To pod or not to pod?

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01 Dec 2012 20:13 #560836 by Calico
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I have a 1982 KZ750LTD. I finally acquired a mcct and while I was at it I found a quad set of pod reasonably priced. I've heard mixed opinions about them but I wanna give'em a shot to see for myself. My question is this; With the carbs I have (non adjustable needle) do I have to do anything to them prior to pod install? Thanks in advance!
81' KZ750LTD 4 CYL
82' KZ750LTD 4 CYL

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01 Dec 2012 21:08 #560847 by 4TheKZ1000
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I would keep the stock air box as pods can cause problems with the tune of carbs and bike. It involves more than flipping air filters.

Just stay stock....and enjoy.

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01 Dec 2012 21:10 #560849 by 650ed
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Calico wrote: I have a 1982 KZ750LTD. I finally acquired a mcct and while I was at it I found a quad set of pod reasonably priced. I've heard mixed opinions about them but I wanna give'em a shot to see for myself. My question is this; With the carbs I have (non adjustable needle) do I have to do anything to them prior to pod install? Thanks in advance!


Only if you want to be able to ride. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)

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01 Dec 2012 21:48 #560860 by RTGPZ
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I believe it'd best to stay with stock, putting pods on will most likely lean out your pilot jet. Its hard to tell most bikes run rich from factory so it may not bother at all and run better. But you may only have to adjust mixture screw.
old school w/ new look
02gsxr 1000 front forks w/6 piston calipers
06 gxsr 750 rear suspension
6 speed trans out of gpz550
Reinforced frame
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02 Dec 2012 03:29 #560906 by bountyhunter
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On the upside, you won't need any other hobbies besides working on your bike.... :laugh:
1979 KZ-750 Twin

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02 Dec 2012 08:51 #560915 by Mcdroid
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bountyhunter wrote: On the upside, you won't need any other hobbies besides working on your bike.... :laugh:


LOL +1
Michael
Victoria, Texas

1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A

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02 Dec 2012 16:26 #560979 by Calico
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Haha! Thanx guys. :lol: Now, has anyone done this job before? Also, should the vac switch just be plugged?
81' KZ750LTD 4 CYL
82' KZ750LTD 4 CYL

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02 Dec 2012 18:54 #560991 by RTGPZ
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i ran a hose between the tubes , but yes just plug vac switch
old school w/ new look
02gsxr 1000 front forks w/6 piston calipers
06 gxsr 750 rear suspension
6 speed trans out of gpz550
Reinforced frame
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06 Dec 2012 18:43 #561741 by havakaw
Replied by havakaw on topic To pod or not to pod?
Yes,fer sure just run a car type heater hose between the two caps.PLUG OFF the carb taps that the Air Suction System drew it's vacuum from.Should be two of them.FULLY clean and rebuild the carbs.Go up on the mains to a 127.5 if you have stock pipes,or a 130 main if you have 4-1 after market.That should fatten it up enough.
'80 KZ 750 LTD-H
'82 KZ 1100 A-2 Shafty (ex-bagger)

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06 Dec 2012 20:03 #561770 by Patton
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Good Fortune! :)
1973 Z1
KZ900 LTD
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07 Dec 2012 08:51 #561850 by LarryC
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If you spring for a proper jet kit, the pods work without much effort in tuning. If you don't, it's rather like eating soup with a fork. Possible but not practical :)
Larry C.

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01 Jul 2013 20:25 #594629 by Calico
Replied by Calico on topic To pod or not to pod?
I know that it's late thanking you but I really appreciate the advice. Hey, should I just put a breather on the crankcase or plug that as well?
81' KZ750LTD 4 CYL
82' KZ750LTD 4 CYL

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