I found a lot of discussions on here and ADVRIDER about pros and cons for air box mods. I know keeping air velocity maintains low end tq, throttle response and promotes cylinder filling but its restrictive at top end. I'm not looking for a total hot rod and I plan on using stock air filter elements, or at least something that filters real well, no K&N's for me. I'm thinking of just doing the slip on with no power bomb header. Is the header really worth it for power and/or weight savings?

Also, does anyone have experience with the Wolfman Enduro Tank Bag? I was thinking of throwing one on for around town.

 

I think this vid does a fairly good job of comparing the exhaust. I wonder what the total decibel increase is.

 

Well, there's definite improvement with a quality aftermarket muffler and "probably" bigger than what the header does. However, most four strokes do actually benefit from an improved header...just like most 4-wheeled hot rods. The weight benefit is definitely there, as most of the exhaust system weight is in the OEM muffler. I think the header becomes a bigger factor as you up the displacement with a 300-351 bore kit.

On opening up the airbox, IMO it helps just about all across the board...as long as you're properly jetted to take advantage of it. I think the only real complaint is that it is a little noisy for some.

 

Used a wolfman enduro tank bag for over a year. I really like it.

 

+1 on the Wolfman enduro. It holds all my tools and tubes when I trail ride. It is only water resistant so pack accordingly, I put a big plastic bag in it to fix the issue.

 

Wolfman makes a rain cover for it - my riding friend has one.

 

Welcome to the forums.

 

I'm going to order a tank bag tonight then. I found some top rated sellers on ebay with great prices for the FMF Q4 I like. Found some header/muffler combos too. What's the main difference in the power and mega bomb headers? I read one gives more low end and actually quiets the exhaust a bit. I'm kind of interested in that one.

Rocky mountain atv has good prices and selection so I might try them out for the DJ Carb kit and tank bag.

So far my bike has been starting good so I'm just going to re jet it when I do mods.

 

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I used a socket with the short side of an allen wrench stuck in it on that hard to reach air box screen bolt.

Very easy!