Lid or no lid, Box or no box

[dte825]

I just bought a clamp on style K&N filter kit that comes with the outerwears. I run through a lot of water where we ride and I'm wondering if I need to leave my lid on. I read somewhere that outerwears were waterproof. Seems fishy to me. I dont get into too deep of water but I'm usally haulin' ass and water is flying everywhere. If the outerwears are waterproof, can I get rid of my airbox all together (if I re-route my crankcase breather hose to a higher spot)?

 

[yakuza]

Don't get rid of the airbox. They're water "repellant" not water proof. If you're riding in water that's as high as your seat, I'd leave the lid on too. I had my lid off my Rappy and even with the outerwears cover I'd have problems with water every here and there.

 

[97warriorrider]

i would leave everything on and vent your lid.

 

[dte825]

Thanks for your answers. I just spent about three hours reading past posts on this topic so I'm straight on this subject.