Why Spyders Airbox Is The Way It Is.....

[Latemarch]

With some people just willy-nilly modifying the airbox on the Spyder.....
I thought that you might like some reading about why it's designed the way it is with snorkles and all......
http://www.saltmine.org.uk/randy/airboxdesign.html

 

[DragonSpyder]

I agree for a stock Spyder you may want to leave the airbox alone. However, as you modify the Spyder the airbox becomes too restrictive.

The best performance mod. I have added is the race intake. The Spyder now runs cooler, faster, and is much easier to work on without the airbox.

 

[bone crusher]

Curious about life of bike with many mods...

 

[Campverdefela]

air intake?

I agree for a stock Spyder you may want to leave the airbox alone. However, as you modify the Spyder the airbox becomes too restrictive.

The best performance mod. I have added is the race intake. The Spyder now runs cooler, faster, and is much easier to work on without the airbox.

Would this be the tube that extends the intake to the front vents?

 

[ataDude]

Would this be the tube that extends the intake to the front vents?

No... whole new intake system:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showpost.php?p=82944&postcount=135
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[Dochands]

Very interesting article. Thanks for posting it.

 

[Campverdefela]

No... whole new intake system:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showpost.php?p=82944&postcount=135
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Thanks, I see however your mod does come with some compromises. I was just looking for a way to run a little cooler.

 

[ataDude]

Thanks, I see however your mod does come with some compromises. I was just looking for a way to run a little cooler.

Ahh, you caught the noise thing, huh? The race intake, plus the JB, really does produce a fair amount of very noticeable increase in performance.

However, the intake noise was deafening... to me. Others, however, can stand it or get used to it. I would never, ever, consider a trip with it. Maybe around town... but not for days at a time.

However, why are you worried about running "cooler"? Have you had a seven-bar limp mode scenario?

It's not excessively hot until that happens. I've had mine for a year and a half... run from three to six bars, depending on what I'm doing (mostly four or five)... but never seven... the limp mode.

Typically, the fan comes on at five bars and then keeps it cool enough to to not hit limp mode. I think, personally, a gauge may have been a mistake (at least, psychologically) . Most folks worry too much about "how hot is too hot"... I did, too, for a while.

The previous statements are my personal opinions and are based on my own experiences. I believe you can check here later and find any number of opposing views.
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