[inbits]

I bought my first road bike 2011 cbr250 2 weeks ago and have since done 900 klms.
I have started to play around with it a little now that it has broken in and booked in for the 1000 klm service tomorrow.

The first thing i did was remove the air filter inspection cover
I took it for a 70klm ride. There was a massive increase in induction noise and sounds much better under acceleration.

There was a noticeable difference in performance, the engine seemed to breath alot better and had more top end power. It didnt seem to be working as hard at 100klmh.

I think this added with an exhaust and remap would give a much better increase.

I am planning on designing and building my own exhaust in the future so i will ad to this as i go.

 

[Aargee]

Now, wouldn't that damage the engine to cause all the pollution to enter inside the cylinder? Or did you use a after market intake?

 

[lenbrinke]

that filter cover lid is for easy access to changing the filter.
most ppl dont know alot of noise comes from the intake
side of the cyilinder.that lid would dampen quiet a bit
of noise.the air intake is mostly rubber in a nonsymetrical
tube that cuts almost all the noise.
i'm going to try with out the cover today to see the difference myself.
easier breathing= better gas mileage i would think.

 

[qlred]

I really like the sound of this TSR exhaust, says it is for public street use.

 

[inbits]

Now, wouldn't that damage the engine to cause all the pollution to enter inside the cylinder? Or did you use a after market intake?

Just to clarify I only removed the access cover to the airfilter. The air filter is still in.
You only gain induction noise it still sounds the same at idle or when the throttle is closed but the was a big difference in performance

 

[mellow]

that exhaust does sound great,looks hidden a bit lol

 

[sendler]

Open pipe

I really like the sound of this TSR exhaust, says it is for public street use.

Looks like an open pipe! Must be loud as **** in real life.

 

[Macca]

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more info on the TSR

81000 yen = $961 AUD

 

[sendler]

Japanese Yen

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more info on the TSR

81000 yen = $961 AUD

I have noticed that all of the mail order motorcycle parts from Japan are a bit too expensive for the world market. Even higher than the California based manufacturers. Too bad for their struggling economy after the tsunami.

 

[qlred]

Looks like an open pipe! Must be loud as **** in real life.

You may be right. I think the can is underneath though.

 

[qlred]

Google Translate

more info on the TSR

81000 yen = $961 AUD

 

[sendler]

Can

You may be right. I think the can is underneath though.

I see the can under neath. Like my brother's Buell Firebolt.

 

[JP_CBR]

That's ugly and expensive.

 

[may2nd]

sounds kinda cool but it looks like you bought an after market pipe and took a hack saw to it..to each thier own though..

 

[Redline]

Can we get back to the pros and cons of removing the airfilter cover?

Sounds easy, why do they have one at all if it doesn't protect the air filter?

I'll probably remove it and see how she feels.

 

[inbits]

It's there simply so you can access the air filter it reduces 90% of induction noise removing it has had no I'll effects that I can find

 

[sendler]

Mine is off now

Can we get back to the pros and cons of removing the airfilter cover?

Sounds easy, why do they have one at all if it doesn't protect the air filter?

I'll probably remove it and see how she feels.

I took the cover off of my air filter yesterday. It is much louder at certain rpms and loads. I like it though. when riding through town, it tells you if you are lugging to low of a gear. Open throttle between 3-5000 is the loudest. Most other conditions, the sound didn't change. Should be an improvement in top end power without hurting fuel economy. May even help that too. The O2 sensor will automatically compensate for the improved flow. It's nice not having jets.

 

[lenbrinke]

i tried it.
could'nt tell a difference/only sound or i'd leave it off.
putting it back on.

 

[The-_-Asian]

Just did it. Big difference in sound. I can't believe I didn't think of this, considering I had the seat off a few days ago. Can't wait to take it to check up on the performance difference.

 

[JP_CBR]

I just tried it too , it actually was slower in acceleration.