Air intake

[xciting250-pigglet09]

I got a question.... I got an 09 xciting 250Ri... i recently changed the air filter and i notice the air intake tube where the air come in from outside has a hole on the bottom only(at the end) and not in the front is this normal?? to me it seen a lil restricting ... any suggestions on how to increase air intake??/ for better performance?? i already got a performance exhaust

[Rocksham]

I also thought the same thing when I changed my air filter. Have you made any changes to the intake yet?

[Urbestfriend]

You may be referring to the inlet hole.  It only pulls air in from the bottom,  this way heavier particles are limited from making it into the filter box.  Now...If you wish to open the hole,  you may be inviting
tuning issues that can sometimes require changing jets in the carburetor.

[xciting250-pigglet09]

i havent done anything yet.... my model has the fuel injection.... would that make a difference??

[Rocksham]

My 2008 has a carb and I just replaced the whole air filter system with a pod filter. Starts and runs so that's good! I changed the plug too and will check it after a couple hundred miles to see if it is running lean or rich. I may have to change jets in the carb. We have 6 inches of snow and it's cold for now. It will be latter when I get some miles on it. I do not know what this change would do on a fuel injected bike.