No more pods ! ! !

[Spyder]

Not to hijack your thread, and I like the fact that you went back to the somewhat stock airbox setup, but what is it about K&N filters that you like? I am one for using the stock filter because I think it filters the air better.

Stock paper filters do not filter any better than a properly oiled K&N. A K&N however will flow significantly better. But not only that, a paper filter costs you each time you replace it. K&N is cleanable over and over. I paid 37.00 shipped for it. Idk what a stock filter cost, but eventually you will be paying more in the end. How much is a stock paper filter anyway?

[Big Rich]

Not trying to sway opinions either way, but you may want to read this:

http://www.dieselbombers.com/chevrolet-gmc-diesel-tech-articles/16611-duramax-air-filter-testing.html

Granted, it's a test on a diesel motor, but it's a pretty good test IMO.

[Spyder]

I saw some hot rod show do the same test (but with a big block gas engine). Accept the included one more aspect to their test subjects. A properly OILED K&N filter. Like the test you posted, they also tested a K&N right out of the box (no oil) and it failed miserably too. I was a certified automotive technician for over 8 years. I have performed dyno tests myself on vehicles with different intake setups. So I do claim to know a bit about it.

But for every test ever performed on and about anything you can think of there are many other tests on the same thing with opposite results. Just the way the world works.

So, in conclusion, I'll keep using them because I know they work. You may not use them because you have doubts. A paper filter is sufficient enough to protect your engine from dirt and grime.

[Buffalo Bill]

Not trying to sway opinions either way, but you may want to read this:

http://www.dieselbombers.com/chevrolet-gmc-diesel-tech-articles/16611-duramax-air-filter-testing.html

Granted, it's a test on a diesel motor, but it's a pretty good test IMO.

Looks like a very good test. I'm sold!
For a daily rider, I want the best dirt protection, and lowest maintenance.
When I was racing, I went all out to win, so I used no filter.
Bill

[1980GS1000E]

In my experience, the K&N filters do flow more dirt. What sold me was the sunshine test. Oh, the stock filter is about 10 to 15 bucks, IIRC.

[Spyder]

Each to tier own, right? You like the setup you have, and I like the setup I have. That's what really matters...

[Spyder]

Looks like you had your manifolds on the wrong side of the bike with the pods. The carbs sure hang low in those photos. I've ridden in heavy wind, and rain and never had any problems.

Ya had to jinx me on those carb boots! Lol. Had 2 rip overnight. Replaced them with a couple pretty firm boots from my parts bike and they leak. So! Guess I need to buy fresh boots. Grrrrrrrrrrr

[mrbill5491]

Hmmm, think i would find an air box and not leave air filter out like that. The air box was designed to help in the air delivery.

[Spyder]

Sold the air box. Didn't want it. Wanted the high flow of the K&N but did not like the pods.

[rapidray]

I jet bikes with pods all the time so I disagree with your results. You need to get with someone that knows what they are doing & can teach you what it takes to make them work correctly. Just my opinion.
Ray.

[Spyder]

I jet bikes with pods all the time so I disagree with your results. You need to get with someone that knows what they are doing & can teach you what it takes to make them work correctly. Just my opinion.
Ray.

When a good gust of wind would hit from either side of me (while clipping along at 70+) I could feel the engine lean out. I do know that these carbs are not properly set up for the mods that are on the bike. As I stated above, I did not have any time to pull and build them correctly. Now I'm just trying to limp this 750 engine till the winter, when I start to tear it down and do EVERYthing the proper way. And that includes starting from scratch with the bone stock 1100 carbs I now have. Plus, I think the bike looks better with the intake box installed.

I sure wish we lived closer to each other, because last winter I would have handed you a fistful of cash and the keys to fix her right... Now I'm off the road and have more time than money.

[kingofvenus]

My '83 750 would lean out from a crosswind with the stock airbox on it, switched to pods because of it. It has never done it with pods.

[Buffalo Bill]

Remember all the work it took to become an expert?

You need to get with someone that knows what they are doing & can teach you what it takes to make them work correctly. Just my opinion.
Ray.

That's a fact, and exactly what some people will never understand.

[Buffalo Bill]

Superior to individual filters…

Couldn't stand the pain in my a$$ pods anymore. 75mph rich/lean/rich depending on how the wind was blowing. Had enough!

To this...


And she runs like a scalded dog now. Very fast, very smooth...

Actually, that looks like it should flow very good to me.
With a long air column for velocity, boosting torque, and the even air distribution to the carbs will make adjustments easy.

Bill

[Spyder]

It really does work well. Runs a lot smoother, and stronger. I like it, and will stick with this setup.