vx 110 air filter

cyrillefrenchy · 12-10-2009, 10:24 PM

hello
i just bought yesterday two 2008 vx 110 and the owner was proud to tell me he remove the air filter to gain power and speed, i doubt it...
where can buy new air filters beside yamaha dealers, the retail price is $107.00 ea?
any aftermarker source? the yamaha part # is 6d3-14451-00-00. can i run the ski without the air filter? i am concern about running too lean, these engines are already working with the plugs pretty whites.
frenchy

Water Worx · 12-10-2009, 10:26 PM

I throw them in the garbage as well,4 stroke plugs are always white.

cyrillefrenchy · 12-10-2009, 10:29 PM

thank you for the very fast response, so can i ride the ski without filters?

Water Worx · 12-10-2009, 10:35 PM

Yes they run fine without them,there is not that much sand out on the water.

cyrillefrenchy · 12-10-2009, 10:44 PM

ok thank's
i was concerned about running too lean more than sand and dust on the water

bulldogs101 · 12-11-2009, 11:42 PM

if you decide to put them in, i have 2 for the vx, oem yamaha ones, brand new factory sealed, both for 140 shipped

cyrillefrenchy · 12-12-2009, 08:45 AM

ok i will let you know, i am already bidding on ebay for r&d filters, if i don't win i will buy yours, 5 days to go.
thank's
frenchy

ISLANDRACING · 12-13-2009, 08:27 AM

Whats funny....
if by chance something ( whatever it may be ) does actually get sucked into the intake and blow your motor, you guys would be the first to reinstall the stock air filter then go crying to the dealer about your blown engine, wanting Yamaha to pay for it.---say it aint so.....
( aftermarket replacement filters are cheap enough--- do it right )
just my .02

Iguana · 12-13-2009, 10:08 AM

I do not think my outboard engine has an air filter on it.

But outboards and inboards are not the same animal. Crap tends to get into your bilge. No matter how clean the bilge is - something is in there. And that something can get sucked in. Also, I believe the fir filter helps to keep water out of the air intake by adding a physical barrier.

Depending on where you ride, there can be as much dust in the air as on land. Even here in South Florida where I ride in the big ocean - sand from Africa gets blown in. Across many miles of open Atlantic Ocean.

I doubt that you will notice much "performance gain" by removing the air filter. I plan on leaving mine in place. As for the cost of a replacement - boating is not a cheap past time. $100 for an air filter every season or two is just part of the game. Just add that cost in to all the other costs associated with going out (gas, oil, cleaning supplies, trailer maintenance, parts, accessories, ice, food, drinks, and so on). You will find that the air filter is actually a minor expense

KR · 12-13-2009, 10:54 AM

Taking off the air filters gives your boat maximum air flow, giving it the most performance possible. Though, I would never run one like that. Air filters and flame arrestors do NOT keep water out, only dust and other small materials. Fitted jackets/sleeves/covers that are specific for your air filter/flame arrestor will keep most splash out of your motor. No part will ever keep all of the water out completely.