K&N pod sizes..&..best place to buy??GS650GX

[Guest]

Hey guys, I was checking out the K&N site. I believe my carbs would use the 54mm pods. Does anyone know what length I should go with? There were more than a few to choose from.
Also what would be the cheapest place to buy them from along with the dynojet kit? The RC2344 that I was looking at was 139 from K&N direct.

Thanks for your help guys

[mriddle]

Never used them .. but

Price: was $139.65 now $115.91

Sale Ends: 3/31/09


http://www.clemmonstrading.com/servlet/the-33381/K&N-RC-dsh-2344-(4)-2-dsh-1-fdsh-8/Detail


Best I saw in a 3 minute hunt.

[rcp]

Best prices I've seen on 54mm performance air filters are from APE:
Part # 005-121 for $59.95

- Richard

[Bribird]

Never used them .. but

Price: was $139.65 now $115.91

Sale Ends: 3/31/09


http://www.clemmonstrading.com/servlet/the-33381/K&N-RC-dsh-2344-(4)-2-dsh-1-fdsh-8/Detail


Best I saw in a 3 minute hunt.

Hey mriddle,
That is a great price! good hunting! And there in Richmond, Va...so shipping should be fast.
Did the size I pick out look right?




Hey RCP, that is a good price and they look to be made very much like K&N's, but I need that dark red color to go with the colors on my bike.
hmmmm...., maybe it is not that important. Are the as good as the K&N ones?

[rcp]

Hey RCP, that is a good price and they look to be made very much like K&N's, but I need that dark red color to go with the colors on my bike.
hmmmm...., maybe it is not that important. Are the as good as the K&N ones?

The dark red color actually comes from the K&N oil that you impregnate the filter fibre with. The APE part number matches Sudco part number 005-121, which in the Sudco catalog cross references K&N Part number RC-0981, which is the single pod (a set of four would be K&N part # RC-0984).

I asked Pat at APE about a month ago if the the $59.95 was for a set, and he confirmed that it was.

- Richard

[Bribird]

The dark red color actually comes from the K&N oil that you impregnate the filter fibre with. The APE part number matches Sudco part number 005-121, which in the Sudco catalog cross references K&N Part number RC-0981, which is the single pod (a set of four would be K&N part # RC-0984).

I asked Pat at APE about a month ago if the the $59.95 was for a set, and he confirmed that it was.

- Richard

Can you speak of the quality or performance of these? Are you running them on your bike? My basic thought on this is you get what you pay for....usually. I know that is not always the case, but I run K&N filters in my van,RX7,V65, and the womans maxima. But .....they are not pods.

[renobruce]

Can you speak of the quality or performance of these? Are you running them on your bike? My basic thought on this is you get what you pay for....usually. I know that is not always the case, but I run K&N filters in my van,RX7,V65, and the womans maxima. But .....they are not pods.

Buy the APE ones. They are the same as K&N. They are probably MADE by K&N.

[mriddle]

That is good to know

Buy the APE ones. They are the same as K&N. They are probably MADE by K&N.

[kilog55]

i have the round cone pods part number RC-2344, now that i see the amount of open space after the airbox is removed i think i wish i got the other K&N style ones the oblong offset style like everyone elses

[Bribird]

Ok I just had a hell of a day at the shop. I will get into whats going on with my bike in a new post.

But with the carbs, I measured the OD of where the pods will go on the carbs and it seems to be exactly 52 mm or about 2 inches. My carbs are the BS32SS. I know the bore based on the specs is 32 mm. Am I still looking for 54mm or do I want the 51mm??

The ones on the APE page that RCP posted doesnt mention my bike , but does the 650 uses the same carbs as the 700-1150???Or at least have the same OD size intake side of the carb?


thanks guys, for all your help/input!!!

[kilog55]

53mm is what DK shows and it fits just about every GS model.

my 82 GS850 takes a 54mm

[Bribird]

53mm is what DK shows and it fits just about every GS model.

my 82 GS850 takes a 54mm

DK???= Dennis Kirk??

so I need the 54mm? right?

[kilog55]

Ok I just had a hell of a day at the shop. I will get into whats going on with my bike in a new post.

But with the carbs, I measured the OD of where the pods will go on the carbs and it seems to be exactly 52 mm or about 2 inches. My carbs are the BS32SS. I know the bore based on the specs is 32 mm. Am I still looking for 54mm or do I want the 51mm??

The ones on the APE page that RCP posted doesnt mention my bike , but does the 650 uses the same carbs as the 700-1150???Or at least have the same OD size intake side of the carb?


thanks guys, for all your help/input!!!

ok AFAIK we all have the BS32SS carbs atleast most of us do if they are stock so 1mm shouldnt matter too much i wouldnt think yeah DK dennis kirk but they dont show the K&N ones for your bike but everything i have seen online says 54mm so yeah

[reddirtrider]

i have the round cone pods part number RC-2344, now that i see the amount of open space after the airbox is removed i think i wish i got the other K&N style ones the oblong offset style like everyone elses

I like the looks of oval ones too. On the technical side, more filtration surface area, so less restriction.

[kilog55]

yep they have alot more surface area and if they did get wet the offset of them would channel the moisture to the bottom unlike the cone style