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brocsdad
4/13/2021 1:01pm
4/13/2021 1:01pm
Hello,
Does anyone make a filter to keep dirt/mud from entering the air channels on the YZF 250/450. I never had an issue with the filter getting so dirty on my 19 but the 21 seems to get really dirty. Some of dirt was coming through the channels but the slots in the cover seem to let more dirt in. I noticed a spec fall into the box when I took the filter out and freaked out. I will need to use the vacuum trick moving forward to ensure nothing falls in.
The cover is an easy fix with some tape but I was a hoping someone made a filter for the air channels in the shrouds. This would be really helpful for the morning practice when clumps of dirt and coming into the channel area.
Thanks in advance!
Todd
Does anyone make a filter to keep dirt/mud from entering the air channels on the YZF 250/450. I never had an issue with the filter getting so dirty on my 19 but the 21 seems to get really dirty. Some of dirt was coming through the channels but the slots in the cover seem to let more dirt in. I noticed a spec fall into the box when I took the filter out and freaked out. I will need to use the vacuum trick moving forward to ensure nothing falls in.
The cover is an easy fix with some tape but I was a hoping someone made a filter for the air channels in the shrouds. This would be really helpful for the morning practice when clumps of dirt and coming into the channel area.
Thanks in advance!
Todd
I had clumps of dirt laying on the filter from the holes in the back of the airbox. In general the filter itself seems to get dirtier. I'm thinking the motor may be pulling more air with the new design. I also installed the DT-1 kit which eliminates the screen. When I pulled the filter off one a small clump of dirt from the back of the filter fell in the box. I got it out but it freaked me out. Ughh...
I'm going to use a vacuum after pulling the filter and also try putting something in the channels when it's freshly prepped to keep any large chunks of dirt out.
Went to local fabric store and bought some seat cushion foam, cut into 3 inch x 3 inch blocks and stuffed those blocks down into the tunnel on either side of the air filter.
Definitely some improvement. I'll pull them out, put wash cover on, and wash out air box every few rides. Didn't notice much of a difference in throttle response.
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