air filters??

[racer]

Does it make a differnce if i race my bike without the air filter on because someone told me it makes it better a little bit (performance wise). but i tryed it and it was very jerky!

??? any 1 no if it is cos i have a race this weekend so i wil take it off if its better for the bikes performance???

Steve
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[haGGard]

Bad idea
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[racer]

why is it a bad idea tho ??
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[Nath]

Because dirt etc will get into the mixture and either mess up your carbs, or possibily even mess up your engine itself
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[riichy]

air////filter.............

dose what it says on the tin.........................keep it in
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[racer]

dont want that happening so i will keep it on!
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[feef]

dirt and crap get in, and unless it's had the mixture tweaked too, it'll probbaly run lean and hot too, not giving more power..

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[McGee]

Buy a k&n lets more air in but doesnt run risk of damaging the engine
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Its pronounced Jixxer!

[Josh|RD125LC]

Sports air filters are quite simply shit. They allow in too much dirt and moisture. The foam filters are the worst, as in the rain they get wet, and really cause the bike problems. I know this as I have a foam RamAir filter on the RD, and it bogs it down when pulling off, and is too loud with the Nikkon. I have bought the stock airbox and am fitting it tomorrow.

Just stick with the airbox mate, it'll run much better. Air filters are really only for show.
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[Ste]

What bike is it?

Run without the air filter and you should adjust the jetting to suit. You should be able to quite easily find someone in the paddock who knows what they're talking about with getting the fueling set up correctly on your bike.

[Josh|RD125LC]

Ah I just read it again and noticed it was for a race bike. I would use it, just make sure your carb is jetted up for it.
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[racer]

the bike is a honda cr 80 and is tuned very highly!
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[gavin]

[philcxiv]

if its a crosser a filter is a must, as you will see the airbox fills up with shit. It will also run teribble, even if the filter is not oiled it runs poor. For quick gains in crossers. Chain, sprokets, gear oil, race mixture oil, quality filter and oil, carb setup all can lead to a quicker bike.


Err, is it a crosser?
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[racer]

ok i will keep it on because im not paying for it to be repaired again when it will seize AGAIN! before it seized it used to be able to do 80 mph but now it will just about do 70 mph when its cold, when its warm it dont seem to be able to do as good as when its cold. whys that ??

steve
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[philcxiv]

always allow it to heat up!
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[racer]

yes but im racing better when its cold and when its hot it dont go as good
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[philcxiv]

its all in your head? dunno m8. But you should allow any two-stroke to heat up properly.
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