1972 GT380 Air Filers

jhood · Post by **jhood** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 11:38 pm

Can anyone tell me where I can purchase air filters and foam covers for a 1972 GT380? I am having a difficult time locating them.

Thanks,

John Hod

H2RICK · Post by **H2RICK** » Fri Dec 04, 2009 9:46 pm

Hmmm.....now there's a good question. The J/K models use a totally different setup than the later models, unfortunately.
I'd start with fleabay but you'll probably end up buying the whole airbox assembly.....and end up with a ratty foam element in the end....but you will get the frame.
Assuming the frame is in good shape, you can then buy the bulk filter foam from your local backstreet dealer and fabricate a new element for your frame. Best bet for bulk foam is a place that caters to dirt bike guys. UNI makes a fine grade bulk foam that works perfect for street bikes. See UNI's site here for their BF-1 bulk foam at the top of the page.....
http://www.unifilter.com/online%20catal ... ories.html

I'd be betting that the elements have long been NLA from Suzuki.

TLRam1 · Post by **TLRam1** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 2:43 am

I use the Green Uni foam.

rngdng · Post by **rngdng** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 2:27 pm

TLRam1 wrote:I use the Green Uni foam.

So have I. I glue it together with hot-glue, and back that up with good RTV.

Lane

Post by **oldjapanesebikes** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 3:55 pm

Moto Air lists a part number for a foam cover to fit that model and year bike (their number 1052). I've bought GT750 filters directly from them before - nice fit and well made.

Rustygt550 · Post by **Rustygt550** » Sun Dec 06, 2009 8:54 am

I see they list filters for the T & GT500, how did you order? did you email them or phone?

Post by **Suzsmokeyallan** » Sun Dec 06, 2009 9:14 am

You can also stitch foam on a machine, cut the sheet to size and then run a few passes on the joint in the sewing machine and youre good to go.
On a paper element with a mesh frame such as on the early T500s and GT750s you cut the old paper away and then add the filter foam, preferably a two stage setup with the fine foam on first and the coarser top layer.

Post by **oldjapanesebikes** » Sun Dec 06, 2009 9:25 am

Rustygt550 wrote:I see they list filters for the T & GT500, how did you order? did you email them or phone?

I just called them.

Note that for the GT500, filters are still available from Suzuki in the US and presumably elsewhere also (part number 13780-15310).

johnakay · Post by **johnakay** » Sun Dec 06, 2009 10:52 am

Rustygt550 wrote:I see they list filters for the T & GT500, how did you order? did you email them or phone?

this guy sells them all the time on EBay and he's UK based. john

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SUZUKI-NOS-GT500- ... 3efaa44b69

H2RICK · Post by **H2RICK** » Sun Dec 06, 2009 8:53 pm

Thanks for the link, Ian. They have a lotta good stuff on there.
I wonder if the listing 1051 for the 380 (model unspecified) would also fit the later 550's.....in case I'd ever need a new set of foams.....