I've always had problems with this bike in the water. When I look in the airbox I can see daylight through almost all of the mating edges of the airbox. Afer a ride in semi-wet conditions the airbox is always covered with water and mud on the inside. To alleviate the problem I have been taping all of the connecting pieces (where I can see the light come through) with duct tape. I'd prefer a solid airbox that opens at the top like my 91 & 96 had. I also have re-routed the carb breather tubes up under the seat...this seems to have helped some.