what are the disadvantages of the k&n lunchbox???

thiscrakaslug · June 30, 2009, 08:58:44 PM

I would like to switch to the lunchbox. Why would it possibly be a bad idea?

Chanse · June 30, 2009, 10:09:04 PM

because you'll need to do an exhaust and rejet, so more money. Other than that I love mine....

ecpreston · June 30, 2009, 10:15:44 PM

it isn't. Were you hoping we would talk you out of it?

Ok, it's $35, plus about that again for the jets. A few hours of your time, all for ~2 HP. And you might screw up a perfectly good running bike if you do it wrong.

ohgood · July 01, 2009, 03:26:46 AM

Quote from: ecpreston on June 30, 2009, 10:15:44 PM
it isn't. Were you hoping we would talk you out of it?

Ok, it's $35, plus about that again for the jets. A few hours of your time, all for ~2 HP. And you might screw up a perfectly good running bike if you do it wrong.

bingo !

the lunchbox is good for almost free filter changes (just cleaning it) and a more open sound.

power - nah.

looks ? nah.

geek factor - nah.

coolness - well, you get stickers.

Chanse · July 01, 2009, 09:22:49 AM

Quote from: ohgood on July 01, 2009, 03:26:46 AM
Quote from: ecpreston on June 30, 2009, 10:15:44 PM
coolness - well, you get stickers.

LOL stickers......

The Buddha · July 01, 2009, 10:21:35 AM

Lunchbox is dirty and can wear out the motor sooner.
The K&N in airbox could be almost as bad. Clean and oiled foam catches more crap than anythign in the world. I'd do UNI for longevity.
Cool.
Buddha.

galahs · July 04, 2009, 12:16:11 AM

Be prepared for overly load annoying sound when touring if you get a lunchbox.

Be prepared for overly load awesome sound when cruising the suburbs if you get a lunchbox.

The Buddha · July 04, 2009, 04:05:36 PM

Quote from: galahs on July 04, 2009, 12:16:11 AM
Be prepared for overly load annoying sound when touring if you get a lunchbox.

Be prepared for overly load awesome sound when cruising the suburbs if you get a lunchbox.

Load = loud.
Cool.
Buddha.

Suzuki Stevo · July 04, 2009, 04:26:55 PM

Sucks H2o also

galahs · July 12, 2009, 04:22:42 AM

Quote from: The Buddha on July 04, 2009, 04:05:36 PM
Quote from: galahs on July 04, 2009, 12:16:11 AM
Be prepared for overly load annoying sound when touring if you get a lunchbox.

Be prepared for overly load awesome sound when cruising the suburbs if you get a lunchbox.

Load = loud.
Cool.
Buddha.

Speling waz neva mi strong poynt

As for sucking up water, I've never had a problem with mine. It is well shielded by the frame and tank. And I have ridden in torrential rain in North Queensland's tropics for hours on end with no problems.

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what are the disadvantages of the k&n lunchbox???