Hi all. I would love to get a freak kit for my 04 TBA. However financially that is not an option at the moment. I have Triumph after market exhausts fitted. What I was wondering is I have seen some posts on modifying the snorkle. Which leaves me with a couple of questions.

1)Can I safely remove the snorkle altogether without worrying about rain and dirt getting in?

2) Or would I be better trimming the snorkle and if I did that how much can I or should I remove?

3) Having made those mods would I be better off replacing the paper filter with a K & N filter?

Thanks for your help with this.

2004 TBA, Green, TOR's, AI and snorkle removed, K&N filter.