Cracked airbox lid on 2006 Triumph America.

[@ajay-xjs]

I went to start my Speedmaster after a winter lay-up and petrol poured out everywhere, it's flooded the airbox with fuel and now I'm here learning how to remove it. I thought it might be simple but I'm going to have to strip the back end out completely.

[@WoodyMotorcycleEnthusiast]

I am having a ( I think ) carb issue, and am about to remove it all again to rebuild them. I am trying to find another airbox as well.

[@martinhack6486]

Hi Woody. I have the 2007 version and love the bike but it does have unexpected issues. With your box, I think I'd maybe have removed it entirely (with a heatgun & saw) and fitted 2 external air filters straight to the carbs then tinkered with fuel/air on the carbs but it's horses for courses. I will watch your trials & tribulations with much interest & hope it's NOT a glimpse into my future. Good luck.

[@WoodyMotorcycleEnthusiast]

I did think of this, but was unsure if it would work, considering the airbox removal kits on the market. As it was my only form of transport at the time, I needed it to be usable within the next few days.

[@mikeythehat6693]

Got the EXACT same crack on my '04 Speedmaster . Attempted a patch up myself but can't wait to see how you do it.

[@WoodyMotorcycleEnthusiast]

Mine was pretty rough and ready, but seems to holding. I just found a 2nd hand airbox on eBay, but it's from an EFI and I can't find any info on if they are the same.

[@mikeythehat6693]

@@WoodyMotorcycleEnthusiast I keep trying to send you a link . It seems that youtube doesn't like it . I've sent it half a dozen times and it never seems to get through . So , let's try this , here's the long version . Try going to" world of Triumph" (no spaces ) then a dot , then uk . That's the site I use for all my parts . They have exploded views for every system on every modern triumph going back to the late '90s . You can compare your airboxes there . I've already done it for you and can say that the Carbed airbox and the EFI airbox have different part numbers . I was trying to tell you this a week ago but , like I said "links"

[@WoodyMotorcycleEnthusiast]

@@mikeythehat6693 Thanks Mikey, I had already done that when you commented suggesting it. Somehow that comment never made it on to the video. Thanks for the heads up on World of Triumph, always good to know a reputable source of parts. When I had my BMW I used three suppliers, one at Stafford, one in Perth and one in England. It wasn't just that it was cheaper to get stuff from England, it also arrived sooner, and I was two hours south of Brisbane at the time.

[@mikeythehat6693]

Notice you've got Qld. plates on there . I'm in Brissy myself , Marsden .

[@WoodyMotorcycleEnthusiast]

Living up in Ayr, near Townsville.

[@mikeythehat6693]

I thought it looked like sugarcane country

[@WoodyMotorcycleEnthusiast]

@@mikeythehat6693 Could I ask what tyre pressures you run and what grade of fuel you use?

[@mikeythehat6693]

@@WoodyMotorcycleEnthusiast I just go by the manual, which offhand , I think says 42 rear and 36 front, I'll double check that but I am pretty sure that's what I pump 'em up to. The book also says low octane (?) fuel 91/92 so I use that. When in doubt I always go by the book .

[@jmn214]

I have 06 speedmaster. I ride summer and winter. living in Finland

[@WoodyMotorcycleEnthusiast]

Awesome, I can ride all year round where I live now also. How long have you had your bike and have you had any problems? I have a video coming up about my first breakdown.

[@mikeythehat6693]

I love my Speedy , it's the first "Cruiser" that I've ever owned , having been a Sport-bike rider all my life , but age and Arthritis have affected how I can sit on and ride a bike , but the Cruiser riding position has made all that so much better .

[@WoodyMotorcycleEnthusiast]

@@mikeythehat6693 That was exactly my position as well. When I couldn't change gears on my BMW K75 anymore, I bought one of the big Honda automatics. When we moved, I couldn't bring it with me, so I shopped around for something that didn't kink my knees so much and the America was perfect. I think if I did a lot of city riding it would still get to me, But my short ride to work is fine.