Honda xr 125 snorkel

JackXRboy · L Plate Warrior Joined: 10 Apr 2010 Karma :

I recently brought a honda xr 125 im abit short on money at the moment so while i wait to get a preformance exhaust i want abit more sound i just need to know where the snorkel is so i can remove it, and also is the luggage rack removeable?

thanks jack

random_rob · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 16 Mar 2010 Karma :

if you mean air box, it is under the seat, take the ferens off and the seat slides backwards after removing the 2 bolts

baldy · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Feb 2004 Karma :

That xr will never be fast, but i'm sure loosing the 900kg exhaust for a lighter non cheese sports item won't hurt. Just make sure that what ever mods you do to it, you may need to re-jet. The xr runs stupidly lean as standard anyway so just jetting it properly will make a difference.

The rack is removable, but it looks better with it on imo. Plus it helps save the rear mudguard when you slide off it in 2 foot of sludge. (if you're going off roading on it that is.)
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JackXRboy · L Plate Warrior Joined: 10 Apr 2010 Karma :

yehh thanks for that i only got it yesterday its just for abit of fun in summer i dont mind it being slowish but i want some sound i will buy and exhaust soon once i get some money :)
thanks for help

Robby · Dirty Old Man Joined: 16 May 2002 Karma :

Leave the snorkel. I've known of a few people taking them off various Hondas, causing a massive flat spot around the middle of te rev range. They can be absolute bastards to refit as well.

Wait til you get the exhaust if you want to make it noisy. Make sure you hang onto the original exhaust, sprayed in WD40 inside and out to stop it rusting, so that you can refit it to sell the bike or when the noisy one starts to piss you off and give you a headache.