no airbox lid. will mud get in there?

[99400ex]

i have a k&n filter with no airbox lid and i bought it this way and i was wondering if i went in mud and mud or water got in there which it seems like it would, would it hurt anything?

[Brad]

what kind of terrain to u run on and in what condition

i run mine off if its nice out

after rain or when its really dry out cause i dont because of mud and dust

[ridesa02400EX]

get any thing in the engine or airbox? if u get any dirt in the engine it will most likely destroy it if you get any thing in the airbox it wont hurt it

[99400ex]

i mean if mud or water gets in the airbox. i bought it without a lid and i didnt get it with the wheeler so i cant put one on. anyway it has a funny looking filter that is higher than the top of the airbox so the lid wouldnt go on. i guess the filter isnt for this wheeler :ermm:

[northeast400]

Simply, YES it will get it there

[JD400exrider]

If you ride in wet or muddy conditions get a outerwear cover to go over the top of the box or get a lid with a outerwear attached to it. I use the ehs racing lid. Seems to work fine, although will let a little water in if hitting puddles going fast. Take a look. ehsracing.com I run a uni filter. Most guys on here run a uni or K&N Good luck

[TravEX]

yes, it will get in there,,,check out this thread,,,
http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?threadid=50212

[luvmyex]

outerwears makes a box cover.I modified mine a little but you can use them without the lid.Its not the prettiest thing but it does the job.and ya cant see it anyway.

luvmyex how come ur quad is so rusty??

[speedy400]

Originally posted by 93 300ex
luvmyex how come ur quad is so rusty??
I was just going to say that, man you must like mudding or something..??

[Str8Wicked]

I have a cover on my filter all the time and put one over my aluminum air box when I go in the mud or water. Never had a problem so far... As long as you ain't sinking your 400 completely half way under you'll be fine...

[remlapr]

Originally posted by luvmyex
outerwears makes a box cover.I modified mine a little but you can use them without the lid.Its not the prettiest thing but it does the job.and ya cant see it anyway.

Luvmyex - what is that holding it on :huh Man you ride the shnit out of your EX. I love it. Did you ever get new a-arms?

[cletusEX]

I run a K&N filter with an outerwears cover and a custom aluminum airbox without a lid on my 400ex. I race xc and trail ride and never have had a problem, been through some pretty nasty stuff too.

[sparks400ex101]

i run mine in kinda wet kinda dry conditions and so far no prob i never go in water hight than my whole tier but some times a splash though the holes pretty fast, but taking the lid off gets a O.K. from me, just have to clean your filter more

[luvmyex]

Originally posted by 93 300ex
luvmyex how come ur quad is so rusty??
Because i ride it!It doesnt sit in the garage all the time.That thing has a hole lot of miles on it.I ride almost every sat and sun.And every time i do ride its atleast 30 miles.Sometimes we run out two tanks of gas in one day.Thats alot of riding.Im not talking about putting around either.We have a group of 4-5 that really like haulin arse!The frame may have some rust on it but its well taken care of.
Yea i did get another set of a-arms.Paint is worn off some but in much better shape than what was there.

[remlapr]

Originally posted by luvmyex
Because i ride it!It doesnt sit in the garage all the time.That thing has a hole lot of miles on it.I ride almost every sat and sun.And every time i do ride its atleast 30 miles.Sometimes we run out two tanks of gas in one day.Thats alot of riding.Im not talking about putting around either.We have a group of 4-5 that really like haulin arse!The frame may have some rust on it but its well taken care of.
Yea i did get another set of a-arms.Paint is worn off some but in much better shape than what was there.

You didn't tell us what the mystery material is??

[Steven]

I have three 1" holes drilled in the back of my lid along with a prefilter over the OEM intake hole in the bottom-front of the box.

It flows plenty of air for the below set up and keeps the crud out.

[luvmyex]

Thats just 200mph duct tape.The metal type,it seems to hold and form better.