Air Cleaner Cover Clamps

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11-18-18, 08:03 AM

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Air Cleaner Cover Clamps

After I changed the air filter on my 85 GSL-SE I found that the cover clamps no longer snap tight over the air cleaner box. Has anyone else had this problem and come up with a fix?

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11-18-18, 08:58 AM

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ive seen it, and never done anything about it. i think the fix would be to bend them back to shape

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11-18-18, 09:41 AM

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I've tried that and they will not stay bent. I guess after 33 years they're just tired.

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11-19-18, 08:28 AM

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Different air filters can cause different fitment issues. If a certain brand worked well for you then use that brand. I have used Wix filters with good results.