Pods & side covers?

[Rob S.]

Do pods generally interfere with the side covers? I just ordered a set of APE 005-121 for my 1100EZ.

I've seen a few pics of my model with pods, but none were wearing their side covers.

I also remember having to cut away part of my Z1 covers, something I won't do to my Suzi.

Also, are there any symptoms of an overly lean or rich setting besides less-than-maximum power?

[Steve]

You have been here a full month, with over 100 posts and still have not seen anything about this?

With pods, you WILL have to re-jet the carbs. If you don't, you will be running lean, and lean is HOT. Hot is dangerous for your engine.

As far as pods and side covers are concerned, I can't tell you whether it will fit or not, but the decision whether to use side covers will depend partly on whether they will fit and partly on the owner's intent. Some owners want to "lighten the look" of the bike by removing anything that appears solid in the middle of the bike, so they remove the covers, too. THAT part is personal choice, but the re-jetting is mandatory.

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[dorkburger]

My old 1100e had pods(k&n). The side panels fit fine.

[koolaid_kid]

The problem with the 82-83 side covers is not pods, they fit just fine. It is the tabs. They tend to break off very easily, a known issue. Then the sidecovers are retired or even fall off while riding.

[dorkburger]

The problem with the 82-83 side covers is not pods, they fit just fine. It is the tabs. They tend to break off very easily, a known issue. Then the sidecovers are retired or even fall off while riding.

So true......

[GS1150Pilot]

Can metal tabs be JB-Welded on to replace the broken ones?

[chuck hahn]

T ake some duct tape and make a bottom and side dam out of it in the basic shape of the tab and pour it full of DEVCON PLASTIC WELD. Let it sit over night and sand and shape to fit. Use a thin dremel wheel to recut the slot the tabs hang on.

For the post types that slip into a gromet, a small cardboard tube ( think M80 size ) works for the pour. Once its cured, soak the cardboard in water and it will peel off pretty decently. Sand and reshape the resulting post.

[dorkburger]

There are threads here on tab repair that involve different approaches and materials. On my 1150 I've used JB weld on the back of the side panels to stop an advancing crack. I also put a dab of grease on the posts to ease installation / removal.