This is gonna sound like a stupid question but how the hell does on get at the SMR 511 air filter? Looking at the exploded diagram and how the airbox is in the frame it looks like the engine has to be removed from the frame to access the air filter. I am trusting that isn't true but considering how the shifter pedal is mounted I am still worried. I haven't yet pulled the bodywork to have a close look at it. On a related topic what are people doing to open up air flow in the airbox? The filter looks HUGE.
Take the right side plastic off, release the two clips, assuming you are standing facing the filter housing, pull the bottom half of the filter directly out toward you. It may require a bit of wiggling the first time, but it's easy once you do it the first time. No need to dig any further than taking the right side plastic off.
2012 TC airbox is said to be redesigned for more flow. Seems to be a limiting factor on these machines. Maybe you could fit one of those? Other than that you could put holes in the side that comes off, not sure that would help.
