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PODS or Stock Airbox?
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08 Feb 2008 14:55 #193522
by dutchz
1974 Kawasaki Z1
Stock front hub and rear axle.
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KZReeder wrote:
Amen brother.
As far as the convenience of putting covers on the pods... who gives a rip. If we wanted comfy reliable and quiet bikes we'd all be riding stockers... I love that after I really get on the pipe and run through the gears at full throttle my ears are ringing for about 10 minutes. I love a bike that feels alive and connected to the road... is that what they call soul?
Amen brother.
1974 Kawasaki Z1
Stock front hub and rear axle.
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08 Feb 2008 15:51 #193528
by Locozuna
KZ900LTD, KZ750LTD, KZ650, 72'Triumph Trident
"Over the Mountains
Of the Moon,
Down the Valley of the Shadow,
Ride, boldly ride,"
The shade replied
"If you seek for Eldorado!"
Replied by Locozuna on topic PODS or Stock Airbox?
Actually I give a rip. I really don't want to have to baby my ride to that degree. I am less and less into wrenchin' and fiddlin' today and more into riding. I also admit comfy is nice and I do like a well kept stocker but I know they are not for everyone. Fact is I appreciate just about all bike types and have been lucky enough to have owned and rode all types. In fact I have rode some quiet, comfy, reliable, stockers that were dripping with soul. It's just perspective. Lots of different perspectives.
KZ900LTD, KZ750LTD, KZ650, 72'Triumph Trident
"Over the Mountains
Of the Moon,
Down the Valley of the Shadow,
Ride, boldly ride,"
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"If you seek for Eldorado!"
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19 Nov 2008 04:19 - 19 Nov 2008 04:25 #248276
by Wild and KZ Guy
A couple of Old School Minibikes
1980 LTD KZ650 E1
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I just picked up a sweet 1980 650LTD. 15000 original miles! I'll probably keep it, and sell my 77650. The LTD came with pods on it, runs great. My question is, how do I know if they are K&N pods or not? I don't see any apparent markings on them. They are dark grey in color. I posted 2 pics, one with flash, one without. Thanks for any help!:S
A couple of Old School Minibikes
1980 LTD KZ650 E1
Last edit: 19 Nov 2008 04:25 by Wild and KZ Guy. Reason: 2nd pic
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19 Nov 2008 06:19 #248298
by wiredgeorge
wiredgeorge Motorcycle Carburetors
Mico TX
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The K&N filters are fabric and a dull reddish color. The ones you show in the picture are Emgo paper-element pods.
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19 Nov 2008 09:08 #248323
by KZQ
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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I've read that paper filters are damaged by washing or wetting with water. Something about the paper swelling and closing up the pores.
Any body else have any thoughts on paper elements?
KZCSI
Any body else have any thoughts on paper elements?
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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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19 Nov 2008 12:27 #248344
by guitargeek
1980 KZ750-H1 (slightly altered)
1987 KZ1000-P6 "Ponch"
1979 GS1000 "Dadzuki"
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It's true.
Before I had these K&Ns I had Emgos that were just turds! I got caught out in the rain with them once and I barely made it home, it was running so poorly. Plus, the glue let go and the end caps started falling off.
Before that, I had the black UNI pods with the chrome caps. The foam rotted and crumbled.
I'm quite happy with my dual flange K&Ns. The only problem I've had with rain was when I was on a long trip and the rain was coming down in sheets. Quite intense! The bike wouldn't go any faster than 65 mph, but then again, I really had no business going over that speed in those conditions anyway. No sane person would have been riding a motorcycle through that downpour. I could barely see where I was going, and I had to be very careful to keep out of the ruts on the highway because I felt the tires hydroplane a few times. Once the rain slacked off to less than biblical proportions, the bike ran just fine.
Before I had these K&Ns I had Emgos that were just turds! I got caught out in the rain with them once and I barely made it home, it was running so poorly. Plus, the glue let go and the end caps started falling off.
Before that, I had the black UNI pods with the chrome caps. The foam rotted and crumbled.
I'm quite happy with my dual flange K&Ns. The only problem I've had with rain was when I was on a long trip and the rain was coming down in sheets. Quite intense! The bike wouldn't go any faster than 65 mph, but then again, I really had no business going over that speed in those conditions anyway. No sane person would have been riding a motorcycle through that downpour. I could barely see where I was going, and I had to be very careful to keep out of the ruts on the highway because I felt the tires hydroplane a few times. Once the rain slacked off to less than biblical proportions, the bike ran just fine.
1980 KZ750-H1 (slightly altered)
1987 KZ1000-P6 "Ponch"
1979 GS1000 "Dadzuki"
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