Talon intake trumpet covers

[highpocket74]

With my new 3d printer coming soon, I took some measurements and made a model for a trumpet cover to keep loose screws and anything else from falling into the Talon intake while the air box cover is removed. These are only to be used during maintenance not for running with in place.

Inspiration came from industrial piping work where they use "skillet blinds" or "paddle blinds" to isolate pipe lines between flanges. This printing view is upside down but the theory is that this will slip over the trumpet opening, fitting tightly to stay in place. The handle is really only there to prevent the air box cover from being accidentally put back on with these in place! The openings in the side are necessary to clear the mounting brackets for the trumpets. I wanted this to be one piece for both trumpets but the angles are crazy so I'll make two pieces.

So I'll print one to try and tweak as necessary. If anyone is interested I'll make them available in my shop. Let me know what you think.

 

[Smitty335]

With my new 3d printer coming soon, I took some measurements and made a model for a trumpet cover to keep loose screws and anything else from falling into the Talon intake while the air box cover is removed. These are only to be used during maintenance not for running with in place.

Inspiration came from industrial piping work where they use "skillet blinds" or "paddle blinds" to isolate pipe lines between flanges. This printing view is upside down but the theory is that this will slip over the trumpet opening, fitting tightly to stay in place. The handle is really only there to prevent the air box cover from being accidentally put back on with these in place! The openings in the side are necessary to clear the mounting brackets for the trumpets. I wanted this to be one piece for both trumpets but the angles are crazy so I'll make two pieces.

So I'll print one to try and tweak as necessary. If anyone is interested I'll make them available in my shop. Let me know what you think.
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Rag works for me?

 

[HondaTech]

Ive got more problems dropping them on top of the engine.

Im glad Honda got rid of the collars now and made the bolt/collar one piece.

 

[highpocket74]

Printing a test unit today with my new 3d printer.

 

[highpocket74]

Looks decent for my few minutes of 3D printing experience!

 

[Neohio]

Looks decent for my few minutes of 3D printing experience! View attachment 342726

When you have it sitting idle, start printing Packout stuff on it.

 

[highpocket74]

The first version was ok The fit was a little too tight so I quickly adjusted and reprinted. Second version fits good.

I think what I’ll do with these is put them as a free STL file download from my website. Anyone with a printer can make them for personal use.

 

[highpocket74]

Free download link from my store here: Talon trumpet cover

 

[BobFarrell]

With my new 3d printer coming soon, I took some measurements and made a model for a trumpet cover to keep loose screws and anything else from falling into the Talon intake while the air box cover is removed. These are only to be used during maintenance not for running with in place.

Inspiration came from industrial piping work where they use "skillet blinds" or "paddle blinds" to isolate pipe lines between flanges. This printing view is upside down but the theory is that this will slip over the trumpet opening, fitting tightly to stay in place. The handle is really only there to prevent the air box cover from being accidentally put back on with these in place! The openings in the side are necessary to clear the mounting brackets for the trumpets. I wanted this to be one piece for both trumpets but the angles are crazy so I'll make two pieces.

So I'll print one to try and tweak as necessary. If anyone is interested I'll make them available in my shop. Let me know what you think.
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They work great!!! Just remember to remove them before going for a ride. If you forget, you'll quickly be reminded..... Haha 😂😂😂