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- dman3998
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I've enlisted the help of a career mechanic and long-time Kaw guy, and he claims that pods are hard to jet correctly.
MANY hours of tuning seems to even out the mixture a bit, but I might actually end up putting my airbox back on and using an aftermarket high-flow airbox filter.
I know you can get them for newer bikes, never looked for one for an old KZ.
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... might actually end up putting my airbox back on and using an aftermarket high-flow airbox filter. I know you can get them for newer bikes, never looked for one for an old KZ.
Z1E lists K&N air filters for many KZ models.
Z1
and
KZ900
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KZ's
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That being said, I'll never run anything but pods on my old Kaws. The tuning hasn't been an issue for me, I enjoy turning wrenches and don't mind the 15 minutes it takes to pull the carbs off and rejet them.
I've also never had an issue with my pods pulling air funny in a side wind or sucking water in the rain. I don't park it outside in the rain so I don't worry about them filling up with water when parked.
I love the sound of the free flowing intake and while I've never done a dyno comparison to tell you exactly how much extra power they produce, the K&N pods I'm running now definitely give more pop than the stock air box, and more airflow/power than the el cheapo Emgo pods I used to run.
Are pods right for you? Only you can answer that question. Do you struggle to tune carbs now? If so I'd probably stay away from pods, because if you're not up to snuff with carb tuning you'll get frustrated in a hurry with tuning the carbs for pods.
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yes pods can be a bitch what with pilots,mains,needles,airscrews.... but I would not have it any other way
Omaha is cool too.
regards....Jim
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anarki650 I love your bike,I believe I seen it over @ do the ton...I am copying your numberplate idea instead of sidecovers for my 550a
yes pods can be a bitch what with pilots,mains,needles,airscrews.... but I would not have it any other way
Omaha is cool too.
regards....Jim
Hey thanks!! Yeah, I'm over on the Ton too.
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Till then I will just hang out with all you KZ guru's and absorb all the info I can.
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