Author Topic: Air Box Cover (Read 5724 times)

hughes · « **on:** October 16, 2004, 03:35:05 PM »

Last week I just realized that My 500's air box cover was missing(just happened to be looking at parts on Kawasaki's web site). I just thought that the air box was designed with that opening just under the seat. I picked one up at the local dealer and as installing it I noticed that is says use only in wet condinations on the top of the lid. Is there any harm in running this lid all the time?

KXcam22 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 16, 2004, 04:16:33 PM »

What airbox lid? Mine never had one from new! Cam.

hughes · « **Reply #2 on:** October 16, 2004, 04:44:53 PM »

It's the air box lid just under the seat and it slides up under the tank. It's an 87 KX500. With this lid off you look down into the air box and just see the top of the air filter. Maybe the lid is an option. With out this lid during washing water will run down in between the seat and tank and right into the air box. I guess that might be why they make a washing cover for the air filter.

Folke · « **Reply #3 on:** October 16, 2004, 08:46:09 PM »

Quote from: hughes

Last week I just realized that My 500's air box cover was missing(just happened to be looking at parts on Kawasaki's web site). I just thought that the air box was designed with that opening just under the seat. I picked one up at the local dealer and as installing it I noticed that is says use only in wet condinations on the top of the lid. Is there any harm in running this lid all the time?

Thats an org.parts for every KX 500 up to -04,if there is wet out you can get in water in the Airbox/filter.

hughes · « **Reply #4 on:** October 17, 2004, 05:52:08 AM »

Any harm in using it all the time? Any power loose? Any air flow restrication? Or should I install it just for raining riding or bike washing? Thanks.

Folke · « **Reply #5 on:** October 17, 2004, 08:08:58 AM »

The best is to always usit.

demographic · « **Reply #6 on:** October 17, 2004, 08:14:04 AM »

Airbox lid??

Thought the seat did that

Paul · « **Reply #7 on:** October 17, 2004, 01:25:29 PM »

Neither one of mine ever had an airbox lid and i bought them both brandnew from the dealer. The only thing my manuals ever said about wet conditions was to close the shutters

hughes · « **Reply #8 on:** October 17, 2004, 01:30:11 PM »

I'll try to get some pictures here in a day or two so you guys can see the lid and air box. Maybe the 87 model is a little different from the newer models.

KXcam22 · « **Reply #9 on:** October 17, 2004, 04:06:25 PM »

The only Kaw that I ever saw with an airbox lid was the KDX200.....which you promptly threw away to get more power. Is this maybe an option or a Euro feature (Hey Folke?) we didn't get in North America? Cam.

doordie · « **Reply #10 on:** October 18, 2004, 04:31:16 AM »

Hi Guys!

You don?t race in wet overthere I supose,only in sand(glamis).

I got one to,maybe is the euromodel of kx500 who got it?
But I use only mine if it?s VERY much water/mud.

You can drill a pair of holes in the airbox highup, to let more
air in.(post some pic later)
I think the airbox is way to small for a kx500!
(Kx250 1988-90 got the same airbox)
When I race Iceroadracing, I have a KN-filter attach direct to carb...

(look at my gallery page 2).
Got some more HP at full throttle.

//doordie

Folke · « **Reply #11 on:** October 18, 2004, 06:12:13 AM »

Quote from: KXcam22

The only Kaw that I ever saw with an airbox lid was the KDX200.....which you promptly threw away to get more power. Is this maybe an option or a Euro feature (Hey Folke?) we didn't get in North America? Cam.

We got KX5-03 USA mod.and there is an airbox lid on this machine but i can give you articleno. so you can check with your dealer.
For KX5 -87 is it 14024-1360
For KX5 88-04 is it 14024-1561.
I hope you meen the plastic between airbox and under the tank.

KXcam22 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 19, 2004, 04:45:41 AM »

Folke,
I might be getting all confused here. My KX has a white plastic air guide that directs air from under the tank, but it ends about 3" after the tank and does not cover the airbox. I haven't considered this to be a cover. The KDX cover I speak of is an actual black plastic cover with a rubber snorkel in it that goes over the entire top hole of the air box. When you remove the seat, the cover is right there over the airbox and must be removed to access the filter. Keeps water out but restricts airflow. My wifes XR200 had one, which we promptly threw away to gain a fair bit more power. Cam.

hughes · « **Reply #13 on:** October 19, 2004, 05:14:41 AM »

Folke, That is the the same cover I am talking about. the part number was 14024-1357 I guess I 'll just use this cover for wet rides.

doordie · « **Reply #14 on:** October 19, 2004, 05:26:59 AM »

KXcam22,

One(kx5) is white,thin and smal and the other(kdx) is black,thick and bigger!

//doordie