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Title: what are the disadvantages of the k&n lunchbox???
Post by: thiscrakaslug on June 30, 2009, 08:58:44 PM
I would like to switch to the lunchbox. Why would it possibly be a bad idea?
Title: Re: what are the disadvantages of the k&n lunchbox???
Post by: Chanse on 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....
Title: Re: what are the disadvantages of the k&n lunchbox???
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: what are the disadvantages of the k&n lunchbox???
Post by: ohgood on 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. :)
Title: Re: what are the disadvantages of the k&n lunchbox???
Post by: Chanse on 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...... :icon_lol:
Title: Re: what are the disadvantages of the k&n lunchbox???
Post by: The Buddha on 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.
Title: Re: what are the disadvantages of the k&n lunchbox???
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: what are the disadvantages of the k&n lunchbox???
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: what are the disadvantages of the k&n lunchbox???
Post by: Suzuki Stevo on July 04, 2009, 04:26:55 PM
Sucks H2o also
Title: Re: what are the disadvantages of the k&n lunchbox???
Post by: galahs on 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.