94 Triumph Tiger 885 Aka 900 And Steamer

Hi (again!) Simon.

The airboxes on these - and pretty much all T300 triples - was designed as a 'consumable' item .... that is to say that it was meant to be replaced as a complete unit at service intervals. As you're probably aware, these are no longer available as replacement units so most owners do open them up and use the K&N filter like this https://www.triumphparts.co.uk/product/trident-trophy-sprint-daytona-900-k-n-air-filter-element/

Be aware that the screws may eventually fail to grip - they're a kind of self-tapper running into nylon/plastic - so you may need to start using a silicone type sealant around the joint between the airbox halves. It's worth having a spare, used air box so that you could swap between the two.

Edit :- forgot to mention that the carbs don't have to come out (if I remember correctly .... long time ago since I did one) but they aren't a simple "remove and replace" type operation. It's easier to remove the snorkels and wiggle the airbox backwards if you can. Plenty of WD40; swearing & bruised knuckles should see you through the job.

 

EEEEUUUUUUWWW! DEFINITELY worth buying a replacement airbox, I'd say.

According to this

https://www.wemoto.com/parts/picture/th-2202002t0301

they're available and in stock? I might have to try that, too!

 

Call me a skinflint but I pulled my airbox apart and blew all the dust out with an airline, then glued it all back together again with mastic. Some screws came out, some didn't, so a bit of heat and persuasion needed to get it all apart. At that time filters weren't easily available at a reasonable price which made the decision for me.

 

I wouldn't call you a skinflint, or if I did it would be as a synonym for sensible!

It's probaly worth having a spare (used, maybe?) all freshened up and ready to go. It would also serve for when the original eventually fails - as you've found the screws sometimes fail either in or out!