Author Topic: Ktm performance air box lid (Read 1808 times)

Jules · « **on:** April 24, 2013, 09:47:36 pm »

In two minds regarding the airbox mods that I have seen online, most complain about major noise problems although all say performance is increased, mentioned this to Brenton at autocycles and he gave me his ktm performance airbox lid to try out,

Fitted it tonight and will give it a test ride tomorrow, if it works really well I'll buy one, easy enough to swap back to stock for the longer trips,

Also picked up my mitas E09 wow mean looking rubber!

Stock comparison

E09 fat rubber

777 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 25, 2013, 07:37:11 am »

Like that lid, what filter have you got?

Jules · « **Reply #2 on:** April 25, 2013, 10:32:14 am »

Got the Uni Filter.

Well took the long way to work this morning, and Faaaarkkkk Stakes!

It sounds as mean as a bulldog eating wasps. Deep throaty roar from between your legs, Not very noticeable when cruising on minimal throttle so should be ok for longer trips.
as for performance there is a definite increase in power especially at higher rpm, Slight up hill + slight bump in the road = front wheel in the air in 6th,

only negative is its now even more fun to ride it like I stole it!

DjfLoYd · « **Reply #3 on:** April 25, 2013, 11:18:01 am »

Hmmm.

Jules it's getting so that each time I see a post from you my wallet starts cringing cos I then end up wanting the same mod!

Please stop it already. You're bad for my economic well being.

By the way - I got my Wings exhaust and fitted it the other day. It's top class for sure! Glad I got it. Now to see if it goes the distance.

Jules · « **Reply #4 on:** April 25, 2013, 03:54:12 pm »

Took another spin just now!
Eish this is lekker!!!

Im driving like a Tjop just to hear the roar!!!!

777 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 25, 2013, 05:52:38 pm »

OH dear I also have the Uni filter, that means........

Sat Diver · « **Reply #6 on:** April 26, 2013, 05:34:25 pm »

Geez just when I thought I was getting through my list
Julz adds one more! What did you do to stop the head shake at 140
Juls?

Jules · « **Reply #7 on:** April 26, 2013, 05:53:22 pm »

Pinch the bike between your knees and move your weight as far forward as you can. Extended screens aggravate it as they lift the front,
Also try locking one arm and relaxing the other

Sat Diver · « **Reply #8 on:** April 26, 2013, 06:14:20 pm »

Roger that!

Bushcat · « **Reply #9 on:** April 28, 2013, 06:22:36 pm »

Jules, how much for that airbox lid, and where from?

Jules · « **Reply #10 on:** April 28, 2013, 07:05:33 pm »

Ktm original performance part, not sure on price yet this one is on lone from my dealer, will check tomorrow

Bill the Bong · « **Reply #11 on:** May 01, 2013, 12:49:41 pm »

Will a couple of holes in the std lid not have the same effect?

Jules · « **Reply #12 on:** May 01, 2013, 08:28:11 pm »

Yea. Im sure it will. Thing is the ktm part has a pre filter to help keep the main filter clean, and for 300 ronts its relay not that bad

Bill the Bong · « **Reply #13 on:** May 01, 2013, 09:06:38 pm »

R300? I'm getting one!

Gawel · « **Reply #14 on:** August 12, 2013, 07:25:08 am »

An added advantage of the Performance airbox is that you now have place for your toolbag !!

Bill the Bong · « **Reply #15 on:** August 12, 2013, 11:41:17 am »

Quote from: Bill the Bong on May 01, 2013, 09:06:38 pm

R300? I'm getting one!

Guess I did not actually put my money where my mouth was...

M3X3Z3 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 13, 2013, 01:12:53 pm »

Hey Jules,

I am trying to hunt down one of those performance lids for my bike.

Do you have a part number for me as my dealer is not able to source it.

Ganjora · « **Reply #17 on:** August 13, 2013, 01:22:59 pm »

Quote from: M3X3Z3 on August 13, 2013, 01:12:53 pm

Hey Jules,

I am trying to hunt down one of those performance lids for my bike.

Do you have a part number for me as my dealer is not able to source it.

contact RAD.

Martin Groenewald · « **Reply #18 on:** October 17, 2013, 08:52:56 pm »

Hey Jules

looking for some advice just got the air box and seem to battle to fit it with the standard paper filter is it possible or should i rather convert to a foam filter now ? i have got a FMF Q4 pipe on which made a huge difference once Ive sorted the airbox and filter should i take it for remapping and then last question which filter would you suggest thanks for all your info

M3X3Z3 · « **Reply #19 on:** October 17, 2013, 09:39:49 pm »

Quote from: Martin Groenewald on October 17, 2013, 08:52:56 pm

Hey Jules

looking for some advice just got the air box and seem to battle to fit it with the standard paper filter is it possible or should i rather convert to a foam filter now ? i have got a FMF Q4 pipe on which made a huge difference once Ive sorted the airbox and filter should i take it for remapping and then last question which filter would you suggest thanks for all your info

It does fit with the standard paper filter element, albeit tightly, which is what you want to have a good tight fit against the rubber of the filter element to keep dust out.
The performance filter box lid does a considerably better job of pre filtering the air than the stock air box lid. This will lead to longer filter life.

The KTM Instructions coming with the performance filter lid say that it should be used in conjunction with Akropovic pipe (FMF is an equivalent here) and the bike MUST be given the Akro pipe remap.

So far, I have not done the Akro remap but just did the 15 minute idle and then ignition off map rewrite.
Bike runs like a dream, with an extra pony or 2 under the new airbox lid

Yes, I would like to try a K&N type air filter element, it can only help things.