Modern Vespa

Those are perfect Dave! In fact, I'm thinking perhaps I can attach one on each side by modifying two sidecars of some kind. Hmm, I guess I can go ahead and replace the engine too. Jets even. The REAL New York Jets.

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"Has anyone tried one of these? "

These look really nice. The only place I found them was on ebay and the largest size was only good up to 200 cc.

post an ebay link please

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I did see those parts, but I'm not sure it would be a huge improvement over the stock airbox because of the size.

ive always been a fan of K&N but im a little worried with british weather that it might be a bit exposed to the rain.

Be careful with the ebay filters! they might look good but they dont filter all that well!

Select one of the K&N filters for which either the Drycharger or Snowcharger filter wrap is available.

I've ridden with mine in heavy rain and flooded streets. No problem. Key is to provide some level of protection to prevent water from directly hitting filter. Stock filter will take on water riding through water.

I didnt know you could get Drycharger's!

thats perfect, bearing in mind ive only done 300 miles do you think i should run it in a little more before i start modding?

Keep in mind that Drycharger and Snowcharger sleeves are only available for a limited number of filters. You can look for filters with the desired intake dimension on this page -- http://www.knfilters.com/universal/universal.htm -- and then click on the individual filter part number. The new page that opens shows a picture of the filter and lists any accessories that are available. Be aware that the Prechargers do not have the water repelling characteristics that the Drychargers or Snowchargers have.

Doing the research now is good, but I'd wait a bit before actually doing mods.

My apologies if I missed it, but what did you guys do with the thin hose that goes from the "front end" of the air box to the front of the bike? Cap it at the other end? The hose is seen in this vid:

I think they ended up capping it with a breather filter of some sort or another, but a lot of people are going with the stock airbox mod that Ponydrvr posted about a while back.

As a side note, the clutch bell from that video is loose and that blueing you see around it is a good indicator. The retainer nut has backed off and the clutch is grinding away at the belt during idle.

I see. Just to clarify; leave the length of hose and put a filter on the end where it used to connect to the airbox?

I plan to do the airbox mod and might even have it sent out to be done. And if I do, I need some sort of filter in its place while it's being modded. I plan to compare the two and decide which one to stick with.

I believe so, but having never done that particular mod, I'd look around the forum a bit more.

As far as sending it off, I think Ponydrvr might have cores on hand. I could be mis-remembering that. The turn around should be quick, with the main delay being shipping time.

Yes to breather.

I removed mine and installed PonyDriver`s. Much more happy.

Indeed I do have a core for quick turnaround. I will be happy to help you whenever you are ready.

PM sent. Thanks!

With regards to the resting postion of the intake on the swingarm, would it be unwise to zip-tie the intake to the loop the foam is sitting on, as it will tug at the intake as it rebound?

edit: I'm guessing not since the OEM air box was hard attached to the swing arm?