marshg246
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The "hamcan" air cleaner is difficult to get on and off by yourself. It seems so simple to make one that's thinner, but I haven't been able to find an appropriate filter element. Some time ago, I found that RGM Norton sells one. It's not particularly expensive but like so many things from the UK, it becomes expensive when shipping is added.
I finally gave up and ordered from them. Here's my take:
I finally gave up and ordered from them. Here's my take:
- Works
- The supplied bolts are too short - you need 2-1/4" bolts. I barely got the 2" ones supplied without washers so I could take the picture. They are only caught by about two threads.
- The filter element is slightly too large a diameter. It is difficult to get into the metal gauze but with effort and care you can get it in.
- The metal gauze is OK. The quality could be a little better and it's not shiny. It is the right shape.
- The standard Andover Norton carb connector hoses (06.2537) work (just) but you must install the carb adapter rings (03.3027) backwards - see the picture.
- Installing/removing the air cleaner element is easy and access to the carb banjo bolts and drain plugs is much easier.
- The extra room will make it possible to use 150 degree 5/16" Amal banjos and 5/16" fuel line like some other British Bikes use.