New to the Forum and asking advice
#11
08-01-2008, 12:22 AM
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Washington
Posts: 21,060
I have an extended warranty, and I don't want to void it. I was thinking I could fabricate a sort of cover with a mesh grill to replace the stock cover. Anyone ever do this? It would at least prevent most particulate matter from getting in there, and maybe even a little water spray.
#12
08-01-2008, 02:59 PM
I've been running without an air box lid for 6000 miles and I've never had moisture in it, and we get 120-140 inches of rain a year, plus I wash my bike like every week, and still nothing. Unless you turn your bike into a green submarine, it will be fine. Oh and take off that drain on the bottom of the air box, that way if you do get water in there it can get back out.
heh...but seriously I do notice ants crawling around on my bike sometimes. Little, tiny, fire ants. That's the last thing I need crawling on me at 70mph.
Should I be worried about ants crawling on my bike? Could they get into anything? I mean I'd think they'd just fly off or bake on once the bike starts up. I think I will clear out the area where I park by taking off the first inch or so of soil, then nuking the whole ground area with some of that 6 month bug spray from Home Depot.
#13
08-01-2008, 03:01 PM
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Northeast Georgia Mountains
Posts: 81
I have a question related...if I just remove my airbox cover for now without doing anything else, 1) will I see some improvement? 2) or, do I have to do other mods like rejet, etc?
#14
08-01-2008, 03:04 PM
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Washington
Posts: 21,060
BEES!!!!!!!!!!!! BEES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm sorry it just reminded me of the scene in Tommy Boy. Enjoy 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQriSWN6JQc
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#15
08-01-2008, 03:07 PM
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Washington
Posts: 21,060
Removing the air box lid by itself may help with airflow, and if you are worried about the loud sucking noise from the intake, just get a Muzzy and it will cover over that noise.
#16
08-01-2008, 03:30 PM
The KLX-300 full exhaust system for <$100 is a great alternative to the more expensive options. I really like mine because it was easy on the wallet and gave me most of what a ~$500 system would. I do probably carry a little extra weight up high but, I could just as easily go on a diet or put fewer things in my backpack.
#18
08-01-2008, 04:45 PM
Thank you everyone for your input. It has helped a lot. I am going to see how well this works out and look into the 300 kit.
#19
08-01-2008, 06:44 PM
Are the only people that make a full system for the 09 Big Gun, and FMF? And if any one can give links to the cheapest place to buy them it would be great. Thanks for your help guys
