Airbox delete regrets

[dave_xb12r]

I did the delete months ago, and I'm tired of the noise it makes. It was pretty cool to start with, but now that I have the pipe as well, its just too damn loud! Has anyone switched back to the regular airbox cover?

 

[Nuage420b]

Is that the same and the breather re-route?

 

[LeFox]

switch back, but adjust map...

 

[typeone]

same experience for me, but it only took a day, hated the loud intake noise. i could barely enjoy my Drummer!

i went with '07 vented outer/inner covers and loaded '07 maps (then massaged). loved the trade off. still had good intake sound but not the ridiculous roar in my face non-stop.

 

[djwyck]

I had my problems as well, I am happy that I switched back, at least you used the kit for a few months, I only had mine for a few days. I just stuck a piece of 3/8in hose throught he two holes left by the air-filter mounts. Done deal...

 

[Buellysses]

Hmm, thats odd... I actually love the sound of mine.

But I ride with a helmet all the time, so that really muffles the sound.

 

[Stevenc150]

Is that the same and the breather re-route?

2 different things

 

[03Firebolt9R]

I couldnt last a full day. Sound was too much...AND I wear a helmet too.

 

[Midnight82]

I've never noticed it much. I alway ride with my iPod going, so I'm oblivious.

 

[only1reds]

I love the sound, I'll take some pictures so you guys see how MUCH noise could possibly come out of this thing lol

 

[nitto12ss]

I'm with only1reds, I love the sound it produces and I also have the open outer air box to boot.

 

[LVsleeper]

I'm in the club, never really noticed an increase in the amount of intake noise. how many of you guys have the airbox snorkel? I could see how the noise may be more prevalent if ALL the air is entering at the airbox cover.

 

[jreinke]

selling this one dave?

 

[GatorBuell]

I ware plugs so I cant here it.

 

[only1reds]

I don't wear plugs, but I do wear Ipod earbuds, therefore I don't hear too much noise that it becomes a nuisance.

 

[fahren]

Dave,
What year bike? Maybe if older, you can just go back to a stock, but newer model, more open airbox. I can't remember the year changes, but they have opened up more over the years (2 progressive steps, I believe).

Maybe just that with a better-flowing K&N filter will give you the intake flow for performance w/o the noise.

HTH.