Drilled Air Box

[EGGMAN]

I bought a used 98 xtc 700 this last summer and when I was summerizing it I found that the bottom of the air box had about six 3/8" holes drilled in it. Does anyone have any experience with this mod that you could share with me.
Thanks

 

[MM 700]

Don't they all? I dont think its a mod. I think that just the way they are stock.

There is a airbox mod, where you drill the shelf and top half. You can check in the Tech section for details.

 

[EGGMAN]

You may be right. I had a 2000 sxr a few years ago and I didn't remember seeing that on the bottom, and that is why I asked.

 

[bluemonster1]

them holes are for drainage.Mine are like that also.

 

[norwegian]

I believe there are 2 drainage holes, not 6!

 

[bluemonster1]

did you assume that or did you actually check it ADRIAN.Mine has 6 holes.

 

[norwegian]

Are you assuming it's stock? Have you had that sled since day one? I cleaned the airbox on my MM and I think I would have noticed if it had 6 drainage holes, because that's a little more than you need I think. But I could be wrong.

 

[bluemonster1]

After the Flood waters go down here and I get a chance to clean out the shed from this water,I will ride my sleds there and winterize them.I will check the air box when I take them out for fogging.
The water is a little deep there right now,don't you agree:

 

[yamahauler4]

yes, there are about 6 small holes in my 00 sxr. actually got sick of blowback oil dripping into the pan thru them, so stuck a 3/4" long piece of faucet tubing in them. air still gets in, but oil stays put til I clean it out.

fwiw, I heard the airbox mod isn't very good, and causes problems?

 

[EGGMAN]

Thanks for all the help. I had the same concerns when I saw the holes.