air box lid

[fast 200]

i see that every body takes off there air box lid . on my 2002 kdx 200 there is a box with wires comming out of it where does every body recolate the small box also wouldnt this make my bike run leaner oops what is that small box .thanks for the help . this is a great site with iv gotten some real good advice... fast 200

 

[canyncarvr]

Not everybody. Some (me) dislike intently the noise you get (HONK HONK) every time you flick it. 'Sides you have to relocate the ignitor (the box). You can either ty-wrap that somewheres, or drill/tap a hole.

Some just remove the rear part, leaving the ignitor mount spot in tact.

Some (me) drill 1/2 dz. or so 1/2" holes in the rear portion (the raised part). That will keep large bodied detritus out of the box, too.

Yes, it will make it run leaner. Unless your bike is spot on already, I wouldn't worry about it. Most bikes are too rich in the first place. Certainly if your bike is in stock trim jet-wise, it's WAY too rich. Don't worry about the airbox mod making it too lean.
***edit*** The regulator of course is the 2-wire one, the igniter the 5-wire.

 

[clutchcover]

I also did the swiss cheeser method. Still has a slight "honk" but it's not too bad.

 

[JSTUCKI]

I took out the snorkel and enlarged the opening some, still gives you some water protection.

 

[fast 200]

honk what do you meen honk

 

[clutchcover]

Take off the lid and you'll find out. It's the sound of the air being pulled through the airbox when you open the trottle. Sounds like someone killing a duck in there.

 

[fast 200]

thanks for the help that was funny

 

[GREER RACING]

Actually, you can relocate the igniter next to the regulator using the other threaded hole on the frame next to the regulator. Simply loosen the wiring from the frame, turn the igniter upside down, and mount it from the underside of the crossbar that the regulator is bolted to. You can reuse the screw that was holding it onto the box lid.

 

[garrettkite]

All I did was remove ths snorkel and drill three holes with a 1" drill bit. I haven't noticed any honking though.

garrett

 

[fast 200]

well thanks for the info i took the lide off wow what a big diffrence thanks for the help.. bye the way the honk noise is not to bad lol

 

[Moose95]

canyncarvr, you're not kidding about the honk. I've ridden several KDXs without lids and maybe it's displacement, but seems like the 220s are a bit louder without them. Anywho, the 220 made such a duck honk that I'd be afraid to ride it around my Lab, 'course that could be a bonus maybe he could come and fetch me when I crash and burn :)

'01 KDX200-Renthal Bars, IMS foot pegs, Mayer skid plate, stock pipe not dented bad enough for wife to authorize replacement....need to work on that one....
"STRIKE!"

 

[fuzzy]

What exactly does the air box lid look like? I just bought a '93 200 and I think it's already been removed. When you take the seat off is there supposed to be a lid covering the whole airbox under the seat? Under my seat I can immediately see the air cleaner.

 

[fast 200]

sounds like someone has all ready taken yours off the lid is flat and has a small snorkel on the back

 

[canyncarvr]

fuzzy:
Sounds like yours is already gone.

Didn't the eagles make a song about your airbox lid??

Yes, there is a cover over the box that would cover the filter completely.

You might check where your spark-box is, then. It had to be relocated when the lid was removed. Make sure it's in a secure location, not dangling with no support. Make sure the wiring to it is OK...not crimped, stretched or being constantly wiggled.

 

[fuzzy]

Thanks guys. I figured this was the case. The guy I bought it from didn't work on the bike. He had a friend who did the work for him and they all rode KDX's. I did take a look at the CDI box the 1st time I took the seat off. It's right under the ole jewels tied down nice and neatly. I thought it was in that location form the factory, but was suspicious of the fastening hardware(zip-ties). :P This is my 1st KDX and I just wasn't sure what I was looking at.

The jetting on this thing was WAY off though--165 main jet! It was a dog, but has come to life with some sense put into the carb. Still waiting for the delivery man on what I think will be the right needle to polish off the jetting....LOVE this bike.

Thx, again. I'm sure I'll be around this group often--I'm glad I found it!

 

[JasonWho]

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