K&N Oval Pods

[modifieddesign]

I'm a newbie so I'm a bit confused. I know to run pods your supposed to rejet. But on this website it says for these specific pods you don't have to. They sale another kind that says you do have to. Whats the difference? Are they full of it? Or could I put these on and not mess with anything else? I'm not going to lie, I just like the look of pods vs that huge air box.

[niclpnut]

I'm a newbie so I'm a bit confused. I know to run pods your supposed to rejet. But on this website it says for these specific pods you don't have to. They sale another kind that says you do have to. Whats the difference? Are they full of it? Or could I put these on and not mess with anything else? I'm not going to lie, I just like the look of pods vs that huge air box.

You'll have to rejet for individual pod filters. The description on the bottom of that link is talking about air filters that act as a stock replacement and fit inside the airbox.

The description is not matching the particular filters pictured. It would be a single unit.

[modifieddesign]

Ok, that makes sense now that I reread it. I'm about to rebuild my carbs, so if I did a dynojet kit I would only need the carb o-rings and float bowl gasket, correct?

[niclpnut]

Yep, as long as all the internal bits and pieces are in good condition. And you'll be able to identify any problems as you break them down for a cleaning.

If you are careful those float bowl gaskets are reusable. I've had the bowls off many many times.

If you order the O-ring kit from Robert Barr, take a look at the allen bolt kit for the carbs. Eliminates those pesky and often reamed out screws.

Also, check the condition of your intake boots. The rubber tubes that hook the carbs to the head. They tend to crack and stiffen with time, and you would be wise to replace them.

Nic

[keman]

Yup. for pods, o-rings, float bowl gaskets and a Dynojet kit. Add to this list a good solid cleaning per the walkthrough on BassCliff's page and you should be golden.

I got my O-rings from cycleorings.com, the dynojet and gaskets from Z1.

You can get a set of 54mm pods from Emgo for about $25. I like K&N, just not paying for the name when EMGO are almsot as good of quality. (folks will debate)

[modifieddesign]

Awesome, thanks yall

[niclpnut]

These are also a Quality substitute for the rather pricey K&N pods...

http://gszone.biz/carbs.html

Look pretty segzy too!

Nic

[81gs1100]

I would do float bowl gaskets for sure, (they are cheep enough not to sweat it) and maybe seat o-rings and seat needles if they show any wear. as far as a full dyno kit, I would just replace the jets and shim the needle, about a 1/2 of the cost of a DJ kit. pilot up one step and mains up 2, with about 1.5mm shim. Then adjust the fuel screw for fine tuning on idle.
Just my 2 cents

[JJ]

If you are careful those float bowl gaskets are reusable. I've had the bowls off many many times.

A trick I learned 40+ years ago from drag-racing and changing jets often on Holley carbs. Rub the float-bowl side of the gasket with chapstick and it won't stick when you remove the bowl.