Free Breathing

The MC’S air filter is shrouded to keep water splashes from getting into the engine. Since I don’t plan on driving through puddles, I cut away the shroud with body scissors to fully expose the air-filter element. While I had the air filter apart, I cleaned and re-oiled the foam element.

The stock filter (left) has a cover to keep water from getting in the air filter but reduces airflow. The fully exposed filter (right) assures maximum airflow.