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Royal Enfield Motorcycles => Bullet with the UCE engine => Topic started by: ScooterBob on March 11, 2011, 10:01:02 pm

Title: C5 Airbox Retrofit
Post by: ScooterBob on March 11, 2011, 10:01:02 pm: The Royal Enfield Factory has issued an airbox retrofit that can be added to all C5 motorcycles prior to chassis number 508555.

The retrofit addresses the issue of the airbox door vibrating while the bike is being operated at half-open to wide open throttle settings. The retrofit also addresses the issue of unfiltered air entering the airbox housing around the hinge area of the airbox. It also precludes any pieces from a failed latch assembly from inadvertently getting into the engine via the intake air tube. The airbox insert takes only seconds to install with a 13mm socket and can be done by the service shop or by the owner of the motorcycle.

The retrofit will be available from your dealer ONLY, so give them a call to remind them if your chassis number is lower than 508555. It is expected that the dealer will do a "group order" for the inserts as they have all the VIN's for the bikes whose owners may want them. The insert won't take any performance away from the bike at all - BUT - if you have an aftermarket (read "taller") air filter in the can - the insert won't work. Tell your dealer that you need part number 591681 and BE SURE to give him your chassis number for his records.
Title: Re: C5 Airbox Retrofit
Post by: Ducati Scotty on March 11, 2011, 10:21:32 pm: Thanks Bob :) I wish I knew this when I went over at lunch to check on the parts I ordered. Now I'll have to stop by on the way home too. It's a tough life.

Scott
Title: Re: C5 Airbox Retrofit
Post by: ScooterBob on March 11, 2011, 10:25:15 pm: Quote from: Ducati Scotty on March 11, 2011, 10:21:32 pm
Thanks Bob :) I wish I knew this when I went over at lunch to check on the parts I ordered. Now I'll have to stop by on the way home too. It's a tough life.

Scott

Hahaha! I know ....isn't it?? Be aware, guys - I sent this YOU before the dealers ..... Be easy on them if they give you the deer in the headlights looks and gently tell them to check their emails and FAX machines for the details ...... ;)
Title: Re: C5 Airbox Retrofit
Post by: Ducati Scotty on March 11, 2011, 10:34:22 pm: Justin, Pedro, and I already talked about it a few weeks ago. They were happy to hear it was coming too. I'll let them know you said hello ;) As noted elsewhere on the board: RE, it's an old-fashioned thing. Sometimes word of mouth beats e-mail.

Scott
Title: Re: C5 Airbox Retrofit
Post by: prof_stack on March 11, 2011, 10:36:41 pm: I missed the cost. How much is it?
Title: Re: C5 Airbox Retrofit
Post by: ScooterBob on March 11, 2011, 10:38:44 pm: Quote from: prof_stack on March 11, 2011, 10:36:41 pm
I missed the cost. How much is it?

Zero, zip, zilch, nada, nothing, not one thin dime ....... just go get it and plop it in there!
Title: Re: C5 Airbox Retrofit
Post by: Ducati Scotty on March 11, 2011, 11:14:48 pm: I love this bike!
Title: Re: C5 Airbox Retrofit
Post by: TWinOKC on March 12, 2011, 02:38:24 am: Does this apply to the original owner only? My nearest dealer is 100 miles away.

Thanks
Title: Re: C5 Airbox Retrofit
Post by: Andy on March 12, 2011, 09:46:44 am: Does this apply to Canadian C5s as well? The lock on my airbox already popped from vibration - I keep it closed with hockey tape now.
Title: Re: C5 Airbox Retrofit
Post by: ScooterBob on March 12, 2011, 04:10:29 pm: Quote from: TWinOKC on March 12, 2011, 02:38:24 am
Does this apply to the original owner only? My nearest dealer is 100 miles away.

Thanks

It applies to bike with a chassis number lower than 508555. Check to see if your dealer uses the Postal Service or UPS ....... ;)
Title: Re: C5 Airbox Retrofit
Post by: ScooterBob on March 12, 2011, 04:12:57 pm: Quote from: Andy on March 12, 2011, 09:46:44 am
Does this apply to Canadian C5s as well? The lock on my airbox already popped from vibration - I keep it closed with hockey tape now.

Andy - I'm not sure where the Canada bikes' chassis numbers start - you guys probably have a few of the bikes, however. Check with your dealer in Canada as I'm certain the Canadian distributor is aware of the retrofit and either has the inserts there - or on the way.
Title: Re: C5 Airbox Retrofit
Post by: Andy on March 12, 2011, 06:52:41 pm: Mine's 503929. I'll pop in when the ice-age recedes.
Title: Re: C5 Airbox Retrofit
Post by: olhogrider on March 14, 2011, 12:27:05 am: Thanks for the heads up. Me needs it.
Title: Re: C5 Airbox Retrofit
Post by: prof_stack on March 14, 2011, 02:27:43 am: #505684 - that's my C5's chassi number. So I guess I am in line for the air filter cover. I'm wondering whether the K&N filter in there will still allow for the cover to work.
Title: Re: C5 Airbox Retrofit
Post by: Ducati Scotty on March 14, 2011, 07:12:36 am: http://www.enfieldmotorcycles.com/forum/index.php/topic,9948.0/all.html

Quote from: douglasmoto on March 14, 2011, 12:18:09 am
\On a related note...I should have the new Royal Enfield specific part number in the next few weeks for the K&N filter that fits INSIDE the stock airbox. It's going to be a slightly tapered filter to fit over the brackets and yet still inside the top plate.

Art

I'll be ordering one of those.

Scott
Title: Re: C5 Airbox Retrofit
Post by: r80rt on March 14, 2011, 12:45:29 pm: Me too.
Title: Re: C5 Airbox Retrofit
Post by: GSS on April 20, 2011, 07:54:07 pm: Bob,
Thanks for the info. My 2010 C5 purchased in September does qualify.

My dealer informs me that he is no longer a RE dealer in 2011. Two emails and 3 phone conversations later........no part.

Is there any possibility of getting this through CMW or your dealer in Faribault? Is there a number that I could call?

I would be happy to drive to Faribault to pick this up. Thanks for your help.

GSS
Title: Re: C5 Airbox Retrofit
Post by: olhogrider on April 20, 2011, 07:57:43 pm: Fresno installed 2 yesterday. Mine and Greg's. Best bet would be to find a dealer. If not your old one, then another.
Title: Re: C5 Airbox Retrofit
Post by: prof_stack on April 20, 2011, 08:07:19 pm: Ducati/RE Seattle has three on the way, one of which will go into my C5.
Title: Re: C5 Airbox Retrofit
Post by: motomataya on April 20, 2011, 08:18:52 pm: Hey GSS contact me I still have some.
Get our info at gomotomn.com
Title: Re: C5 Airbox Retrofit
Post by: GSS on April 20, 2011, 09:34:29 pm: Motomataya,
It was very nice to speak with you. Thank you for helping me with this. Definitely a great group of folks at this forum.

GSS
Title: Re: C5 Airbox Retrofit
Post by: Sub on April 21, 2011, 05:38:09 am: Looks like I qualify too! Are there any other recalls/retrofits that RE decided not to mail me about? :)
Title: Re: C5 Airbox Retrofit
Post by: GSS on April 22, 2011, 12:15:30 am: Amazing job by Marty at gomotomn.com. Air box showed up in the mail today!

Thank you! I have mailed you a check to cover the postage.
Title: Re: C5 Airbox Retrofit
Post by: ScooterBob on April 22, 2011, 12:49:55 am: Marty is a Champion among dealers ..... ;D