Originally Posted by Mr. Nellis

I'm not real knowledgable in this department... Is there any "automotive" advantage/disadvantage to getting rid of the football and going with an uncovered filter or some aftermarket solution that channels air directly to the intake? Will the bike run any differently at all? How? It seems obvious that more air will reach the engine without the football covering the filter, but does that matter? Or is it strictly a matter of appearance?