RoadKill
New member
Well i finally got the new airbox to replace my modded one in yesterday. I took a ride out to Bear Mountain today and rode for hours. I am still running the Jumbo 2013 map, Yoshi R77, K&N Filter.
This is my opinion and i haven't done any science. But i know my bike extremely well.
The low end of the RPM range is more powerful. Taking off i have a lot more torque.
The bike runs much smoother. I feel slightly less vibration and the sound is much better/smoother. Throttle response seems much better as well.
If you plan on doing this mod i would suggest buying a new lower box so you can switch back. But in my opinion the FZ8 runs much better with the airbox as it was designed. maybe thats why you don't see race bikes with modified air cleaners? because modern sport bikes have been fine tuned from the factory and changing that tune requires more than just cutting holes and adding some fuel with a pcv.
This is my opinion and i haven't done any science. But i know my bike extremely well.
The low end of the RPM range is more powerful. Taking off i have a lot more torque.
The bike runs much smoother. I feel slightly less vibration and the sound is much better/smoother. Throttle response seems much better as well.
If you plan on doing this mod i would suggest buying a new lower box so you can switch back. But in my opinion the FZ8 runs much better with the airbox as it was designed. maybe thats why you don't see race bikes with modified air cleaners? because modern sport bikes have been fine tuned from the factory and changing that tune requires more than just cutting holes and adding some fuel with a pcv.