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Now I know why people want PODS

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after pooping around with the stock airbox on a '82 GS450L and the intricate foam filter and it's TWO retainers for TWO HOURS I can see why people wish to rip this crap out hahahha.


i ended up turning over both retainers ( to make them fit properly) and got it in there.
Now If the carbs were just all done sigh!!!!
tomorrow is another day!!
 
I just love the space my pods allow. I admit that mostly it is pure aesthetics, but they sure do look good.

But yeah - after setting up the original CV carbs and airbox and now a bank of RS36 carbs and pods, I can definitely say that the RS carbs and pods are a heap easier to get in and out to tune. Which is a good thing because they have taken me a long time and MANY taking in and outs to tune! On my GS1100 you don't even have to remove the pods to take the carbies out.
 
how do you remove the airbox? i am wanting to put pods in but cant get the damn thing out
 
Zbradley1215 said:
how do you remove the airbox? i am wanting to put pods in but cant get the damn thing out
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Just pull and wiggle, and grip and struggle, for about an hour..... Bloodied knuckles and sweaty forehead is the look to go for...
Once free you can throw them over your shoulder into that box ov bits in the corner...

Then if you thought that took a long time....
Now youve got to tune the carbs for Pods!!!

Good luck babes.

Xxx
 
On many (but not all) bikes with difficult carb/airbox access, the secret is to pop the rear inner fender loose to free up some room.

The inner fender on these models is retained by a couple of screws and two rubber-cushioned nubs on the frame. Pop the fender loose from the nubs one side at a time.

Some bikes are just impossible no matter what.


I do agree that the filter and retainer arrangement on the 450 is criminal and idiotic... but once you learn the fender trick, it's not hard at all to remove/replace the carbs.
 
I swear Suzuki designed the frame around the airbox on the 450... but yeah Brian's definitely got the trick there... loosening that inner guard will definitely make it 1000% easier...

However, 1000% easier is still far from easy... guess the main reason I have pods on my 450? :rolleyes:
 
If the 450 is anything like my 550 then it's a tight fit but not impossible. I unbolted the box for the filter from the frame and the front piece with the boots. I left the air filter box loose in the frame since there's a bunch of stuff mounted to it. Then removed the carbs. Putting it back together do the opposite, airbox with the boots in first then the carbs. With the two airbox parts separated (and the inner fender removed) it gives you a LOT more room to work with and only takes a few minutes more to remove and put back.
 
Toasty said:
If the 450 is anything like my 550 then it's a tight fit but not impossible. I unbolted the box for the filter from the frame and the front piece with the boots. I left the air filter box loose in the frame since there's a bunch of stuff mounted to it. Then removed the carbs. Putting it back together do the opposite, airbox with the boots in first then the carbs. With the two airbox parts separated (and the inner fender removed) it gives you a LOT more room to work with and only takes a few minutes more to remove and put back.
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+1on my 82....loosen airbox and it pushes back an inch or more. Carbs in and out quite easy on this model.
 
Which do you remove first; the carbs or the airbox? :confused:

Almost sounds like the classic "which came first; the chicken or the egg?" debate doesn't it? :rolleyes:
 
Homie said:
Which do you remove first; the carbs or the airbox? :confused:

Almost sounds like the classic "which came first; the chicken or the egg?" debate doesn't it? :rolleyes:
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Most I've worked with and heard of, the carbs have to be the first thing removed.
 
I would love the pods......

just not the headache of setting up the bike to run with them.....

maybe over the winter I will play with this idea....

anyone have pods they want to donate for scientific research.....
 
mrbill5491 said:
I don't want pods...
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hahaha I don't either . my carbs are out and torn down, soaking in berrymans, and the air filter is in place. New intake o-rings and stainless socket heads from mr. Barr..
All I gota do is "git er done":D
 
GateKeeper said:
I would love the pods......

just not the headache of setting up the bike to run with them.....

maybe over the winter I will play with this idea....

anyone have pods they want to donate for scientific research.....
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Maybe Pete and some others will start a 450 POD JET database lol. To me, it can't be that hard.. or can it ..everything being the same which it won't be!!:-\\\
 
barnbiketom said:
Maybe Pete and some others will start a 450 POD JET database lol. To me, it can't be that hard.. or can it ..everything being the same which it won't be!!:-\\\
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Ahhhh but I need it for a 750............:D
 
barnbiketom said:
Maybe Pete and some others will start a 450 POD JET database lol. To me, it can't be that hard.. or can it ..everything being the same which it won't be!!:-\\\
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Hmmmm maybe... but who else is gonna have a custom made to order Tranzac high pipe from a mob here in Brisvegas? :rolleyes:

Also, I have much more tuning to be done yet... completely my own fault as I just keep wanting to ride... and am struggling to get the time aside... too many distractions!
 
pete said:
I swear Suzuki designed the frame around the airbox on the 450...
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That ain't NO ish!

Wear a good set of snap on gloves and keep a beer handy. Helps to remove as much around that thing as possible too. Hope you like WCW because you're in for a wrestling match! LOL
 
if you take off the rear fender front extension it really really helps
 
1 remove bolts securing airbox and push it back.
2 remove carbs.
3 remove the filter access cover on top of the airbox.
4 remove clutch cable, or just the cover and move it to the side.
5 remove plastic fender or just push it back and out of the way.
6 turn airbox sideways and pull the bottom end out to the left of the bike.
 
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