So, in my mind there is no perfect solution for this. The reason I am posting this is to get input from other members seeking a good/better solution. Each solution has some advantages, and for sure they all have their disadvantages. Remember, these are just my opinions, I am not putting them out there as facts. On top of that, I am basing my opinion on the conditions I ride in, which is desert and highly dusty conditions. Which can kill a motor quickly.
The warrior snorkel doesn’t provide a good pre-filter. The intake pipe is designed to go up thru the body, which you need to cut, I am not real keen on that idea. Idiot came up with a good compromise by adding a S&B type filter instead of the snorkel. Some people think that is too loud. But do like the heavy pipe from the stock intake to the top of the body. I believe you can put the stock cover back over that. You might be able to put a 90 degree fitting and run another pipe to the rear to hang the S&B on to help with the noise.
The Honda particle separator is just too big and dorkie for me. Plus, it requires more electrical draw, and some people think the fan is too loud. What I do like is the pipe from the air box to the air intake with a replacement piece for air intake that the pipe extends thru. The pipe is heavy duty, and you can put the stock cover back on. This gives you the option to move a S&B to the rear of the machine also.
The Unifilter is a good option, but you will still be task with replacing the stock filter which is expensive in the long run, and an on-going cost at 40 bucks a pop even if the duration of replacement is longer.
The RC2 filter looks like a good option because you can wet wash or dry clean the filter and use it over and over. It is expensive to purchase, but with the factory filters being about 40 bucks a piece it wouldn’t take long to ROI that expense. It is supposed to be a better filtering option than the stock Honda for small dust particles. I don’t know if the Unifilter would fit under that or not. If so, that could almost be the best option. This would leave your machine stock without any mods.
However, the perfect scenario in my mind at this time would be: (just because I like doing stuff and having trick looking mods) The RC2 filter – The intake pipe from the Honda separator with replacement air intake piece, piping to the rear of the roll cage with a S&B washable filter on the end of that. You could wash the RC2 filter and the S&B. With a pre-filter like the S&B before the RC2 I think the RC2 would last a very long time without having to wash or clean it, and with the S&B at or toward the rear, you would reduce the sound problem.
Of course, I am sure none of these manufactures would sell you just the parts you need, so the my perfect scenario wouldn’t work because you couldn’t get the parts. I already ask Warrior for a part and was refused.
Anyone else? Of course, I always overthink everything so it is ok to jump on me, I can take it. LOL
The warrior snorkel doesn’t provide a good pre-filter. The intake pipe is designed to go up thru the body, which you need to cut, I am not real keen on that idea. Idiot came up with a good compromise by adding a S&B type filter instead of the snorkel. Some people think that is too loud. But do like the heavy pipe from the stock intake to the top of the body. I believe you can put the stock cover back over that. You might be able to put a 90 degree fitting and run another pipe to the rear to hang the S&B on to help with the noise.
The Honda particle separator is just too big and dorkie for me. Plus, it requires more electrical draw, and some people think the fan is too loud. What I do like is the pipe from the air box to the air intake with a replacement piece for air intake that the pipe extends thru. The pipe is heavy duty, and you can put the stock cover back on. This gives you the option to move a S&B to the rear of the machine also.
The Unifilter is a good option, but you will still be task with replacing the stock filter which is expensive in the long run, and an on-going cost at 40 bucks a pop even if the duration of replacement is longer.
The RC2 filter looks like a good option because you can wet wash or dry clean the filter and use it over and over. It is expensive to purchase, but with the factory filters being about 40 bucks a piece it wouldn’t take long to ROI that expense. It is supposed to be a better filtering option than the stock Honda for small dust particles. I don’t know if the Unifilter would fit under that or not. If so, that could almost be the best option. This would leave your machine stock without any mods.
However, the perfect scenario in my mind at this time would be: (just because I like doing stuff and having trick looking mods) The RC2 filter – The intake pipe from the Honda separator with replacement air intake piece, piping to the rear of the roll cage with a S&B washable filter on the end of that. You could wash the RC2 filter and the S&B. With a pre-filter like the S&B before the RC2 I think the RC2 would last a very long time without having to wash or clean it, and with the S&B at or toward the rear, you would reduce the sound problem.
Of course, I am sure none of these manufactures would sell you just the parts you need, so the my perfect scenario wouldn’t work because you couldn’t get the parts. I already ask Warrior for a part and was refused.
Anyone else? Of course, I always overthink everything so it is ok to jump on me, I can take it. LOL
