air scoops? Yes or No?

[BamBam730]

I am sure there is a existing thread about air scoops but I dont have the time to find it. Anyone who has air scoops, could you please give me some feedback, positive or negative? I am thinking of buying them. Please feel free to recommend a specifc brand if you are happy with them.
Thanks

i'm currently fabricating my own air scoops. They say they work but for the most part its looks. Mine are something special that nobody has ever done before when i'm done i'll post some pictures or something

[dirtdigger71]

I bought mine off ebay. triumph motorsports made them.same as OMF. not sure they made a great deal of difference as far as cooling the engine, but they give it a more racey look.

[drew416ex]

I dont have any yet, but im planning on getting some soon. They probably are mainly for looks, but every little bit helps right. It will also depend on brand. Look at the angle of them, some will direct more air than others. Im looking at OMF. They arnt the cheapest, but to me they look the best and look like they have a good angle for air flow. If you are really wanting to cool your engine down, get a aftermarket oil cooler or a fan to mount on the stock one.

[mbx5]

I put some on for looks and maybe a little help w/ airflow... They are great places for stickers. I forget the mfg of mine, but they were ebay purchased. They were kind of a b&$#h to install, but I like the looks.

The scoops i'm making i'm not sure what angle to have them at. They could be really wide or just 30 degrees from straight idk

[REPOMAN]

i have maier YFZ scoops and love them. make a great conversation starter.

[416exfreak]

I like mine.

I have UM scoops. Alot of people say my quad would look better without them, but I dont care. Thats why its my quad!:D

They seem to be pretty tough too....they survived a 4th pinned roll on hard clay:blah:
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r124/440kid/005.jpg

[drew416ex]

Originally posted by REPOMAN
i have maier YFZ scoops and love them. make a great conversation starter.

Can you post some pics of those? Can you tell a difference with cooling and how easy are they to mount?

[AnDy7]

I have OMF and i love the look of them and i can tell that thier is more air going through. does it make much of a diff? idk

[drew416ex]

where did you get those omf's from and how much?

[boosted3g]

The OMF's have a made in the USA sticker on them, gotta love that.

[REPOMAN]

HERE ARE MY YFZ SCOOPS

[Phillburt57]

I got mine off Ebay from a Fab shop. I forget what they are called I will try to find it. They are really good quality and a breeze to install.

[r_racer11]

Originally posted by REPOMAN
HERE ARE MY YFZ SCOOPS

wow those look amazing, was it hard to get them to fit?

[trx400EXtreme]

I love my OMF's.

[REPOMAN]

Originally posted by r_racer11
wow those look amazing, was it hard to get them to fit?
actually no. i used hand guard mounts for the bottom and they were good to go. pretty easy and noone else has them

[SG1]

Originally posted by REPOMAN
HERE ARE MY YFZ SCOOPS

Repoman what kinda Paddle Tires you have on the back and do you like them. Also can you take more Pictures of your bike it looks great. And what exactly did you do to make the yfz450 scoops fit and how much are they and do you have to have maier fenders to put the yfz scoops on. Can you put a picture up showing exactly how you mounted them. Why did you have have to use hand guard mounts for the bottom? I am thinking of PRM Scoops but if the yfz scoops are cheaper than $50 dollars I might go with them if it's not to involved on the install. Thanks in advance. Sorry for so many questions but your bike is very cool looking.

could someone with OMF's measure 2 things real quick? I need to know the width of the bottom panel in 2 places up front near the shocks then the side of the engine. If someone could do this that would be great, thanks

[REPOMAN]

Originally posted by SG1
Repoman what kinda Paddle Tires you have on the back and do you like them. Also can you take more Pictures of your bike it looks great. And what exactly did you do to make the yfz450 scoops fit and how much are they and do you have to have maier fenders to put the yfz scoops on. Can you put a picture up showing exactly how you mounted them. Why did you have have to use hand guard mounts for the bottom? I am thinking of PRM Scoops but if the yfz scoops are cheaper than $50 dollars I might go with them if it's not to involved on the install. Thanks in advance. Sorry for so many questions but your bike is very cool looking.
i have my bike tore completely down right now but i will look to see if i have anymore pics. not sure on the cost just look on maiers web site. i didnt have to use the hand guard mounts it just makes it look clean and they are cheap if not free.

[honda729]

this may be a dumb question but has anyone had any trouble with the tires hitting the scoops in a awkward landing or something

Originally posted by honda729
this may be a dumb question but has anyone had any trouble with the tires hitting the scoops in a awkward landing or something

i wondered the same thing. The scoops i designed are parallel to the tires when turned all the way. When you bottom out te 400ex the wheels just move up higherand they dont really arc in. Thats why i was wondering the distance of the OMF air scoops in 2 places the bottom front near the shocks and the bottom rear towards the motor. These 2 measure ments will determine the angle but I never got any replies

[416exfreak]

Ive never had a problem with my tires hitting my UM scoops.

My 450r shocks only have maybe an 8th inch of clearance, but they clear barely. Lol.:D

[foster0001]

i just bought a set off of ebay for 45 bucks with shipping. pretty cheap! it was from cbd motorsports. i think it makes my quad look better and it directs alot more air to ur engine helping it stay cooler. i know that if u have a 440cc u definatley want the scoops cuz they can help protect from the rocker arms breaking or going bad.

[AnDy7]

i havn't ever had them hit at all.. and ill get those measure ments soon my quad is at my dads

[BamBam730]

I just want to thank everyone for there input on air scoops. I decided that I would buy them, it cant hurt to try them. I ordered the omf air scoops and when I install them I will post pictures.

[BamBam730]

I forgot to ask in my previous post. Can anyone reccomend a web site to get stickers to put on the scoops?

[hornetgod13]

Originally posted by BamBam730
I forgot to ask in my previous post. Can anyone reccomend a web site to get stickers to put on the scoops?

www.ebay.com or www.rockymountainatv.com. Another option is most ATV accesories manufacturers will send you free stickers if you call them or go to thier website and request them by e-mail.

[BamBam730]

I just wanted to thank everyone for their input. I installed the OMF scoops and here are some pictures.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii243/bambam730/100_0828.jpg
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii243/bambam730/100_0827.jpg
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii243/bambam730/100_0826.jpg
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii243/bambam730/100_0829.jpg

[drew416ex]

Those look pretty sweet! Where did you get them and how much?

[BamBam730]

I bought them from www.gopartsdirect.com for $64.95. That was about the cheapest I could find them new. The difference in prices was not much from site to site. I bought them from this web site because it seemed to be a little more on the up and up then the others.

[400ex28]

one word, Tinner.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b132/TCracin416ex/l_05c2b174e35b55d2c6b202eedac5a055.jpg

[AnDy7]

looks good, and thier easy to put on btw i really like your nerf bars how much they cost yea?

[trx400EXtreme]

heres my OMF's:devil:

[STUNTIN400EX]

DO THE OMF SCOOPS BOLT DIRECTLY TO THE PLASTIC MOUNTING BRACKETS? I JUST LOOKED AT THE LINK TO PARTS DIRECT.

[hornetgod13]

I have read that OMF scoops bolt to the plastics. That's why I bought a set of Tinner Scoops

[Mattrick400ex]

Originally posted by 400ex28
one word, Tinner.


That what i have. He made me the ones for my cut fenders.

[lorenjr83]

do these just bolt on the top and the backside or is there something holding them on the bottom of them too

[STUNTIN400EX]

JUST READ THE PRODUCT REVIEW ON THIS SITE FOR THE TINNER SCOOPS BUT NO PRICE.? CAN ANYONE GIVE ME A BALL PARK FIGURE.

[hornetgod13]

He sells them on Ebay for 42.00 before shipping. If you e-mail him directly I think they are $40.00. He charges $10.00 to ship them. Pappy is powder coating my set right now.

[STUNTIN400EX]

I EMAILED TINNER FROM THE EMAIL LINK ON THIS SITES REVIEW OF THE SCOOPS, AND NO RESPONSE? ARE YOU HAPPY WITH THE SCOOPS?

[hornetgod13]

The e-mail address is correct. He does take some time to reply. I haven't gotten them yet. I'm waiting for Pappy to finish the powder coating.

[lorenjr83]

i read a post somewhere today that said to give him 2-3 days to reply.

[hornetgod13]

I've heard nothing but good things about "Tinner" scoops. Jim does a good job but, he's not the fastest at responding to e-mail and I had to wait 2 weeks before he made my scoops and sent them to Pappy. Be prepared to wait a little. Remember "Good things come to those who can wait".

[400ex28]

I got my tinners 2-3 years ago and still have them on, love em'.

I made my own air scoops and I am going to produce them to sell once I get it all down. They are something they nobody has ever done before and hopefully its something people say wow thats really cool. OMF are my favorite design and thats what i styled mine after

[maclavin]

Love my Tinner Scoops.

[STUNTIN400EX]

i keep hearing good things about these tinner scoops. hope i can get them. atleast b4 the start of the next xc series here in indy!!!!

[lorenjr83]

Originally posted by STUNTIN400EX
i keep hearing good things about these tinner scoops. hope i can get them. atleast b4 the start of the next xc series here in indy!!!!

CONTACT INFORMATION
GCD
Jim Geraci (Tinner)
414-604-9073
Jimandcherix2@aol.com


foxhondarider- lets see the scoops you made

[mikelx]

I bought mine from :

cdb Motorsports

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y224/Mikelx/001-2.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y224/Mikelx/004-1.jpg

[STUNTIN400EX]

scoops look good, but rumor has it that these tinners don't bolt up to the brackets that support the plastic.

[lorenjr83]

Originally posted by STUNTIN400EX
scoops look good, but rumor has it that these tinners don't bolt up to the brackets that support the plastic.

here read the review of tinners. they dont bolt up to the brakets. the bolt straight to the frame which i think is much better.

http://www.atvriders.com/atvproductreviews/gcdtinneratv400exairscoops.html

[damon#6]

i think i could make these eazily ... dont u guys ?????????????

I'm still in the process of making my air scoops. They are a few designs into 1. Mine bolt to the frame and the plastic bracket. Hopefully I will get them done soon, i've been busy with school and robotics trying to get everything done to ship the robot to Georgia to be weighed in and what not before competition.

[Jnblaster05]

i got some air scoops off ebay for 40 and i dont notice a diffrence in temp of nothing but there sure do look cool!!!!!! i put all my stickers from my mods on them

[lawdog800]

Anybody Know what brand these MIGHT be???????
They were on my quad when I bought it, and I bought another set from Hornetgod13....

[lawdog800]

Here is another shot of them>>>.

[lawdog800]

And finally.......... Anyone want to make an offer??????

[hornetgod13]

Originally posted by lawdog800
Anybody Know what brand these MIGHT be???????
They were on my quad when I bought it, and I bought another set from Hornetgod13....

The modified MMF scoops you got off me are much better than those. I can see why you switched. Post pictures once they are installed.

[lawdog800]

OOPS..Third pic didnt attach.....try again...

[hornetgod13]

Originally posted by lawdog800
Anybody Know what brand these MIGHT be???????

They look like OMF Scoops that sell for $69.00 brand new. If you clean them up I bet you can get $30.00 to $40.00 for them.

[Ruby Soho]

those look like omf

[lawdog800]

Cool......Maybe Ill drop them aff this afternoon at the Local PC shop with the frame....

[hornetgod13]

Originally posted by lawdog800
Cool......Maybe Ill drop them aff this afternoon at the Local PC shop with the frame....

If you powder coat them, I bet they will sell for a lot more.

[416exfreak]

Originally posted by lawdog800
OOPS..Third pic didnt attach.....try again...

Those are NOT OMF scoops. They match my UM scoops to the T.

They are made by UM aluminum products. ;)

[lawdog800]

The feel like steel and the little rust that was on them confirms they are steel..They went to the strippers today, and to Powder coat tomorrow morning to be coated Satin Black like the rest of the chassis. I am having the chassis, nerfs swinger ect all done locally because the price is good. The place does alot of commercial work and they have a 26' oven, so adding a couple more little pieces wont change the price much if at all.....

[hornetgod13]

Here's some pictures of my newly installed Tinner scoops. I had Pappy powder coat them for me.

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj176/hornetgod13/DSC03932_editedscoop1.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj176/hornetgod13/DSC03919_editedscoop2.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj176/hornetgod13/DSC03915_editednewfront.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj176/hornetgod13/DSC03939newpicquad.jpg

[Brauap]

I dont know why, but I just dont like the look of tinners. there just real low. Ilove the look of OMF because it flows with the plastic. But HornetGod, they look great on yours I love that black front end w/ the shocks and scoops.

Hey, and off topic, HornetGod, where did you get that temp. dip stick? Thats sweet!

[REDRIDDER]

(where did you get that temp. dip stick? Thats sweet!) you can get them at XR'S only .com

[08400EX]

Hornet,

What are those 2 electrical conduit clamps for?? (see pic)

I recognize those from some commercial electrical wiring projects I have done.

[hornetgod13]

Originally posted by 08400EX
Hornet,

What are those 2 electrical conduit clamps for?? (see pic)

I recognize those from some commercial electrical wiring projects I have done.

That is the lower front attaching hardware for the tinner scoops.

[08400EX]

Originally posted by hornetgod13
That is the lower front attaching hardware for the tinner scoops.

OK, I see now.


BTW, the new shock covers look GOOD!!!

[hornetgod13]

Originally posted by Brauap
Hey, and off topic, HornetGod, where did you get that temp. dip stick? Thats sweet!

$39.95 from the link listed below. Come in red or silver colors.
http://www.xrsonly.com/content/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=1363&category_id=127&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=77

[STUNTIN400EX]

got my cdb air scoops in the mail 2day. will put them on this weekend and post some pics. temp gage is a must as well.

[damon#6]

that is just bout the best quad 400ex i have ever seen man i wish mine look like that mine is crappy not bad but crappy as soon as i seen urs i was like wooow mines not nice lol

[powermadd400ex]

repoman:
where did u get the yfz scoops?...ebay?