One step at a time

[Big Jake]

O.k. its been a few weeks and I now can truly say that I got my bike going. I have posted a couple carb questions and have gotten quite a few answers thanks.. After the rebuild them right way was established it worked. Go figure.. Now I hope to have the last dumb question, Ha ha I have read that the air filter needs to be installed for the system to work properly.. I would reinstall the filter but after 20 years of sitting it broke apart in my hands. Is it better to install an OEM style or aftermarket like K&N. Any help appreciated. Thanks[-o<

[renobruce]

You can use an aftermarket filter inside your airbox as long as you keep the lid on.

[txironhead]

I'd recommend an Emgo or Uni filter over a K&N, the K&N flows better but it's more hassle.

Now I get to sit back and watch the arguments begin! \\/

[Suzuki mad]

'Is that the five minute argument or the full half hour, Sir'

I haven't got a clue what your talking about...

Suzuki mad

[49er]

'Is that the five minute argument or the full half hour, Sir'

I haven't got a clue what your talking about...

Suzuki mad

Airbox vs Pods of course!! Not buying into it myself!!

[Nessism]

I would reinstall the filter but after 20 years of sitting it broke apart in my hands. Is it better to install an OEM style or aftermarket like K&N. Any help appreciated. Thanks

Depends on what you mean by "better".

Stock filter is somewhat restrictive but in the confines of the airbox it works well. Cheap and easy to clean are it's positive attributes. Downside is durability...well, 20 years with the same filter can hardly be called poor durability. What was the question again?

[txironhead]

Airbox vs Pods of course!! Not buying into it myself!!

Actually it was K&N vs Uni or Emgo, the pods issue is a whole other can of worms.......

'Cuz everyone knows pods are superior.\\/

(running away now)

[denydog]

Now I get to sit back and watch the arguments begin! \\/

OK.

First, I don't know if the Uni or Emgo are cleanable or if you need to buy a new one when they get dirty?

I'm using the K&N, because I like a completly clean filter every so often, and I'd just rather clean the K&N rather than bother buying a new filter. But I am biased because I enjoy maintaining my bike. It's just a personal preference for me.

[txironhead]

Uni foam filters are completely cleanable, it's what I was running on my Shadow. Yeah, it doesn't carry the same warranty, but if you read the fine print unless you use K&N products to clean and maintain your K&N filter, it voids the warranty. And the Uni's a LOT cheaper.

[justmount1]

quick dummy question to throw in what are pods? the filters to put in place of the air box?

[renobruce]

quick dummy question to throw in what are pods? the filters to put in place of the air box?

These are pods which would replace the airbox:



I think the original post was to ask whether it's OK to replace the paper element with something aftermarket.

I run a K&N filter in my 1150 (all stock). I like the fact that I will never have to buy another. Cleaning it is no big deal, and I think it flows better.

[txironhead]

WOW that is a clean engine. If I get mine looking half that good I'll be ecstatic.

[justmount1]

are the pods the best way to go and where can i get them? i think they would look nice on any bike

[txironhead]

are the pods the best way to go?

I can just see pages and pages of debate over this.......

Here's the problem with pods: You have to rejet your carbs. I personally prefer them, and I really didn't have a choice with this bike because it was already modified this way, but rejetting is a pain in the.....

If you do run pods and rejet, you will see an increase in power and a decrease in fuel economy. Bottom line.

As far as where to get them, anywhere from JC Whitney to Z1 Enterprises, Ebay, Cycle Recycle, etc. You must make sure they are the right size. For instance, my GS750EX runs 54mm. That is the outside diameter of the carburetor intakes. And read the fine print: sometimes the price is for two pods only, or even individual. Jet kits are probably cheapest at Z1.

[justmount1]

thank you but for now i think i am going to stick to good economy once i get her running at least