I want get more airflow to my engine to prevent stalling at high speeds. I installed a K&N filter this weekend and it seems to be performing worse. I noticed that on the top of the airbox lid has two "scoop-looking" objects that face the back of the ATV. The bottom of the airbox lid has two rectangular "pipes" that are directly under the "scoops" that would appear to function as baffles. However there is no opening between these two objects (the scoops & the baffles). It looks as if it has been plugged (actually molded that way). It would appear that if an opening existed that air would flow from the scoops through the baffles into the air box. Did this opening exist on previous models? I was going to create a hole from the scoop to the baffle tube so it would actually be functional. As it is now that is no way air could enter through the scoop. Please let me know if you are familiar with this and have any other suggestions. Thanks.

Patrick
2001 Red Kawasaki Bayou 300 4x4
w/Gunracks!

 

I figured it out. There were "knock outs" in the scoops. I punched them out and everthing is working great! The K&N really improved the power and I am no longer having hesitation problems at high speeds. BTW, top speed is now 50 mph.

Patrick
RED 2001 Kawasaki Bayou 300 4x4
w/K&N Air Filter & Gunracks!