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Old Apr 14, 2021 | 01:04 PM
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I don't recognise that on that side of the bike.
it was behind the air filter back plate
 
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Yeah well that's the thing, there isn't one on my bike and never has been. It looks like some aftermarket part.
 
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Originally Posted by Andy from Sandy
Yeah well that's the thing, there isn't one on my bike and never has been. It looks like some aftermarket part.
it is not after market it is from the factory and should be removed for stage one intakes
 
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