Good write up for another option. I had reservations of cutting as well. CID talked me into it and I was glad I did. I went with the HondaBob set up as the 10-80 option wasn't available yet. Pushing 6,000 miles on mine now. I haven't had to change the stock air filter in 2+ years I think. I do check it every year. How soon will Honda just change the intake to make it right? Hopefully when I'm ready for my next one. I never thought I'd have a SXS over 4,000 miles. But the Honda just keeps going. Suspension maintenance gets old, but about 50% less than working on a RZR! Our riding style certainly pushes the limits, so there is only so much you can expect from wear and tear items like the A-Arm bushings.