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06 Mar 2006 09:46 #28658
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I am at a point now in my project which I can either throw the old airbox back into the bike or go with individual pods. I just wanted to find out what the difference between the two would be? and if there would have to be modification to the carb if I did decide to run PODS. I still am going to run the stock exhaust on the KZ750, but in the future may switch this also. So any advice is welcome!:whistle:
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06 Mar 2006 10:06 #28665
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With pods one will have to likely rejet and retune the carbs, I've read here and elsewhere that pods are sensitive to side winds and rain and, if, like me, you ride on dusty gravel roads will probably require more cleaning.
So far I've not seen much in the way of dyno comparisons to know whether pods are worth the trouble. I'm happy with the stock airbox.
So far I've not seen much in the way of dyno comparisons to know whether pods are worth the trouble. I'm happy with the stock airbox.
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Nates vintage bike axiom: Riding is the reward for time spent wrenching.
Murphys corollary: Wrenching is the result of time spent riding.
1979 KZ650 (Complete!)
1979 KZ650 SR (Sold!)
1979 KL250 (For sale)
1994 Bayou 400 (four wheel peel )
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06 Mar 2006 10:46 #28675
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One reason why I was looking to get away from the stock box was to have easy access to taking the carbs off, but I guess if I am going to have to have higher maintance, those would be more difficult. I am in the country more or less, so I would also have to deal with the dust and stuff during the summer, ha. I was just wondering if there was a performance difference which would make it worthwhile, ha.
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06 Mar 2006 15:01 #28752
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Pulling carbs of with airbox is the biggest hassle in the world. Can't beat stock setup for relibility though. What are we talking once every couple of years pull airbox?
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06 Mar 2006 15:09 #28755
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Anybody have a can of worms?! Pods or airbox is like an oil or helmet thread.
I have them and like them, but when my bikes at work and its suposed to rain I have to throw a sheet of carbaord over the bike to keep the pods dry, it does make a difference when they are wet, but I wouldnt go back.
I have them and like them, but when my bikes at work and its suposed to rain I have to throw a sheet of carbaord over the bike to keep the pods dry, it does make a difference when they are wet, but I wouldnt go back.
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06 Mar 2006 15:38 #28762
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just my opinion from my own experiance.
Pods are fine for racing when all you do is nail it and stay in it. but for street drivability the stock airbox is the only way to go.
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Pods are fine for racing when all you do is nail it and stay in it. but for street drivability the stock airbox is the only way to go.
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06 Mar 2006 16:24 #28776
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Been running pods sice the early 80's. Same set too. I clean and re-oil thme every spring. I have never had any of the so called problems, wind, rain or dirt. I live in the high desert of Kalifornia and the winds get up to 60 MPH. I still ride the bike and have never experienced the wind problems I have heard about. My bike runs better and the carbs are very easy to work on now. I will NEVER go back. The only problem is getting the jetting correct but once that is done their great and even that was easier than trying to put the stock airbox back.
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06 Mar 2006 16:48 #28787
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Another nice thing about getting rid of the stock air box is you gain a ton of storage space uder the seat. Pods are the way to go. I have never had a problem with drivability.
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06 Mar 2006 17:51 #28817
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So then my next question would be, ha, What kind of PODs are you guys running and what, if any modifications(Jet Size, etc) would you suggest to do for a stock exhaust on a 80' kZ 750?
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06 Mar 2006 18:05 #28822
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Pods are the way to go in my opinion. K&N is on mine. Cost a little more, but it was worth it.
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06 Mar 2006 18:56 #28862
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Hey Peach,
Go for the pods if you want but keep everything you had from the stock setup.
A bike with pods is worth LESS than a bike with the stock air box! I mean it's worth a BUNCH less!
Collectors look for a bike with low mileage and a bike that has had been treated respectfully.
PODS = ROMP = Hard Use = Lower Value
Go for the pods if you wish but keep in mind that most owners who choose pods do so because of their fears of reassembling the carbs with the stock airbox. Not because they think the pods work any better!
Bank on it!
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Go for the pods if you want but keep everything you had from the stock setup.
A bike with pods is worth LESS than a bike with the stock air box! I mean it's worth a BUNCH less!
Collectors look for a bike with low mileage and a bike that has had been treated respectfully.
PODS = ROMP = Hard Use = Lower Value
Go for the pods if you wish but keep in mind that most owners who choose pods do so because of their fears of reassembling the carbs with the stock airbox. Not because they think the pods work any better!
Bank on it!
KZCSI
www.KZ1300.com
Riders:
1968 BSA 441 Shooting Star, 1970 BSA 650 Lightning, 1974 W3, 1976 KZ900, 1979 KZ750 Twin, 1979 KZ750 Twin Trike, 1981 KZ1300, 1982 KZ1100 Spectre, 2000 Valkyrie, 2009 Yamaha Roadliner S. 1983 GL 1100
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1985 ZN1300
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06 Mar 2006 18:57 #28865
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I have K&Ns which were installed by a PO. The carbs were rejetted and I gotta say I' happy with them. Romoving carbs is a snip.
However, I would'nt do it myself now for the simple reason that the carbs on my beast are Keihins and parts are hard to come by. If you have Mikunis you may be in a better position to look for alternative jet sizes.
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However, I would'nt do it myself now for the simple reason that the carbs on my beast are Keihins and parts are hard to come by. If you have Mikunis you may be in a better position to look for alternative jet sizes.
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