fiberglass watershield covers

bodde911sc · 05-11-2010, 05:01 AM

Does anybody know if the fiberglass (amber in color) watershield air filter covers are still available anywhere? I remember seeing somewhere on this forum that someone was making them. That's for your help.

Tom

Series900 · 05-11-2010, 07:53 AM

yes, amber twill for K&N fitment email series900ATnhvtDOTnet

RWebb · RWebb's Garage

Steve W. says they leak (dirty) air into the motor.

I reinforced mine (CF ones) with Al hexcell. Otherwise, you need to take them off except at car shows, or use the metal ones.

Series900 · 05-11-2010, 09:31 AM

apply foam tape to top of filter for complete seal to FRP part

bodde911sc · 05-11-2010, 10:19 AM

Damon@series900
what phone number can I reach you at? What is the price for the amber covers?
Thanks for your help.

RWebb · RWebb's Garage

Quote:

Originally Posted by Series900

apply foam tape to top of filter for complete seal to FRP part

I'm told they distort too much for that.

GaryR · GaryR's Garage

Why not just lay a good thick layer of glass with mat reinforcement into the inside top of the cap? Would add about 1/4" thickness and make them substantially stiffer. Just wouldn't be as "see-through"... unless that's why people want them? I assumed it was to match the look of the clear RSR shroud.

Steve@Rennsport · 05-11-2010, 02:00 PM

While its a bit more work, one can also add a good thick layer of grease on top of the rubber to seal it against the FB with a minimum of pressure.

Years ago, I used to do just that on my off-road racing motorcycles with excellent success. It worked very well for the Baja 1000 and Mint 400,.....

Series900 · 05-12-2010, 05:05 AM

shop#6o3-863-oo9o

Series900 · 05-12-2010, 10:46 AM

packed ,labeled and shipped, thanks

CurtEgerer · CurtEgerer's Garage

I've been running mine hard for 3 years or so. Haven't coughed up a piston yet

bodde911sc · 05-13-2010, 10:33 AM

Damon,
thanks for the quick work, check is in the mail.
Tom

RWebb · RWebb's Garage

FG reinforcement might work - it would certainly make it easier for a layer of grease to seal.

I'd rather have some fragments of grease go down my tubes than have stick-on foam tape pieces go down the hatch.

Al hexcell adds little wt. but I appreciate that not everyone believes in overkill.