Air Box Snorkels.

[Woodsman]

Just wondering if it,s ok to remove these . Will it have any effect on the bike?

[FJmonkey]

The entire airbox or just the two ducts on either side? The two small ducts should have no effect as far as I can tell. Removing the airbox also removes the filter. You really want a filter, what you put back on might affect the carb settings. I put UNI pods on and Suppertrap slip-ons so jetting was changed as well. If your not changing your pipe then you may not need to play with your carbs.

[Woodsman]

Just the two snorkels either side is all i want to take  away. I am just looking for a little space for the small relay that goes with the coil mod.
Filter and air box will be the same.

[FeralRdr]

At the recommendation of a mechanic friend, I pulled mine out a few years ago to increase air flow into the air box.  I haven't noticed any ill effects.  My friend told me that the purpose of the snorkels was to help quiet the bike down.  I haven't really noticed any difference in noise level myself, but it does seam to help the bike breath better, especially at higher elevations.