R/C Hippie Posted January 26, 2009 Report Posted January 26, 2009 The bike I bought dont have a lid on the air box ,I will be doing mostlly trail riding should I buy a lid or is there a way to sil the air cleaner to the box with out cuting up the air box. Quote
2001Stroker Posted January 26, 2009 Report Posted January 26, 2009 Since you're riding trails, just keep the box, but don't worry about the lid. I would get a performance filter that fits in the stock box. Quote
Dinner Posted January 26, 2009 Report Posted January 26, 2009 Just make sure you aren't going through a lot of water. When I used to run stock airbox with no lid...you'd be surprised how much water made it in there :ermm: Quote
locogato11283 Posted January 26, 2009 Report Posted January 26, 2009 youllbe fine as long as your air filter stays secure and sealed well.. and i agree about the water. i wouldnt try muddin with it or anything. Quote
sheefreak Posted January 26, 2009 Report Posted January 26, 2009 Sounds like you just have the filter sitting there w/no pro flo adapter?? If so that is no good. No lid is fine, but need a pro flow adapter and K+N or some other clampable aftermarket filter. Quote
CBAIER1206 Posted January 26, 2009 Report Posted January 26, 2009 When you buy the proflow adapter for a K&N filter, as mentioned above, they actually reccomend to take the lid off the airbox as well as cut holes in the side of it for better breathing. My wife and I primarily ride in sand only and on our last trip to glamis, you wouldn't believe the amount of sand that got trapped in the airbox with an open lid...So I modified her box...LOL...and cut the entire thing away making it very similar to the pod filters that K&N has, just without the expense! Quote
boneyardbanshee. Posted January 26, 2009 Report Posted January 26, 2009 A aftermarket fiter is a really good idea. You can also buy a Outerwear that covers the box. They are water resistant. Not water proof but they will keep alot of crap out of the box. Still get the filter. I have a Pro flow with outerwear, then the one for the box. I ride in crap all the time and it works great. the one for the box is velcroed on so you can clean it after a ride. The mud will not go through it. Some water may but not nearly as much as with no lid and I doesnt affect your air flow. Quote
jimbob Posted January 26, 2009 Report Posted January 26, 2009 (edited) now that is a cool idea. :cool: those air boxes are a pain in the arse to get in and out. mine even more so becuase of the billet intake and bigger carbs. Edited January 26, 2009 by jimbob Quote
R/C Hippie Posted January 26, 2009 Author Report Posted January 26, 2009 thanks for all your help.You guys rock! Ill get the proflow when uncle sam gives me my money back. Quote
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