'85 T3 air box issues

[nick_n_ii]

Ok here's the issue I took it out to paint the frame and now can't get it back in.

Any advise?

Should I run a open air filter?

It's only a trail trike not for use in the mud..

[81k]

you can run w/o your air box, but if you cross any water, it can shut you down for a bit, or at least make it cough and possibly kill it until it dries. This happened to me on my '05 450R, and I just had my air box lid removed.

[brotha-rod]

well it is stubern but goes in from right side with some force, or if your shock and linkage is still off it goes in easier from middle.
open air filter performs best thats what i use on my drag tecate

[nick_n_ii]

Ok, so what do you use for a open air filter?

That's what I'm leaning to. I have a Polaris ATV for if I want to play in the mud..

[dcreel]

I use a k&n with an outerwear on mine.

[nick_n_ii]

Might have to try that.

Only prob is I've never had any luck with a K&N. Used them with outwares on my old Banshee. It lasted all of 2 months than the filter came apart.

After that I got a Uni-Filter with a outwares for it...

[brotha-rod]

get one with a 90" degree bend from sprock racing works nice