Air filters / Filter box - replacement filters and how to waterproof air box

[bigmikeystylez]

Where does everyone buy their air filters from?

I got some water in the airbox on my wifes quad over the weekend (Polaris sportsman - 2017) ......filter got wet so we had to fry it all up and dry out the filter.

Wierd that my 2005 sportsman air box was perfectly dry and i probably hit the water holes harder than she did.

Thinking about buying 4 filters since both quads need one, to have an extra one to replace on the trail when/if they get wet.

Does anyone use the k&n ones?

And for keeping the airbox dry.....anyone have this issue? Wondering how to seal the airbox better to keep water out.

Any suggestions?

 

[papajake]

stay away from the k and n filters for your ATV's to seal them better get a new rubber gasket before you put it in coat the gasket with grease and always regrease the gasket when you open it up to make your filters last longer buy a k and n pre filter or the outside of the filter take it off wash it and vacuum out the filter

 

[Zrock]

If they are available for your machine go with a oiled foam filter. The oil helps stop the water from penetrating the filter.. I use notoil and have gotten water in my airbox but the filter stayed dry.

 

[neilsleder]

To make sure mine ranger seals (they are known for leaking air box) I put a light coat of grease on the lid, the black rtv sealant on the gasket. That way it’s sealed and it doesn’t stick that hard.

 

[bigmikeystylez]

great suggestions!!!

Where do you guys buy your air filters? And the gasket for the airbox?

 

[TylerG]

great suggestions!!!

Where do you guys buy your air filters? And the gasket for the airbox?

I've always bought mine from my dealer.

 

[DaveB]

Just remember that sealing the lid isn't going to keep the filter dry if you are going too deep for the air inlet. Snorkels are the answer in that case.

 

[Ronaha]

Just remember if you snorkel or rad relocate make sure you can return to stock before it goes on Kijiji.....and lady driven wink wink!