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- The_New_Kid
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could this be because the air box is not on??
'99 GMC Suburban K1500
'83 Kawasaki KZ550 M LTD
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You've got two choices start learning every thing you can about jetting and pod filters or put the air box back on.
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If the bike was jetted lean from the factory, then the bike may be running real lean. Kinda risky.
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'99 GMC Suburban K1500
'83 Kawasaki KZ550 M LTD
Lifes journey is not to arrive at the grave safely and in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, shouting ''Holy sh*t, what a ride!''
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That is from Z1enterprises. Shipping will cost about eight bucks.
I like pods over stock airbox because there is less hassle changing carbs. Roy
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- The_New_Kid
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The pods cost about eight bucks each and pilots cost $2.75 and mains $1.60.
That is from Z1enterprises. Shipping will cost about eight bucks.
I like pods over stock airbox because there is less hassle changing carbs. Roy
I looked and couldn't find any pods mains or pilots. the pilots are clean and I figure those don't need to be replaced. it has an aftermarket header on it, what size jets should I go to with pods, and where can I find them?
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'83 Kawasaki KZ550 M LTD
Lifes journey is not to arrive at the grave safely and in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, shouting ''Holy sh*t, what a ride!''
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roy-b-boy-b wrote:
The pods cost about eight bucks each and pilots cost $2.75 and mains $1.60.
That is from Z1enterprises. Shipping will cost about eight bucks.
I like pods over stock airbox because there is less hassle changing carbs. Roy
I looked and couldn't find any pods mains or pilots. the pilots are clean and I figure those don't need to be replaced. it has an aftermarket header on it, what size jets should I go to with pods, and where can I find them?
not an expert, but if you want to run pods(spring for the k and n) and you have a pipe,probably up 2 sizes on the pilot and 2-3 on the main......running pods and a pipe takes a little trial and error.....you ll be pulling those carbs off more than once.....the last thing you want is a lean condition.....keep an eye on your plugs...
its all part of the learning curve.....there is a buttload of knowledgeable people here for you.(not me.:woohoo: )..all you have to do is read and take it all in......
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- The_New_Kid
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I looked and couldn't find any pods mains or pilots. the pilots are clean and I figure those don't need to be replaced. it has an aftermarket header on it, what size jets should I go to with pods, and where can I find them?
nevermind, I found what I was looking for, I think I may have been thinking of somewhere else, it's hard to find parts for this bike, I have only found 2 places that sell any bike specific parts pertaining to this bike.
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