Drilled Holes in Airbox:Need Help Please

[doctor_915]

I recently drilled some holes in theair box lid of my 400ex, and then 2 in the back of the airbox right above the sticker that tells you how much slack you should have in your chain. I then washed it and got some water on my airfilter, I was wondering if this will do any damage to the engine if I run it. Is it ok to run it and let it dry after a while or should I go and get a new K & N with some waterproof outerwears....Thanks ahead for any help. sorry for being so stupid.

[4punksdad]

I modified my airbox lid too. some water should not hurt your filter. if the filter is oiled properly, most water will bead up & run off. don't forget to remove your airbox drain cap so water that enters can also exit.

[kabd69667]

you really shouldn't wash yours w/o an airbox lid. if u do, under the seat is a pinkish like plug that you can pull off, it's right above your swingarm. It will let all the water out of your airbox

[inacoma91]

On my airbox lid i have a hole the size of the filter then 3 1" holes after the big one. When i wash my quad i always put a plastic sandwich baggy on my air cleaner then put a rubber band where the clamp is too. I never get water on my air cleaner and i also take the plug out when washing.

Andrew
2000 400EX
Moose handlebars
14T drive sprocket
Shaved Fenders
Pro Circut T-4
K&N jet kit

[doctor_915]

Thanks for all your help. I am gonna go take my plug out now...me being stupid didnt know there was a hole there so I drilled me own anyways and put a plug in it, oh well, you live and learn.

[6858-400ex]

i did the same as the ehs and works great

[400EXracer74]

as long as water doesnt pass through the filter you should be good to start it. just take off the air filter when your done and make sure theres nuthing inside.