PIER CITY CYCLES TUTORIAL - BMW R9T Air Box Removal
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ธ.ค. 2021
- Welcome to the Pier City Cycles Tutorial Series. In these videos, we hope to show you a range of jobs or mods that you can carry out on your BMW R9T or R18. We hope to cover those simple jobs which new owners might not feel confident in asking, all the way through to the signature mods we use to transform our builds.
In this tutorial, we'll show you how to remove the air box of your 2014-20 R9T. This is a major modification that many BMW R nine T owners want to carry out so we've attempted to cover the process in as many steps as we can in order to make it clear and concise. We've also added some Torque setting information in the links below to help you put it all back together.
This is very much a 'How To' style video, for those who want to know more about the 'What/Where/Why' of this modification, please check our FAQ video (link below). Recording this video took full days in the workshop and we were toast by the end so if we don't cover off your question in either of these two videos then please leave a comment below or email us and we'll do our best to help.
Air Box Removal Q&A;
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Parts Required;
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Tools Required;
As detailed in the Tutorial video, there are a couple of ways you can do this modification. To do the full method, as a bare minimum you'll need;
Rear Paddock Stand
Central Engine Stand (scissor is best)
A 3/8" Drive Torque Wrench 8Nm-40Nm
A 1/2" Drive Torque Wrench 50Nm-145Nm
3/8" Ratchet
Small Lever Bar
Flat bladed screwdriver
30mm Socket
16mm Socket
12mm Allen Socket
T55 Torx Bit
T50 Torx Bit
T45 Torx Bit
T40 Torx Bit
T30 Torx Bit
T25 Torx Bit
Drill
5mm Drill Bit
8mm Drill Bit
Side Cutters
Cable Ties
MP3 Paste/Lubricant
Blue Loctite
Vacuum Gauges
Paper Instructions to help refitting process;
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Torque Setting additional help;
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This video taught me that there is no way I'm gonna attempt this on my own. :)
Same here 😂
Me too!
I now realize my air box is beautiful!
Hahaha me, too!!!
First thought was what crazy person would hacksaw the air box out…after seeing this I reckon I’m such a person.
Insane amount of work requires otherwise. Think I’d just buy a mew air box if I ever wanted to revert 😂
It may be repetitive on most steps but a 2024 r12 nine t video at least for the differences. I’m sure once you get one in the shop. I’m excited to see what creation you guys come up with.
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Great video! Keep up the great work.
Great videos, very informative!
Great video guys. This answers everything I wanted to ask. Congratulations on reaching over 1k subscribers too!
If it's to be, it's the cutter for me!!!!
Great video guys, couple little bits I will redo on mine now, like the Rapid Bike Evo location. How to balance the throttle bodies video coming next? 😁
so I had to pull out the Martin and learn that catchy tune
Great video. I just cut mine in half an took it out. But I wonder what you did to the temperature sensor after the airbox was removed?
Huge job, I think that the box is a requirement of rwc here in oz
I never expected this mod to be so involved. Almost need to take half the bike apart just for a little box. Definitely beyond my capabilities or what I'm comfortable attempting.
I cut mine out, that did push my comfort level right out. If you do cut it, wrap the frame in plastic and duck tape, also cover and protect the throttle bodies. And take your time.
I am in the process of this. I will cut the air filter tomorrow because I dont care going back nor will dismantle the bike for this. Then install the rapid bike evo, received the kit yesterday. I would like more details on the crank filter position and the tube extension explanation. Maybe a picture I can see?
I bought the R80 fiberglass tank from you guys for my r nine t. Can I do this kit on that tank?
You pair are so clever it frightened me if I attempt that my bike would be scrap.
Great video guys. What are you using to support the bike between the engine and the jack?
A rubber block :)
I have a 98 r1200c, would the airbox removal be essentially the same, splitting the frame?
Really great "poison bug" for DIYers. May I ask if i can cover the e;xposed temp sensor at the distribution box with a tiny box that has opening facing downwards. This is to prevent any offensive splashing of water when washing the bike or raining. our country always rain. Any advise?
Yep, could do, so long as air is able to pass through it in some way. May expose the sides, too?
Is it possible/does it make sense to add the pod filters without doing the entire air box removal? I have seen airbox covers advertised on your website and others. My thought is that the old airbox would serve no purpose, but also not do any harm to remain in place and could be neatly covered up with one of the variety of covers offered. I am wondering for the folks like myself that are more apprehensive to take on this entire project at home if this is a suitable alternative? I would still plan on adding the rapid bike evo to get the throttle balancing correct.
Does the pod mod ,, exhaust system and fuel mod give you much more power than standard and do you get a rain sock for the pod filter ,, for looks s ,,alone it's a lot of work,, pretty informative,, cutting out for me 😁😁☘️😃😃☘️ from northern Ireland
The fuel mod works a treat, the ABR kit on it's own is an aesthetic mod and not for performance.
Does the Rapid bike EVO fuel unit work so I can proceed with removing the air box in a 2022 model? Do you recommend chopping it up in pieces instead of dismantling pretty much the whole bike? I always feel like things don't go back perfectly together, especially when you're all up and done till you find a screw lying around :)
There are no Rapid Bike products available for the 2021-22 models yet, unfortunately. We cannot recommend this mod for this model of bike until we have access to a fueling module.
Me da pereza hasta de verlo, dios cuanto trabajo! Hay que desmontar toda la moto. Que va yo no hago eso.
Good night excuse me how grase use for the final drive if is bmw what is the number part
Where would you mount the Rapid bike evo unit once the air box has gone, as it’s very busy under the seat? TIA
We mount them to the front of the battery box.
Is there a ton of difference to make the bike perform with more agility by removing the Air Box?
I love your tutorials and done it as well. Out of topic question but wanted to know your opinion on it. I live in a tropical country and i noticed the engine goes up to an average of 135 degrees C. Do you experience the same and whats your solution to it? Is this normal?
wow 135 is super high. i live in malaysia max i have experience so far is 122 deg C. on a heavy rain it only goes down to 118 deg C.
135C is not a problem
I will keep my airbox but I see this as a great tutorial to replacing the rear frame
Thanks.
Any chance you guys can link the tool you used to remove the OEM hose clamps on the air hoses? Or give a little better explanation how to remove them without a special tool?
The tools we use are unfortunately BMW workshop tools and are not available to buy online however, you can find a few options if you google R1200GS air intake clip removal tool. Simply put, the straps need to be tightened in order for the clips to release - Hope this helps!
wonder if my BMW dealer in Indy is capable of this? I'm not lol 🤣 look at that lovely lump
How much you charge for this kind job please?
By removing it would the bike still pass the Euro 4 or 5 inspection? And since I am here... By replacing the muffler would the bike still pass inspection for Euro 4 or 5? Thanks
It will pass a UK MoT.
Ugh I had the rear frame of my bike removed the other month to have it powder coated, I should have done this mod during that time
Hablas español? De verdad es necesario todo este trabajo?
idk why ppl are so obsessed with the airbox removal, it will only cost you performance
I would love to do this mod, unfortunately, I don't have shop space since I currently reside in a condo/apartment without garage space. Do you have relationships with different garages/mechanics? If not, what would you suggest in finding a suitable shop capable of handling this type of modification? How many hours would this take for someone with BMW experience? Thanks
We've worked remotely with a few BMW dealers and customers, where are you based?
@@PierCityCustom Western Canada. 2020 R9T Standard, or what I'm assuming you guys refer to as the Roadster (gold inverted forks, black/brushed aluminum tank). I've done quite a bit in cosmetic adjustments, a few more mods this Spring with your conversion on the short list.
@@PierCityCustom do you guys have a shop/partner in Western Canada that knows how to do this mod? I'd like to purchase, please let me know. Thx
Will this work for 2021 Pure?
We do not recommend fitment to the 2021+ bikes until a fuelling unit is available.
@@PierCityCustom do you know of any alternative companies that have an air box kit that works for that year?
@@johnmartin2402 I've not seen one yet. It's not the kit that's the issue, it's the lack of fuelling unit, unfortunately.
Don’t think lemons can be bothered with the hassle for a daft mod
How long to do in real time?
A very solid day to a day and a half realistically. Less if you have a second pair of hands to help out.
@@PierCityCustom 10 to 12 hours?
@@micklepickle8200 as a ball park, I'd plan to do it over a weekend in no rush if I was doing it at home.
@@PierCityCustom Thanks. I'm more interested in trying to estimate the price to have a shop do it for me when labor costs are what they are, which is why I'm trying to get a good feel for a shop skilled in motorcycle repairs would take in the number of hours, to complete a job like this.
ok then... now let's find that cutting off the air box video
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Time consuming and costly way to reduce engine power.
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Or book it in and let these guys do it... Lol...
Respect your expertise but don't see anyone doing this
We sell ABR Kits weekly, plenty of people are doing this at home.
I have to say this bike is a pig to work on.
I needed to simply change a battery and had disassemble a ton of stuff to even get at it. Air filter looks difficult to get at and this process to remove the air box is completely bonkers.
Now… don’t get me wrong, make a pot of tea, put the heavy metal on I can do this as you say over a weekend, but honestly it is the WAY this bike has been engineered with no thought to simple maintenance tasks is sickening.
Any video of air box removal that is over an hour long…..tells me something about a bike.
Changing the battery is almost as much fun!
They're tons of fun to ride, I ride mine like an obese supermoto.
But
You're right.
You never work ON a german thing, you work with it!