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Offline Serge

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air filters
« on: September 07, 2005, 10:41:28 PM »
Hello !  I  just installed 4 high flow air filters in place of regular box, and when I looked on the result  I was struck by the thought that they will let water in the carbs during rain season. Please tell me that I am wrong ! - serge
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Offline Terry in Australia

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Re: air filters
« Reply #1 on: September 07, 2005, 11:09:50 PM »
Serge, you're right, they will let in water. If you park it indoors (preferably in a warm, dry garage) and don't leave it in the rain (particularly on the sidestand) then you'll minimise the water ingress, and although it will suck in some water when riding in the rain, this shouldn't hurt your engine, in some cases it'll actually be beneficial.

Some people make "shrouds" to cover their "pod" filters, and some just cross their fingers. Unless you're racing,  it's more a case of "form over function" anyway, so if you're really concerned about it, stick your airbox back on in winter. Cheers, Terry. ;D 
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Re: air filters
« Reply #2 on: September 08, 2005, 06:50:13 AM »
Quote from: Terry in Australia on September 07, 2005, 11:09:50 PM
Serge, you're right, they will let in water. If you park it indoors (preferably in a warm, dry garage) and don't leave it in the rain (particularly on the sidestand) then you'll minimise the water ingress, and although it will suck in some water when riding in the rain, this shouldn't hurt your engine, in some cases it'll actually be beneficial.

Some people make "shrouds" to cover their "pod" filters, and some just cross their fingers. Unless you're racing,  it's more a case of "form over function" anyway, so if you're really concerned about it, stick your airbox back on in winter. Cheers, Terry. ;D 
Terry is right. That's about the only downside I've found- they do move alot of air.
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