Air box mod done

[Gumby 1100_imp]

Gotta ask, does it do any good?
Not trying to start an oil thread, an honest question from a fellow rider considering an inexpensive mod.

Well, Spiderwatts did write: "helps it breathe better, along with nice sound and a hair more HP/TQ". It's hard to dispute the "nice sound", however...

The problem is that "hair more HP/TQ" is very hard to quantify and may partly be placebo effect (especially with the increased "vroom-vroom" sound). Generally, when removing the air box (snorkel) on any bike there may be an increase in power, but usually only at wide-open-throttle. For normal driving, there can actually be a reduction in low end torque and a lack of smoothness (less linear throttle response) at low speeds. I have experienced this on a few bikes after installing Big Air Kits and/or removing the air box...

Engineers did not just create that air box to comply with EPA noise regulations. It also assures that the incoming air flow is metered/controlled to provide a balance of good low end torque and throttle smoothness.