'79 gs850 air filter flange WRONG size

[Guest]

So I'm at the finish line of completing my rebuilt carb !! I've got everything hooked up again.

Went to install my new 4 pod filters that have 54mm flange (product says it will fit year and model) and come to find out...its wwwaaayyyy too big?

I compared it to the stock air filter box and of course, the difference was
obvious. I then tried my cousin's gs750 and even his was too big (48mm)

I've been researching and researching and finally measured it, which I concluded the flange to be 39mm.

is this meaurement right? If so, then why are there so many air pods on ebay at 54mm and none that I see with 39mm for a '79 gs850?

can someone confirm what size they are? i'm looking to return the pods and request for a smaller
flange. Just want to know if I'm missing something here before I do.


fyi:
i believe its a vm carb - 1979 gs850 g
i tried mixing filters and rubber hoses in order to make it work but unfortunately to no avail.

Thanks,

Cyrus

[Steve]

There are so many of the larger ones because Suzuki used larger carbs, starting with the '80 models.

I don't have any here to measure, but they are considerably smaller.

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[cyrsm05]

There are so many of the larger ones because Suzuki used larger carbs, starting with the '80 models.

I don't have any here to measure, but they are considerably smaller.

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Thanks Steve, when you do get a chance, let me know what measurement are yours.

[Steve]

Thanks Steve, when you do get a chance, let me know what measurement are yours.

You mean the ones that I DON'T have here?

All of my bikes here have the larger carbs.

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