Is there a good reason to leave that secondary cover in place? I took it off when changing the factory air filter and it seems good without it . Wayne thanks

[2015 Z Force 800 53/Trail EPS]

With all the stuff being grabbed and slung off the tire..and just being kicked up, the chance of something smacking and breaking a big piece of plastic is pretty high. I think I would rather replace that cover then the entire air box.. probably a lot cheaper too. JMO.

Somebody decided the Titanic should have a single hull too. Look how well that worked out.

you gentlemen made really good points , I put the cover back on. Thanks for the feed back! Wayne