3xK&N + cut BC - done!

[CanberraR3]

Here it is - hope you don't mind Mitch. I think billmac did something similar.
Like TC, I'm a bit concerned about exposing them too much so figure on that sort of shape but only exposing the bottom inch or so - plus I have the K&N covers (from Flip).

 

[HellFire]

The only rain one needs to be concerned with is when the bike isn't running. Riding in the rain and ingesting water while the bike is running isn't going to hurt anything. The little bit of moisture that might get sucked through the filters is nothing, it would take submerging them to do any damage.
Now if the bike is sitting in the rain for long enough and not running, small amounts turn into large pools. The shape of the filters probably wouldn't allow for that even left exposed to the elements but stranger things have happened and why chance it.

 

[TOMCAT]

The only rain one needs to be concerned with is when the bike isn't running. Riding in the rain and ingesting water while the bike is running isn't going to hurt anything. The little bit of moisture that might get sucked through the filters is nothing, it would take submerging them to do any damage.
Now if the bike is sitting in the rain for long enough and not running, small amounts turn into large pools. The shape of the filters probably wouldn't allow for that even left exposed to the elements but stranger things have happened and why chance it.

That's pretty close to the setup you're running isn't it ? Noticed it looked pretty similar when you posted photos of K-Drive bags a couple of days ago. You got similar cut-out on your bearclaw and pre-filtered pods ? Surprised sucking in water , now matter how little ain't going to cause problems ... but take your word for it. Thanks.

 

[Evil Mitch]

Gday TC
I have ridden in weather with my filters exposed a few times out towoomba way where it was raining so hard my boots filled up with water and i have never had a problem yet mate and i dont even use the covers on mine because i dont like the look of them.
I was a little concerned about the rain at first too but so far so good
Regards Mitch

 

[Evil Mitch]

Here it is - hope you don't mind Mitch. I think billmac did something similar.
Like TC, I'm a bit concerned about exposing them too much so figure on that sort of shape but only exposing the bottom inch or so - plus I have the K&N covers (from Flip).

No i dont mind mate thats why i posted the pic to begin with
its all good

 

[mully95]

I like it!

It seems that I'm slowly heading towards getting more air to the engine after going to Power-Tripp Performance on Saturday.

I have question which more than likely has been answered many times but where does the coolant recovery bottle go?

Dosent it need to have that to work properly?

 

[Evil Mitch]

I like it!

It seems that I'm slowly heading towards getting more air to the engine after going to Power-Tripp Performance on Saturday.

I have question which more than likely has been answered many times but where does the coolant recovery bottle go?

Dosent it need to have that to work properly?

If you have a look at mine Mully in the pick that CanberraR3 has posted above i still have my coolent bottle in the same place i just made the cut to accomidate it

 

[bagman]

I'm thinking of using plastic dye on the over flow tank and turning it black when I cut my bear claw. Going to do the cut to mostly hide it anyway, but figure if I dye it too, that will really hide it well!

 

[HellFire]

I like it!


I have question which more than likely has been answered many times but where does the coolant recovery bottle go?

Dosent it need to have that to work properly?

If you leave the front of the Bear Claw intact where it covers the recovery tank, you can leave it in the factory location. Otherwise you can simply extend the connecting hose and locate it where ever you find space. The factory bottle can be used as long as it's located upright and aftermarket containers are available for space requirements or alternate positions.
The purpose of the recovery tank is to keep the radiator full to the top, it is possible to remove it completely with just a hose draining excess onto the ground. In the case of using the simple hose option, the radiator will be kept at a level that allows for expansion without losing fluid ... approximately a cup low.

Besides being just a little more efficient, the primary reason recovery/expansion tanks were added to vehicles was to protect the family pet from poisoning. Prior to that cars and trucks just let the overflow drain onto the ground under the car when temperature caused the fluid to expand. Upon cooling, air was sucked back into the system rather than recycling the escaping liquid.

 

[ro6ert]

I'm thinking of using plastic dye on the over flow tank and turning it black when I cut my bear claw. Going to do the cut to mostly hide it anyway, but figure if I dye it too, that will really hide it well!

Good idea bagman, that's what I did

Look at pic three you see it in its original place.