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Post by doublert on Jun 26, 2013 19:38:02 GMT -5
Went riding today, got caught in the thunderstorm(soaked), I had to bail out at the Church picnic shelter til the storm was over. Anyways I've noticed the past several times riding in the rain, it starts to sputtering and popping, loosing power, Air filter getting wet! Not long after it dries out everything runs just fine. My airfilter is a K&N type filter attached to some radiator hose just beneath my fender near the fuel filter. Is there any kind of cover I can get or something anyone has built or fabricated to keep air filters from getting wet?
Thank,
Randy
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Post by domindart on Jun 26, 2013 19:48:18 GMT -5
This is why I'm opting out on a aftermarket air filter. Otherwise I'd be looking into upgrading the air filter and rejetting for performance
You may want to look into a enclosed air filter and rejetting(?)
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Post by doublert on Jun 26, 2013 19:50:38 GMT -5
Some of the guys on here used to have a Dagon air filter thing or something?
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Post by steelace on Jun 26, 2013 20:03:30 GMT -5
I was in the same predicament today! I started losing power after riding in a downpour for 10 mins. I have a stock air filter and box on mine.
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Post by domindart on Jun 26, 2013 20:17:30 GMT -5
I got caught in the rain and no mechanical problems so far. Knock on wood
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Post by larry001964 on Jun 26, 2013 21:54:04 GMT -5
Stock Airbox with 5 extra 3/8 holes drilled in the back half, on the bottom of the airbox cover, Keeps water out, gets enough air, had no problems..
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Post by jeepsteve92xj on Jun 26, 2013 21:54:48 GMT -5
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Post by steelace on Jun 26, 2013 22:14:15 GMT -5
Not sure what size my air filter is. I like that one you posted jeep, but I think I will get a uni since I usually never ride in the rain.
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Post by jeepsteve92xj on Jun 27, 2013 6:57:48 GMT -5
I have a Uni I should get rid of. I oiled it, and wrung it out, and then shook it out, but still left oil all over, possibly even oiling the spark plug - I couldn't get the scooter so start with it on, AND I was thinking about the rain, so I got that ATV air filter.
If I think of it later, I'll get the dimensions and post it in the pay it forward thread.
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Post by justin010304 on Jun 27, 2013 7:13:00 GMT -5
Look into an outterwears cover
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Post by sailracer on Jun 27, 2013 7:38:52 GMT -5
Stock Airbox with 5 extra 3/8 holes drilled in the back half, on the bottom of the airbox cover, Keeps water out, gets enough air, had no problems.. EXactly what I was thinking! besides that,The airbox on these scooters are "tuned" not only for airflow, but for sound, I think letting a little more air into it at a time is a better method of measuring your desired performance than the aftermarket filter which lets all the air in at once.so, when upjetting, you have no middle ground.At least with the airbox, you can let in a little more air at a time, and even restrict some by blocking extra holes.If one is resourceful enough,an adjustable damper could even be made.sort of like the butterfly valve in the carb.or a damper from a grill. ;D |
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Post by larry001964 on Jun 27, 2013 8:20:26 GMT -5
Stock Airbox with 5 extra 3/8 holes drilled in the back half, on the bottom of the airbox cover, Keeps water out, gets enough air, had no problems.. EXactly what I was thinking! besides that,The airbox on these scooters are "tuned" not only for airflow, but for sound, I think letting a little more air into it at a time is a better method of measuring your desired performance than the aftermarket filter which lets all the air in at once.so, when upjetting, you have no middle ground.At least with the airbox, you can let in a little more air at a time, and even restrict some by blocking extra holes.If one is resourceful enough,an adjustable damper could even be made.sort of like the butterfly valve in the carb.or a damper from a grill. ;D Hi Salracer, All of that is true, also some of the reasons why I'm not fond of Uni filters are. There are two types, ones that require some sort of oil coating, ( constant maintenance and cleaning ) and the dry type, the dry type under heavy rain conditions can get wet, I had my throttle stick once because of it... Was riding to work, got to the parking lot, came off the throttle, but Fawkes would not respond and stayed throttled up.. I jerked the throttle open and closed again ( hard ) and managed to get control of him just short of hitting a curb.. It was a pretty heavy down pour, and water got into my carb thru that uni filter and prevented the carb from working properly.. This was not the throttle cable sticking, it was water in my carb causing it not to respond.. Got home that nite, ripped it off Fawkes, went back to the airbox and never had it happen again.. Some people i know swear by them, me........ I ended up swearing at them..... No thanks Ill keep my airbox...  |
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Post by sailracer on Jun 27, 2013 8:27:08 GMT -5
Yup, and besides that, with the stock airbox, everything "appears" factory,So you don't get Un neccesary attention from the powers that be, and wind up in hot water for running a modified machine without the proper documents ;D In most New england states, if it goes over 25 or 30, you need to register it as a limited use motorcycle.
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Post by jeepsteve92xj on Jun 27, 2013 8:34:32 GMT -5
If you remember him, BlueFront had cut holes and glued in PVC fittings and screwed in plug. I made a couple holes, and immediately had to cover them with duct tape until I up-jetted, then I left the tape off.
Now I am going with EFI upgrade. New header and muffler, new intake runner with open element air filter.
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Post by larry001964 on Jun 27, 2013 8:41:37 GMT -5
Surprisingly I really haven't had any problems with the powers that be, Fawkes can be pretty loud, I'm guessing because I'm not driving recklessly, or causing any traffic problems, and have my safety gear on when they do see me.. I just don't hit high enough on their problem meter to warrant them getting out of their car, or doing paperwork... LOL but best not to push that...
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