Outerwears air box lid

[Holty]

When I first got my K&N, pipe, and jet kit. I ran with no air box lid, the jetting was perfect and my bike screamed. But alot of junk always got into my airbox, and that bothered me, so I decided to put my lid back on and add uni-filter airbox vents. Well, the vents are pretty much useless and dont help at all, and ever since then, my jetting was never right no matter what I tried(i've changed it atleast 10 times now). Also, I felt a large decrease in power. So I give up! I'm going back to running no air box lid, but I was wondering about those Outerwears covers?? Anybody have one? Do they flow air like the box would without a lid on it?? Do they keep out all the junk from trail riding?? Most importantly, where can I get one online or order one from a 800 number?? I would like to order one today, if I get good feedback from you guys about them. thanks.

[Tommy 17]

i have one and it works great... go to the reviews form and read 3 punks review on it and do the air box lid mod i had to bc the velcro job sucks like he siad. it works great u will love it...

[RIKR4X]

Hey,what size jet were you running with the lid off? what did you go to after the lid was on ? i got the same set up as you and im having problems to. my buddies stock bike beat mine!!!before we were dead even. i did find out tonight that i put in a 155 instead of 158.so i put in the 158.let me know whats going on with yours.

[4punksdad]

customize your stock lid & save yourself some cash. this mod costs pennys......not dollars. :)

[kc 300EX]

if your still interested, the airbox outerwear is like 20 bux and you can get it from www.moto-man.com

[Holty]

Thanks for all the help and suggestions. I forgot that review was in the "reviews" section, sorry. I went ahead and ordered the Outerwears lid cover from Nac's racing for $20. It should be here later this week and hopefully I can get this POS running good again.

RIKR4X:
I've changed my jetting so many times now, I can't even remember what jets are in there now. I'll let everyone know how this thing turns out and i'll remember what jets are in it when it runs good.

[max400EX]

Who is running a pre filter like that on an aluminum air box

3punksdad, what material is that and where did u get it? looks like white outerwear that costed 50 penny's

[4punksdad]

thats a piece of thin fabric I got at a fabric store. I wanted something to stretch over the TOP of the airbox to help repel mud & water. It works better than the outerwear as far as I am concerned. I just wish I could have found a slightly thicker material. I didn't want to spend too much time in a fabric store..........LOL, people were looking at me funny :huh

[Stunz]

The velcro is a PITA. I came up with my own way of stretching it over the cover. My cover has a big-square hole cut out of it.

I run a solid cover today.

[4punksdad]

Originally posted by Stunz
The velcro is a PITA. I came up with my own way of stretching it over the cover. My cover has a big-square hole cut out of it.

I run a solid cover today.

got any pics of your modified lid design? I am interested in new ideas. I used 100% silicone to hold mine in place.

[Stunz]

All I did was drap the pre-filter over the square opening with velcro along two of the edges. Then the extra material is tucked under the cover, so when I clamp the cover on, it will be held in place. Kinda cheesy.

I could not used the two spring clamps on the air box or the o-ring gasket in the cover with this method.

I went back to a stock cover after I noticed that the air cleaner was real nasty after every ride.

I did get more power with the modded or no air box lid set-up, but I could not see the beniefit over the risk of damage to the motor.