Air filter box clearance

[NEIL_HUTCH]

Hi,
I'm sure this has been asked and answered before, but I just can't see the topic.

The filter cover on my LML star is very close to the body. Is this ok, and if it's normal can I just cut some of the body away to make space. I'm after one of those veturi kits to be fitted when the scooter goes in for a crankshaft upgrade.

Cheers in advance