2024 Kawasaki KX450 and KX450X

Smith246 wrote:

Finally got a ride with all the baffling removed from stock exhaust and wow what a difference it makes. Probably more gains available from aftermarket exhaust...

Finally got a ride with all the baffling removed from stock exhaust and wow what a difference it makes. Probably more gains available from aftermarket exhaust but for anyone wanting to save a few bucks its definitely worth it.

quadzrulebro wrote:

I had a PC pipe and silencer on order anyway, so I tried removing the baffle and screens last night.  I was able to cut the...

I had a PC pipe and silencer on order anyway, so I tried removing the baffle and screens last night.  I was able to cut the baffles out, but couldn’t figure out how to remove the screens, so the whole muffler got tossed in the trash.  I took my 25% off coupon to Harbor Freight and picked up the swivel sockets I’ll need to change out the head pipe.  FedEx just notified me that my package from PC will get dropped off today.  I have everything greased, put on my heavier shock spring last night and added 50ml of oil to each fork, and will put the pipe on tonight.  I can’t wait to take my new whip out for a spin tomorrow!

jophis_37 wrote:

Are you guys happy with the stock bars? I feel like I'm reaching for them.  I loved my ODI bars on my ktm but I think...

Are you guys happy with the stock bars? I feel like I'm reaching for them.  I loved my ODI bars on my ktm but I think they're too low (78) for the kawi. I tried rolling the stock bars back a smidge but got arm pump quick... 

Side note.  I had Jb (jbi) add his Ti pro perch to the stock forks.  It was a great addition.  Great buttoning control/ resistance and didn't lose any of the small bump compliance..  

jophis_37 wrote:

Are you guys happy with the stock bars? I feel like I'm reaching for them.  I loved my ODI bars on my ktm but I think...

Are you guys happy with the stock bars? I feel like I'm reaching for them.  I loved my ODI bars on my ktm but I think they're too low (78) for the kawi. I tried rolling the stock bars back a smidge but got arm pump quick... 

Side note.  I had Jb (jbi) add his Ti pro perch to the stock forks.  It was a great addition.  Great buttoning control/ resistance and didn't lose any of the small bump compliance..  

Smith246 wrote:

Finally got a ride with all the baffling removed from stock exhaust and wow what a difference it makes. Probably more gains available from aftermarket exhaust...

Finally got a ride with all the baffling removed from stock exhaust and wow what a difference it makes. Probably more gains available from aftermarket exhaust but for anyone wanting to save a few bucks its definitely worth it.

quadzrulebro wrote:

I had a PC pipe and silencer on order anyway, so I tried removing the baffle and screens last night.  I was able to cut the...

I had a PC pipe and silencer on order anyway, so I tried removing the baffle and screens last night.  I was able to cut the baffles out, but couldn’t figure out how to remove the screens, so the whole muffler got tossed in the trash.  I took my 25% off coupon to Harbor Freight and picked up the swivel sockets I’ll need to change out the head pipe.  FedEx just notified me that my package from PC will get dropped off today.  I have everything greased, put on my heavier shock spring last night and added 50ml of oil to each fork, and will put the pipe on tonight.  I can’t wait to take my new whip out for a spin tomorrow!

Smith246 wrote:

I reckon you'll love it with PC pipe, plus they look sweet which should be worth a few seconds ha ha. I have a Ti6 ordered...

I reckon you'll love it with PC pipe, plus they look sweet which should be worth a few seconds ha ha. I have a Ti6 ordered but my eta in Australia isn't till middle of the year so thought I'd try this in the meantime.

I just got my revalved and resprung suspension back, only 1 ride on new suspension but I'm quietly very very impressed with this bike. 

Ride report after your first ride please.

quadzrulebro wrote:

What did you have them change valving-wise?  What were you trying to accomplish?  

quadzrulebro wrote:

What did you have them change valving-wise?  What were you trying to accomplish?  

Smith246 wrote:

I wanted a little more initial plushness and better hold up. I use a company called Krooztune and they make there own showa kit. They make...

I wanted a little more initial plushness and better hold up. I use a company called Krooztune and they make there own showa kit. They make there own base valve assembly using 8mm ID shims rather than the larger 12mm ones used standard. That along with a revalve of the midvalve and a higher oil volume has gotten me exactly what I was after. They also use there own piston in the shock.

Had another ride today and I am honestly blown away with this bike. This is the bike I was hoping for when I bought my 23 yz450f ha ha.

Sandusky26 wrote:

You just need to grab a hold of the screens and rip them out like your mad at them. I took a drill bit and stuck...

You just need to grab a hold of the screens and rip them out like your mad at them. I took a drill bit and stuck it in the screen. The screen gets wrapped up in the bit and comes right out.

Sandusky26 wrote:

You just need to grab a hold of the screens and rip them out like your mad at them. I took a drill bit and stuck...

You just need to grab a hold of the screens and rip them out like your mad at them. I took a drill bit and stuck it in the screen. The screen gets wrapped up in the bit and comes right out.

Nystrom7 wrote:

Thank you for the pro tip👍 Went very smooth. I removed the plug in the airbox, the screens in the muffler and a 51 tooth sprocket...

Thank you for the pro tip👍

Went very smooth. I removed the plug in the airbox, the screens in the muffler and a 51 tooth sprocket. Hopefully it will feel similar to my old 2020, it's Sounds good atleast.

quadzrulebro wrote:

I took my first ride on my new bike last night and came away very impressed.  Prior to even starting the bike, I did quite a...

I took my first ride on my new bike last night and came away very impressed.  Prior to even starting the bike, I did quite a bit to it to get it ready.  1)Greased everything, 2)torqued the spokes, 3)oiled the air filter, 4)tossed the stock exhaust and installed a PC T-6, 5)programmed in the Tickle map, 6)pulled the rubber plug from the airbox and tore the foam off the back side of the left number plate, 7)went from the stock 5.5 to a 6.0 shock spring, 8)took off the fork caps and added 50ml of oil to each fork, 9)took my Works Connection radiator braces off my 2019 and installed them on my 2024 (perfect fit).

I went to a local track I know very well so I could feel the difference from my 2019.  By my 3rd moto on the new bike, I was already going faster on my new 24.  On my 2019, the stability was unreal, and the rougher the track was, the bigger advantage I felt I had.  Although the track last night wasn't really rough enough to judge the stability, I immediately felt that the front end was more connected to the track than my 2019 was.  I was able to carry way more corner speed, especially into corners that lacked traction.  On my 2019, I always felt like I needed a berm or rut to get the bike to corner.  Especially on flat or off camber corners, I had to tip toe around on my 2019.  The track last night had a technical dog leg corner where the exit is off camber and doesn't have much traction.  On my 2019, I always felt like I almost had to coast through this section.  When I tried to get on the gas on my 2019, the front end would push.  It is probably a combination of the soft initial roll on power and the new frame design, but I felt like I was able to get on the gas much earlier when exiting corners without fear of pushing.  With additional time on the bike, I'm sure I'll learn to trust the front end even more and continue to increase my corner speed and exit acceleration.

I never even started the bike prior to completing the list of modifications above, but after I made the changes I made, I had no complaints at all about the power at all.  I was able to carry 3rd gear through any corner I would expect to and I don't expect I'll need to regear the bike.  With the smoother low-end power delivery, I was actually happier carrying 2nd through tight corners because I was able to feed the power on smoothly.  On my 2019, the "jumpy" nature of the low end power delivery made it easy to push or jump up out of ruts in second gear if I wasn't careful.  My friend who owns a low hour 2023 SR hopped on my bike and told me he thought the power delivery was very comparable, and he thought my bike cornered much better.  I expect that after the suspension finishes breaking in, I'll might need to revalve the forks for more "hold up" on rough high-speed tracks, but I'm hesitant to because I don't want to give up the increased cornering prowess.  The shock is fine, and I don't feel like I'll need to do anything more aside from the spring rate change I've already done.  Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase, and aside from the potential fork revalve, I don't think I'll need to make any other changes.  I'm looking forward to getting this thing on the starting line soon and seeing if I can confirm my first impressions.

quadzrulebro wrote:

I took my first ride on my new bike last night and came away very impressed.  Prior to even starting the bike, I did quite a...

I took my first ride on my new bike last night and came away very impressed.  Prior to even starting the bike, I did quite a bit to it to get it ready.  1)Greased everything, 2)torqued the spokes, 3)oiled the air filter, 4)tossed the stock exhaust and installed a PC T-6, 5)programmed in the Tickle map, 6)pulled the rubber plug from the airbox and tore the foam off the back side of the left number plate, 7)went from the stock 5.5 to a 6.0 shock spring, 8)took off the fork caps and added 50ml of oil to each fork, 9)took my Works Connection radiator braces off my 2019 and installed them on my 2024 (perfect fit).

I went to a local track I know very well so I could feel the difference from my 2019.  By my 3rd moto on the new bike, I was already going faster on my new 24.  On my 2019, the stability was unreal, and the rougher the track was, the bigger advantage I felt I had.  Although the track last night wasn't really rough enough to judge the stability, I immediately felt that the front end was more connected to the track than my 2019 was.  I was able to carry way more corner speed, especially into corners that lacked traction.  On my 2019, I always felt like I needed a berm or rut to get the bike to corner.  Especially on flat or off camber corners, I had to tip toe around on my 2019.  The track last night had a technical dog leg corner where the exit is off camber and doesn't have much traction.  On my 2019, I always felt like I almost had to coast through this section.  When I tried to get on the gas on my 2019, the front end would push.  It is probably a combination of the soft initial roll on power and the new frame design, but I felt like I was able to get on the gas much earlier when exiting corners without fear of pushing.  With additional time on the bike, I'm sure I'll learn to trust the front end even more and continue to increase my corner speed and exit acceleration.

I never even started the bike prior to completing the list of modifications above, but after I made the changes I made, I had no complaints at all about the power at all.  I was able to carry 3rd gear through any corner I would expect to and I don't expect I'll need to regear the bike.  With the smoother low-end power delivery, I was actually happier carrying 2nd through tight corners because I was able to feed the power on smoothly.  On my 2019, the "jumpy" nature of the low end power delivery made it easy to push or jump up out of ruts in second gear if I wasn't careful.  My friend who owns a low hour 2023 SR hopped on my bike and told me he thought the power delivery was very comparable, and he thought my bike cornered much better.  I expect that after the suspension finishes breaking in, I'll might need to revalve the forks for more "hold up" on rough high-speed tracks, but I'm hesitant to because I don't want to give up the increased cornering prowess.  The shock is fine, and I don't feel like I'll need to do anything more aside from the spring rate change I've already done.  Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase, and aside from the potential fork revalve, I don't think I'll need to make any other changes.  I'm looking forward to getting this thing on the starting line soon and seeing if I can confirm my first impressions.

Smith246 wrote:

Glad you like the bike, it is very impressive. Not having ridden previous gen kx's and coming from current ktm and yzf's this feels super stable...

Glad you like the bike, it is very impressive. Not having ridden previous gen kx's and coming from current ktm and yzf's this feels super stable to me. I did go to a 116 link chain to put the axle back further and run forks at 2mm.

What sag and fork height did you run?

Also i think heavier fork springs may help you possibly, especially if you've already gone up in the rear. I'm running 5.2nm front and 56nm rear which keeps the great front to rear balance this bike has stock. 

quadzrulebro wrote:

I took my first ride on my new bike last night and came away very impressed.  Prior to even starting the bike, I did quite a...

I took my first ride on my new bike last night and came away very impressed.  Prior to even starting the bike, I did quite a bit to it to get it ready.  1)Greased everything, 2)torqued the spokes, 3)oiled the air filter, 4)tossed the stock exhaust and installed a PC T-6, 5)programmed in the Tickle map, 6)pulled the rubber plug from the airbox and tore the foam off the back side of the left number plate, 7)went from the stock 5.5 to a 6.0 shock spring, 8)took off the fork caps and added 50ml of oil to each fork, 9)took my Works Connection radiator braces off my 2019 and installed them on my 2024 (perfect fit).

I went to a local track I know very well so I could feel the difference from my 2019.  By my 3rd moto on the new bike, I was already going faster on my new 24.  On my 2019, the stability was unreal, and the rougher the track was, the bigger advantage I felt I had.  Although the track last night wasn't really rough enough to judge the stability, I immediately felt that the front end was more connected to the track than my 2019 was.  I was able to carry way more corner speed, especially into corners that lacked traction.  On my 2019, I always felt like I needed a berm or rut to get the bike to corner.  Especially on flat or off camber corners, I had to tip toe around on my 2019.  The track last night had a technical dog leg corner where the exit is off camber and doesn't have much traction.  On my 2019, I always felt like I almost had to coast through this section.  When I tried to get on the gas on my 2019, the front end would push.  It is probably a combination of the soft initial roll on power and the new frame design, but I felt like I was able to get on the gas much earlier when exiting corners without fear of pushing.  With additional time on the bike, I'm sure I'll learn to trust the front end even more and continue to increase my corner speed and exit acceleration.

I never even started the bike prior to completing the list of modifications above, but after I made the changes I made, I had no complaints at all about the power at all.  I was able to carry 3rd gear through any corner I would expect to and I don't expect I'll need to regear the bike.  With the smoother low-end power delivery, I was actually happier carrying 2nd through tight corners because I was able to feed the power on smoothly.  On my 2019, the "jumpy" nature of the low end power delivery made it easy to push or jump up out of ruts in second gear if I wasn't careful.  My friend who owns a low hour 2023 SR hopped on my bike and told me he thought the power delivery was very comparable, and he thought my bike cornered much better.  I expect that after the suspension finishes breaking in, I'll might need to revalve the forks for more "hold up" on rough high-speed tracks, but I'm hesitant to because I don't want to give up the increased cornering prowess.  The shock is fine, and I don't feel like I'll need to do anything more aside from the spring rate change I've already done.  Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase, and aside from the potential fork revalve, I don't think I'll need to make any other changes.  I'm looking forward to getting this thing on the starting line soon and seeing if I can confirm my first impressions.

Smith246 wrote:

Glad you like the bike, it is very impressive. Not having ridden previous gen kx's and coming from current ktm and yzf's this feels super stable...

Glad you like the bike, it is very impressive. Not having ridden previous gen kx's and coming from current ktm and yzf's this feels super stable to me. I did go to a 116 link chain to put the axle back further and run forks at 2mm.

What sag and fork height did you run?

Also i think heavier fork springs may help you possibly, especially if you've already gone up in the rear. I'm running 5.2nm front and 56nm rear which keeps the great front to rear balance this bike has stock. 

quadzrulebro wrote:

I set the sag at 105mm, and the forks at 3mm up from flush.  After reading the MXA review, I’m going to try running the forks...

I set the sag at 105mm, and the forks at 3mm up from flush.  After reading the MXA review, I’m going to try running the forks flush with the clamps just to see how it feels.  I have .52 springs in my 2019, but I’m going to hold off on increasing the fork spring rate as long as I can because I just love the way the bike turns, and I’m afraid I might lose some of that cornering if I go with a stiffer spring, but I might end up having to go that way.  I’m 6’3” and weigh about 215 currently, but usually end up down below 210 once the weather improves and I’m on my bike more often.  I race at the front of the pack in the +40 and +50 B classes.

Smith246 wrote:

Glad you like the bike, it is very impressive. Not having ridden previous gen kx's and coming from current ktm and yzf's this feels super stable...

Glad you like the bike, it is very impressive. Not having ridden previous gen kx's and coming from current ktm and yzf's this feels super stable to me. I did go to a 116 link chain to put the axle back further and run forks at 2mm.

What sag and fork height did you run?

Also i think heavier fork springs may help you possibly, especially if you've already gone up in the rear. I'm running 5.2nm front and 56nm rear which keeps the great front to rear balance this bike has stock. 

quadzrulebro wrote:

I set the sag at 105mm, and the forks at 3mm up from flush.  After reading the MXA review, I’m going to try running the forks...

I set the sag at 105mm, and the forks at 3mm up from flush.  After reading the MXA review, I’m going to try running the forks flush with the clamps just to see how it feels.  I have .52 springs in my 2019, but I’m going to hold off on increasing the fork spring rate as long as I can because I just love the way the bike turns, and I’m afraid I might lose some of that cornering if I go with a stiffer spring, but I might end up having to go that way.  I’m 6’3” and weigh about 215 currently, but usually end up down below 210 once the weather improves and I’m on my bike more often.  I race at the front of the pack in the +40 and +50 B classes.

Smith246 wrote:

I'm similar weight to you and was hesitant to send my suspension off cos i was actually very happy with it stock. I'm glad I did...

I'm similar weight to you and was hesitant to send my suspension off cos i was actually very happy with it stock. I'm glad I did, the heavier fork springs definitely didn't take away from its amazing cornering. I was also going to try running forks flush but I don't think I'm going to worry about it now. 

quadzrulebro wrote:

I set the sag at 105mm, and the forks at 3mm up from flush.  After reading the MXA review, I’m going to try running the forks...

I set the sag at 105mm, and the forks at 3mm up from flush.  After reading the MXA review, I’m going to try running the forks flush with the clamps just to see how it feels.  I have .52 springs in my 2019, but I’m going to hold off on increasing the fork spring rate as long as I can because I just love the way the bike turns, and I’m afraid I might lose some of that cornering if I go with a stiffer spring, but I might end up having to go that way.  I’m 6’3” and weigh about 215 currently, but usually end up down below 210 once the weather improves and I’m on my bike more often.  I race at the front of the pack in the +40 and +50 B classes.

Smith246 wrote:

I'm similar weight to you and was hesitant to send my suspension off cos i was actually very happy with it stock. I'm glad I did...

I'm similar weight to you and was hesitant to send my suspension off cos i was actually very happy with it stock. I'm glad I did, the heavier fork springs definitely didn't take away from its amazing cornering. I was also going to try running forks flush but I don't think I'm going to worry about it now. 

quadzrulebro wrote:

I think the forks are the same on my 19.  I wonder if I could just pull the springs out of my 19 to try it...

I think the forks are the same on my 19.  I wonder if I could just pull the springs out of my 19 to try it?  That would certainly save a few bucks.  Who did your forks?  I’m not going to touch the shock, though.  With the 6.0 spring installed, I couldn’t be happier.

Saz wrote:

Looks like Acerbis has dropped the plastics for the 24 KX450 now. Those who are needing them, now we can finally nab them up. Green, black...

Looks like Acerbis has dropped the plastics for the 24 KX450 now. Those who are needing them, now we can finally nab them up. Green, black and white. 

Brent wrote:

That's awesome! Even the OEM stuff is hard to find right now,  and Kawi OEM plastic is shit quality anyway.  Hopefully the Acerbis fit and finish...

That's awesome! Even the OEM stuff is hard to find right now,  and Kawi OEM plastic is shit quality anyway. 

Hopefully the Acerbis fit and finish is good, although I can't find anyone who has it in stock - screen shot is from Acerbis.com - 

 

FGR01 wrote:

They are doing the usual, just loading the PN/SKU's.   They are all loaded in Parts Unlimited with an estimated availability date of 2/23.

quadzrulebro wrote:

I set the sag at 105mm, and the forks at 3mm up from flush.  After reading the MXA review, I’m going to try running the forks...

I set the sag at 105mm, and the forks at 3mm up from flush.  After reading the MXA review, I’m going to try running the forks flush with the clamps just to see how it feels.  I have .52 springs in my 2019, but I’m going to hold off on increasing the fork spring rate as long as I can because I just love the way the bike turns, and I’m afraid I might lose some of that cornering if I go with a stiffer spring, but I might end up having to go that way.  I’m 6’3” and weigh about 215 currently, but usually end up down below 210 once the weather improves and I’m on my bike more often.  I race at the front of the pack in the +40 and +50 B classes.

Smith246 wrote:

I'm similar weight to you and was hesitant to send my suspension off cos i was actually very happy with it stock. I'm glad I did...

I'm similar weight to you and was hesitant to send my suspension off cos i was actually very happy with it stock. I'm glad I did, the heavier fork springs definitely didn't take away from its amazing cornering. I was also going to try running forks flush but I don't think I'm going to worry about it now. 

quadzrulebro wrote:

I think the forks are the same on my 19.  I wonder if I could just pull the springs out of my 19 to try it...

I think the forks are the same on my 19.  I wonder if I could just pull the springs out of my 19 to try it?  That would certainly save a few bucks.  Who did your forks?  I’m not going to touch the shock, though.  With the 6.0 spring installed, I couldn’t be happier.

dancolvin633 wrote:

I ordered a DT1 filter to check the fitment with our domed air filter cage. I have always been a fan of the neoprene lip they...

I ordered a DT1 filter to check the fitment with our domed air filter cage. I have always been a fan of the neoprene lip they use. Fit our cage great, and I’ll tell you if anyone is worried about sealing issues at all, this filter you would never have to worry. It fits so snug into the airbox with the neoprene lip it puts lots of pressure on the metal clips to hold the filter cage super tight to the air box. The neoprene doesn’t fold or move like the lip on a stock filter or Twin Air. Twin Air is still a great filter as well… just wanted to share my thoughts. Yes I know the filter doesn’t have oil on it… haha 

 

dancolvin633 wrote:

I ordered a DT1 filter to check the fitment with our domed air filter cage. I have always been a fan of the neoprene lip they...

I ordered a DT1 filter to check the fitment with our domed air filter cage. I have always been a fan of the neoprene lip they use. Fit our cage great, and I’ll tell you if anyone is worried about sealing issues at all, this filter you would never have to worry. It fits so snug into the airbox with the neoprene lip it puts lots of pressure on the metal clips to hold the filter cage super tight to the air box. The neoprene doesn’t fold or move like the lip on a stock filter or Twin Air. Twin Air is still a great filter as well… just wanted to share my thoughts. Yes I know the filter doesn’t have oil on it… haha 

 

dancolvin633 wrote:

I ordered a DT1 filter to check the fitment with our domed air filter cage. I have always been a fan of the neoprene lip they...

I ordered a DT1 filter to check the fitment with our domed air filter cage. I have always been a fan of the neoprene lip they use. Fit our cage great, and I’ll tell you if anyone is worried about sealing issues at all, this filter you would never have to worry. It fits so snug into the airbox with the neoprene lip it puts lots of pressure on the metal clips to hold the filter cage super tight to the air box. The neoprene doesn’t fold or move like the lip on a stock filter or Twin Air. Twin Air is still a great filter as well… just wanted to share my thoughts. Yes I know the filter doesn’t have oil on it… haha 

 

alycium102 wrote:

Is this an updated filter from DT1? I ordered one as soon as they got them in and mine is much flatter and much less neoprene...

Is this an updated filter from DT1? I ordered one as soon as they got them in and mine is much flatter and much less neoprene area on mine. 

dancolvin633 wrote:

I ordered a DT1 filter to check the fitment with our domed air filter cage. I have always been a fan of the neoprene lip they...

I ordered a DT1 filter to check the fitment with our domed air filter cage. I have always been a fan of the neoprene lip they use. Fit our cage great, and I’ll tell you if anyone is worried about sealing issues at all, this filter you would never have to worry. It fits so snug into the airbox with the neoprene lip it puts lots of pressure on the metal clips to hold the filter cage super tight to the air box. The neoprene doesn’t fold or move like the lip on a stock filter or Twin Air. Twin Air is still a great filter as well… just wanted to share my thoughts. Yes I know the filter doesn’t have oil on it… haha 

 

alycium102 wrote:

Is this an updated filter from DT1? I ordered one as soon as they got them in and mine is much flatter and much less neoprene...

Is this an updated filter from DT1? I ordered one as soon as they got them in and mine is much flatter and much less neoprene area on mine. 

Brent wrote:

I tried the DT 1 domed filter back a couple months ago with a printed filter cage, it was pretty good.

I tried the DT 1 domed filter back a couple months ago with a printed filter cage, it was pretty good.

dancolvin633 wrote:

I ordered a DT1 filter to check the fitment with our domed air filter cage. I have always been a fan of the neoprene lip they...

I ordered a DT1 filter to check the fitment with our domed air filter cage. I have always been a fan of the neoprene lip they use. Fit our cage great, and I’ll tell you if anyone is worried about sealing issues at all, this filter you would never have to worry. It fits so snug into the airbox with the neoprene lip it puts lots of pressure on the metal clips to hold the filter cage super tight to the air box. The neoprene doesn’t fold or move like the lip on a stock filter or Twin Air. Twin Air is still a great filter as well… just wanted to share my thoughts. Yes I know the filter doesn’t have oil on it… haha 

 

alycium102 wrote:

Is this an updated filter from DT1? I ordered one as soon as they got them in and mine is much flatter and much less neoprene...

Is this an updated filter from DT1? I ordered one as soon as they got them in and mine is much flatter and much less neoprene area on mine. 

dancolvin633 wrote:

It’s possible? Is yours dome shaped or more flat like the stock filter?

quadzrulebro wrote:

I have a pair of Twin-Air filters on order, but I gotta say, this fixation on improving airflow seems like overkill to me.  I rode my...

I have a pair of Twin-Air filters on order, but I gotta say, this fixation on improving airflow seems like overkill to me.  I rode my new bike for the first time this week, and with a PC pipe, the rubber plug pulled from the airbox, and the foam piece ripped off the inside of the left number plate, my new bike rips even with the stock filter.  My buddy has a ‘23 SR, and he thought my bike was every bit as fast as his and corners better. 🤷🏻‍♂️