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Pods Vs New Air Filter?

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Hey,

So I finally have spark, the problem now is no fuel getting into the cylinder, which isn't really a surprise since I know the bike has not started in at least the last year and a half, and possibly a lot longer.
I have to replace some of the fuel lines because the previous owner hacked at it a little bit.
I am assuming to properly free up the floats (because I'm assuming that's probably the issue) I should pull the carb assembly and give it a good look over and cleaning.
The issue is that the intake boots are fairly brittle and have already been siliconed at some point so I doubt they will survive removal and subsequent reinstallation, and I've read that having those function properly and the o-ring inside working as it should will make a huge difference in how well the engine runs (so I plan to replace those from either my local shop or bike bandit unless people have better ideas for me up on London, Ontario, Canada)
I also found the foam on the air filter was pretty chewed up, so I thought I might replace that and probably the boots connecting that to the carbs as well....just wondering thoughts on changing that over to pods. I figure since I'm looking at investing some cash in it either way, a little more in the way of pods (or a lot more time and $$ by the sounds of it) is it worth it? Am I basically just going for looks or is there a substantial function/reliability aspect to be gained by changing to pods?

Thanks everyone
 
Go to the Carb Cleaning page and follow that to the letter.

Use Search for most of your upcoming questions as they likely have already been asked and answered

Then go to User CP and update your Signature to include what bike you have
 
Yeah, I plan on pulling the carbs and following the Carb Cleaning page, I've done the search and found 100's of postings that mention pods, or people who are installing them and asking about what jetting, that's not what I'm after, and yes...to save me typing it, or in this case, forgetting to type it, I'll put my bike in my Signature (I didn't even think to do that quite honestly)

So thanks...I just want the wise to confirm what it is that I suspect, that unless I'm really really into tinkering and learning through trial and error and miss a lot of the riding season, I should just stick with the stock airbox system.
 
Get it running correctly with the stock airbox.

Pods by themselves offer no performance upgrade, but will require rejetting.
 
Yes, definatly get it running properly with the stock set up. It is easier to tune
 
Big T said:
Get it running correctly with the stock airbox.

Pods by themselves offer no performance upgrade, but will require rejetting.
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I agree man changing to pods is a big pain unless you plan on doing more than just pods i would reccamend sticking with the stock airbox aswell. I learned from experimentation if you want to do it that way aswell I would stick with stock untill you learn how to do all that other stuff.
 
Another option would be to use a K&N replacement filter in the airbox, since your stock one is shot anyway. These are washable, and will last the life of your bike, and flow a tad better than stock. Usually, no jetting change is required.

Tony.
 
Hi Mr. cp___32,

If you like to tinker, then pods are for you. But I think the more sensible path is to get the stock setup running well before beginning modifications. I like the K&N air filter.

To answer most of your questions, just CLICK HERE. Read that page and all the links on it. Seriously. ;)

Sometimes there just are no shortcuts. Do the research, fix it right the first time. It will save you hours and hours of frustration.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
Pods will require jetting work, and that can be a pain in the rear.

I suggest sticking with the stock setup.
 
A K&N filter will cause the a/f mixture to get even more lean than it already is. The stock element on many of the GS series bikes is washable. The K&Ns are too porous to filter well. That's how they flow air better. The downside is they flow dirt better.
 
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