Thunder Air Kit in the rain - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

kevinm7609 · 06-27-2006, 12:33 PM

I guys just updated my bike with new pipes, pcIII, and thunder air kit. Has anyone had problems with riding the bike in the rain with the thunder air kit? It seems like with the open butterflys you would have problems with rain water in the air filter. Just curious what everyones thoughts/experience is on this.

Kev

arkieollie · 06-27-2006, 09:16 PM

The k and n filter is made to shed water....I have a round thunder air kit and never had any trouble in the rain.

BlueMax · 06-28-2006, 02:31 PM

Good question kevinm7609, I was also wondering the same thing. And Thank you arkieollie for the answer. I hope to buy one as soon as I get the money.

NA7A · 06-28-2006, 08:02 PM

I got caught in a very bad rainstorm one day a few months back and I mean it was bad (Oregon, go figure). I even had a few cars push a wall of water at me and drench me bad. As you can see from my post sig photo... I even have the "stinger option" and the bike never even blinked at the rain. No problems but maybe I was just lucky too.

Take care,

NA7A

BlaznBlu · 06-28-2006, 08:32 PM

Same thing here, Thunder with Stinger. Rode through some tough rain a couple of times, no problems at all.

kevinm7609 · 06-28-2006, 09:07 PM

Thanks for the posts guys I feel alot more comfortable now.

1911rookie2 · 06-30-2006, 11:53 PM

kevin or any Thunder MFG Hypercharger user,

Is there a possibility someone post a pic of your thunder air kit installed in your M50? I'm concerned about the leg clearance. Thanks in advance.

aguyintx66 · 07-01-2006, 03:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1911rookie2

kevin or any Thunder MFG Hypercharger user,

Is there a possibility someone post a pic of your thunder air kit installed in your M50? I'm concerned about the leg clearance. Thanks in advance.

I have the hypercharger on mine and the stock box sticks out more than the hypercharger.

http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...reamliner.html

Mavman · 07-01-2006, 09:26 AM

Remember to check the K&N every so often after getting stuck in the rain OR dirty roads and keep the filter charged and oiled. If it's dirty and/or pink as a baby's sunburned arse....it'll need done.

K&N Products Recharger Filter Care Service Kit for Suzuki Boulevard M50

If ya have a round or teardrop kit....this helps too.

Thunder Manufacturing Air Kit Rain Cover, Round or Oval for Suzuki Boulevard M50

1911rookie2 · 07-01-2006, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aguyintx66

I have the hypercharger on mine and the stock box sticks out more than the hypercharger.

http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...reamliner.html

Thanks. It helps my decision to get one.

06-27-2006, 12:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
kevinm7609 Newbie Joined: May 2006 Bike: 2006 Suzuki M50 Black Location: Roseville, Michigan Posts: 18	Thunder Air Kit in the rain I guys just updated my bike with new pipes, pcIII, and thunder air kit. Has anyone had problems with riding the bike in the rain with the thunder air kit? It seems like with the open butterflys you would have problems with rain water in the air filter. Just curious what everyones thoughts/experience is on this. Kev

06-28-2006, 02:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
BlueMax Found second gear by accident Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: Northeast Houston Posts: 314	Good question kevinm7609, I was also wondering the same thing. And Thank you arkieollie for the answer. I hope to buy one as soon as I get the money. __________________ Good luck and safe riding, BlueMax

06-28-2006, 08:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
BlaznBlu Clutch Cadet Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 2008 Black/Silver GSX650F. 2005 Black M50 with blue ghost flames. Location: West Melbourne, FL Posts: 917	Same thing here, Thunder with Stinger. Rode through some tough rain a couple of times, no problems at all. __________________ When we drink, we get drunk. When we get drunk, we fall asleep. When we fall asleep, we commit no sin. When we commit no sin, we go to heaven. So let's all get drunk and go to heaven!

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06-27-2006, 09:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
arkieollie Kickstand Operator Joined: Dec 2005 Bike: Sold my m50 and got a 07 street bob Posts: 285	The k and n filter is made to shed water....I have a round thunder air kit and never had any trouble in the rain.

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NA7A Clunked into first gear Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 07 HD Sportster 1200C, 05 Suzuki M50 (sold) Location: Oregon Posts: 220	I got caught in a very bad rainstorm one day a few months back and I mean it was bad (Oregon, go figure). I even had a few cars push a wall of water at me and drench me bad. As you can see from my post sig photo... I even have the "stinger option" and the bike never even blinked at the rain. No problems but maybe I was just lucky too. Take care, NA7A

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kevinm7609 Newbie Joined: May 2006 Bike: 2006 Suzuki M50 Black Location: Roseville, Michigan Posts: 18	Thanks for the posts guys I feel alot more comfortable now.

06-30-2006, 11:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
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