That area looks familiar. Is that where we rode? I don't think we hit that jump!

 

There is a definite and noticeable difference with the baffle removed. It seems to make the biggest difference in torque in the mid-range. That is prior to any re-jet. I re-jetted it to compensate for removing the rubber flaps inside the snorkle that block about 1/3 of the air flow.

I'll have to do some more riding before I can give you some hard data on what the re-jet and flap removal has done.

In the process of rejetting, I got it way too rich and took the lid off just to see what it would do. There is a huge amount to be gained, or so it felt, with the lid off, but for my riding, I'll keep the lid on for now.... (if I can resist)

 

Pretty big risk, RideRed! I'd be dead 3 times over if I had of relied on "a rag on my head". Certainly your life is worth more than that. These are the kinds of things that give off-road riders a bad name. Also great fodder for the anti-off road lawyers. You should use more discretion than that. If not for yourself, then for the off road community in general.