| Author | Message | ||
     Robino |
are there for airbox setups? i'm seeing full size filter (K&N or buell race style) topless i'm seeing tiny round filter with a hose then another small filter/breather i'm seeing full style filter with clear plexiglass top screwed on... etc etc. what's the best way to go? pics would help a lot. | ||
| Diablobrian |
open airbox kit, or cut airbox where you cut away excess with a hole saw or dremel receive the best reviews. The plexiglass looks cool, but the nipple sticking down does help airflow this has been dyno proven. The F.A.S.T. kit also had a good showing on the dyno. I do not know if it is still in production. It is an aluminum velocity stack with a pod style filter. Steer clear of anything from Aussie Buell Riders. Their business practices have proven to be .....less than ethical. repeatedly. Please lets not start in on the ABR thing again, I tried to be as gentle as I could in handling it. | ||
| Robino |
so basically do it myself cutting with hole saw? what do i cut, where and how much? i'm afraid to cut through the cover itself, if i get caught in a downpour i don't want water running inside. | ||
| Diablobrian |
Never heard of anyone having any trouble with water and a cut airbox. Not with stock outer airbox anyway. Some people cut patterns in it with the hole saw, some cut down to minimum to retain clips, other cut everything away and make essentially an open airbox kit. Some hold it down with foam on top between the airbox covers, some have used bungies, some have made their own bolts and stand-offs. I made my own open airbox kit out of a 12 airbox cover, and made my own stand-offs out of 1/4-20 rod. http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/32777/183462.html?1142910207 Here is the link to the project when it was in progress. I cleaned it up and trimmed things up a little since then. | ||
| Diablobrian |
I'm not saying it's the best way, It's just my way. | ||
| Robino |
nice... saw something similar on ebay, but with clear plastic for a top. | ||
| Spike |
I helped a friend cut one like Brian's, it looked really cool under the City-X airbox cover. On my own I wanted to retain the stock clips on the airbox for easier servicing, so at first I just drilled 1/2" holes all over the airbox. I recently went back with a dremel and cut out larger sections between the bracing on the inside of the airbox. If I get a chance I'll take some pictures and post them later today. There really isn't a "right" way to mod your airbox, it's mostly personal preference. I don't think the stock setup has any ram air effect and the outer cover should block turbulent air from the outside, so the goal is just to get the restrictions out of the way. | ||
| Robino |
how about those outer airbox variatons? i see the screened cutouts or louvered or ram aired... obviously the more open the more air gets in there, is there a big difference in power with an opening in the outer cover? | ||
| Spike |
Pictures:     I might cut out a few more holes this weekend. I haven't tried any of the outer airbox variations, I'd imagine they don't offer a big improvement unless you went to one of the ram air setups like the race bikes use. If you do get one of those it's probably best to just pick the one you like looking at the best. I'd like to have an '06 outer airbox cover myself. |
