Sand storm and snorkel inlet
 

Hi

Any tips with regards to driving (or not driving) in a sand storm? Should you stop dead and wait for it to pass?

I have also heard that in general you should turn your snorkel inlet around so it faces to the rear while travelling in dusty conditions over extended periods.

Any tips or advice with regards to this would be appreciated.

Thank you
Hentie

My advice would be to stop the engine as soon as possible. If your air filtration is good, you will clog it up and that means extra work/expense. If it isn't good, you have sand in your engine, which is generally a bad idea.

Hi,

Yes turn the snorkel head round to face to the rear, this will help a bit but will still draw sand into the intake so its best to do this and find shelter asap!! even placing a sock or a close mesh type of bag will help to 'pre filter' the snorkel head but this may reduce engine efficiency and should also be used only as a last resort, removing it immediately when conditions improve. I've had to do this on a bike with open bellmouths and a landy!!

Hope this helps!!