Drilled airbox cover - KTM?

[FlangMasterJ]

Anyone done this? Any improvements other than it looking badass?

[Crisis management]

I think you should do it, clearly badass is important.



Me, I'm more interested in filter cleanliness and airflow.

[FlangMasterJ]

I think you should do it, clearly badass is important.



Me, I'm more interested in filter cleanliness and airflow.

Well it obviously does improve airflow since KTM sell a powerpart. Anyone have any real input?

[B0000M]

do you ride in dusty conditons? if so, dont do it.

if you dont ride in dusty conditions, do it

[Quasievil]

Did it on my KTM 525 motard, got me 1 hp on the dyno, cheap hp

If in dusty conditions dont do it tho

[FlangMasterJ]

Nah no dusty conditions. Where is a good place to get some foam?

[Crisis management]

Well it obviously does improve airflow since KTM sell a powerpart. Anyone have any real input?

Ouch.......that was me geeting my arse handed to me.....back to hiding under a rock!

[Pornstar]

I dunno Flangman, I reckon get the 2nd hand one off tarde me, that way you have an option of the 2, but if you drill your one and the day is dusty, you'll be royally screwd. plus, do you reckon you could make it look as good as the pic? maybe you can, not me though.

[FlangMasterJ]

I dunno Flangman, I reckon get the 2nd hand one off tarde me, that way you have an option of the 2, but if you drill your one and the day is dusty, you'll be royally screwd. plus, do you reckon you could make it look as good as the pic? maybe you can, not me though.

I could always buy a replacement cover anyway. I've seen it done before. They actually look better with a series of 3/4" holes. I'm keen to give it a crack.

[FlangMasterJ]

I dunno Flangman, I reckon get the 2nd hand one off tarde me, that way you have an option of the 2, but if you drill your one and the day is dusty, you'll be royally screwd. plus, do you reckon you could make it look as good as the pic? maybe you can, not me though.

I could always buy a replacement cover anyway. I've seen it done before. They actually look better with a series of 3/4" holes. I'm keen to give it a crack.

[Pornstar]

then go for it hombre, what about packing foam from electrcal stuff? anything at work?

[FlangMasterJ]

then go for it hombre, what about packing foam from electrcal stuff? anything at work?

I've had a good snoop around but can't find anything. May have a nosy at Mitre10.

Here is what I'm aiming for.

[Taz]

Can always duct tape over holes if riding in real dusty conditions or deep river crossings...... Dont need foam just some wire mesh.

[FlangMasterJ]

Can always duct tape over holes if riding in real dusty conditions or deep river crossings...... Dont need foam just some wire mesh.

Duct tapes a good idea. I know the motard guys generally use mesh but to be safe I think foam is my best option for offroad use.

[Taz]

Foam would impact on the effectiveness of the mod, just use mesh. Your filter will do the rest. Unless you're only doin it for looks?