Has anyone seen a modified, ( or "modded" ), a bear claw?

[mully95]

Wrecka? Did you cut your bear claw? If yes, how did you do it? Or, did you have it done? Can you point me in the right direction? Thanks... Russell

Not Wrecka here but I cut mine using a Dremel tool. I put two layers of masking tape to cover the claw for protection while I do the work. If the Dremel tool gets away then it will not scratch the claw in a area where the material will not be removed. Once finished remove the tape. Take off little at a time.

 

[Ishrub]

Rocket Scientist's version.
Post#8 Sputtering problem finally resolved

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And a US supplier is K&N High Flow Air Box Eliminator Kit for Triumph Rocket III Online from Pure-Triumph.com AU

K&N High Flow Air Box Elimination Kit for Triumph Rocket III ATR3FILTERKIT
$180.00

UNLEASH THE BEAST!

• Pure Triumph Custom Product
• Works with or without modification to the chrome airbox cover (bear claw) and allows removal of stock airbox
• We recommend having the customization done by a qualified tech as instructions are not included, if unsure please inquire before ordering
• Includes three K&N air filters, K&N air temp sensor filter and K&N crankcase air filter
• Must be used with a DynoJet Power Commander with new map download
• Designed to increase horsepower and torque significantly
• Accordian designed air filter provides increased surface air-flow and optimum filtration
• Original K&N High-Flow Technology, application specific sealing bead ensures an air tight fit
• K&N made in the USA for over 35 years

Fits:

• Triumph Rocket III model years '04+

 

[aviation1972]

Rocket Scientist's version.
Post#8 Sputtering problem finally resolved

Link Removed

And a US supplier is K&N High Flow Air Box Eliminator Kit for Triumph Rocket III Online from Pure-Triumph.com AU

K&N High Flow Air Box Elimination Kit for Triumph Rocket III ATR3FILTERKIT
$180.00

UNLEASH THE BEAST!

• Pure Triumph Custom Product
• Works with or without modification to the chrome airbox cover (bear claw) and allows removal of stock airbox
• We recommend having the customization done by a qualified tech as instructions are not included, if unsure please inquire before ordering
• Includes three K&N air filters, K&N air temp sensor filter and K&N crankcase air filter
• Must be used with a DynoJet Power Commander with new map download
• Designed to increase horsepower and torque significantly
• Accordian designed air filter provides increased surface air-flow and optimum filtration
• Original K&N High-Flow Technology, application specific sealing bead ensures an air tight fit
• K&N made in the USA for over 35 years

Fits:

• Triumph Rocket III model years '04+

Someone wrote that, there's no need to cut the bear claw to expose the air filters, if you use the K&N RU-2780's. Please explain to me why that's true? Thank you.... Russell

 

[Ishrub]

As per suppliers post above "Works with or without modification to the chrome airbox cover (bear claw) and allows removal of stock airbox"

The smaller K&Ns fit under the bear claw which is open at the bottom and has ample clearance to allow air flow same as with RamAir. The larger K&Ns do require the bear claw to be trimmed back to fit but would suit higher performance mods than just a TORS like exhaust the small K&Ns and a Tune ECU or HansO tune to suit.

 

[Paul Bryant]

Here's mine with the K&N RU2780's fitted.
As 'Ol Bull has said, the Bear Claw doesn't need to be cut, but I wanted this style/look.

 

[Skanska161]

Here's mine with the K&N RU2780's fitted.
As 'Ol Bull has said, the Bear Claw doesn't need to be cut, but I wanted this style/look.

I like that look. Going to do that to mine. Did you just use an air tool with cutting wheel? I have polishing t

Here's mine with the K&N RU2780's fitted.
As 'Ol Bull has said, the Bear Claw doesn't need to be cut, but I wanted this style/look.

Here's mine with the K&N RU2780's fitted.
As 'Ol Bull has said, the Bear Claw doesn't need to be cut, but I wanted this style/look.

 

[Paul Bryant]

I like that look. Going to do that to mine. Did you just use an air tool with cutting wheel? I have polishing t

I simply marked it out with a felt pen, mostly following the pressing shape, then with a disc grinder with a 1mm cut off disc quietly worked my way around the shape, be careful if using this method.
I then smoothed the edges with a fine file, and there you have it.

I should add, I have left the over flow bottle in it's stock position, I'm not sure why some people choose to move it. The only thing that I did was to spray paint it black so that it "disappeared" into the back ground.

 

[BigKel]

This is how I modded mine, took it of and chucked it.

 

[geneseo1911]

Heres mine. Used a 'wheel of death' to take the big cuts and cleaned it up with a dremel. These are 2780s. The back one is an awful tight fit without a cut, and i really like the looks of this. Chrome door edge trim to hide cut edge. The one mistake is i didn't make some of the bends gradual enough and the trim doesn't conform perfectly.

 

[aviation1972]

This is how I modded mine, took it of and chucked it.

BigKel... Where did you place your air temp sensor? I only ask, because I don't see it in the photo, and from what I've recently read, it should be exposed to some cooler, fresher air, ( and supposedly your engine will run smoother ). Thanks... Russell