a real hassle to install. #11 on the drawing.

 

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concours

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Yes.
Yes.

 

jimbo

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well I'll give it try

 

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I installed one just like it on my 850. It has a K&N made filter in it rather than a sponge. Put on 75 miles Sunday and the engine seemed to like it. Was was easy to install. The video site shows a guy installing it in less than five minutes. Took me 10. The plugs looked very clean, so good flow I surmise.

 

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What is the video site?

 

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robertv

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u tube