Removed Air Box - Is this my Problem?

[Jason Adam]

In another thread( http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...ad.php?t=95530) I posted how my bike is bogging down real bad when I rev it up to 2K RPM's or so. While cleaning the carbs(not removing, just shooting with cleaner) I had removed the air box, as I ordered 4 individual air filters, mostly for appearance. Right now it is running with nothing for filters or air box(just running it in the barn). In reading other threads, it sounds like this may be my issue. Will the GS850 crap out above idle with no air filter attached??? Figure I should ask before I have all the carbs ripped out. I guess it does seem that the bogging started when I ripped the air box off. Thanks

[nabrams]

Zero chance of the bike running correctly at all RPM ranges without the airbox. If you go to pods, be prepared fro a jetting nightmare - been discussed a million times on this forum.

[Jethro]

Does the bike have stock pipes? With stock jetting and pipes you will not be able to get the bike to run properly. It will run poorly for a while, and then it won't run at all, becasue you will likely hole a piston or burn some valves. Jetting for pods and stock pipes is also a nightmare, but it can be done if you are really dedicated.

[beby99]

I had removed the air box, as I ordered 4 individual air filters, mostly for appearance.

Looks are not everything.....cancel that order man.

[rustybronco]

More than likely.

[mark]

Stock airbox is absolutely essential unless you want major work...period.

[Jason Adam]

Thanks all, replaced the air box and she runs like a raped date.... Kinda bummed the Pods wont really work. Guess I'll send them back when they get here...

[mark]

Welcome to the 850 club. :-D

[Jethro]

850's are the epitomy of effeciency and reliability in a motorcycle. Enjoy your fuel mileage and not having to lube and adjust a chain.

[bwringer]

850's are the epitomy of effeciency and reliability in a motorcycle. Enjoy your fuel mileage and not having to lube and adjust a chain.

That was so reasonable and complimentary -- Jethro's medication has really been working wonders lately.

And don't worry, a GS850 with the stock airbox and exhaust definitely won't get in anyone's way:

Exhibit "A":

[semerm]

my 850

my 850 is absolute proof- you need the stock airbox, man!