after intalling pods what to do with the tube that used to enter the airbox?

[Guest]

Hi guys, I just installed pods on my 1980 GS but I'm not sure what to do with the tube that goes from the top of the cams into the airbox now that I don't have the box? Make it longer and let that exhaust go out or plug it with something (would that be safe?). Thanks!

[Carter Turk]

Some folks leave it open or add a mini filter at the end or route it to a small container.

[Crankthat]

Some folks leave it open or add a mini filter at the end or route it to a small container.

What he said.

The container is to catch any oil it may drip.
Have seen some really original eye catching containers.

Now that the airbox is no longer a factor you can figure out a way to mount a container anywhere below level of cover.
Buy a new length of hose clear or like original.
You can hide it for run of the mill catch can.
Or you can mount it where it is easily noticeable for that eye catching piece.

The filters seem to drip the oil all over the motor after a while.
Even though they are made just for venting that hose after instaling pods.
Some of the filter you can buy are cleanable and reusable and look top notch.

[Steve]

If you should choose to be ecologically irresponsible , you could put a longer tube on there that would end behind and below the engine, just below the swingarm pivot.

That would vent the crankcase just like the old cars used to, before the arrival of the PCV valves.

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[ozman]

If you should choose to be ecologically irresponsible , you could put a longer tube on there that would end behind and below the engine, just below the swingarm pivot.

That would vent the crankcase just like the old cars used to, before the arrival of the PCV valves.

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a catch tank or container is best
the danger in letting the hose drop out behind the engine is oil getting on rear tyre

ozman

[limeex2]

Favorite beer can?...

[Agemax]

a catch tank or container is best
the danger in letting the hose drop out behind the engine is oil getting on rear tyre

ozman

if you get that much oil dripping out the pipe that could possibly affect the rear tire enough to make it dangerous, then you have serious engine problems. There are mesh filters in the breather housing to catch any oil mist but if you get enough blow by that leads to oil dripping from the pipe then you should think about refurbishing the top end of the motor.