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Re: thinking about pods

15 Feb 2012 13:40
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Thank you to all you took the time to respond to my under-researched question. Looks like I'll probably put the pods on hold until I have done enough research that I understand the entire process.

Just for kicks, I might stick a set on and see how it runs as is. It can't hurt to try, right? :)
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Re: thinking about pods

15 Feb 2012 13:49
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agreendrop wrote: Thank you to all you took the time to respond to my under-researched question. Looks like I'll probably put the pods on hold until I have done enough research that I understand the entire process.

Just for kicks, I might stick a set on and see how it runs as is. It can't hurt to try, right? :)

Right. ;)

Will likely encounter the typical difficulty in achieving perfect performance throughout the entire throttle range, especially with CV style carbs.

For example, slightly better WOT performance might be achievable with pods, but at the expense of less stellar mid and low range where most riders are most of the time.

Good Fortune! :)
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Re: thinking about pods

15 Feb 2012 13:58 - 15 Feb 2012 14:01
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I like my pods But I didnt get a choice the stock box was lost long ago...


I would heid the warnings def need to re jet to make the bike run right with all the extra air.

Lean bike go boom ......

K&N are good but def $$$$


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Still any time the bike is exposed to changes on the exaust or intake it needs to be jetted just my .02


The main thing to remember is lean bike go boom !!!!!
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Re: thinking about pods

15 Feb 2012 14:36
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agreendrop wrote: Thank you to all you took the time to respond to my under-researched question. Looks like I'll probably put the pods on hold until I have done enough research that I understand the entire process.

Just for kicks, I might stick a set on and see how it runs as is. It can't hurt to try, right? :)

I wouldn't bet my engine on it. As ready2ryde1985 stated it will run lean. Lean = hot.
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Re: thinking about pods

15 Feb 2012 14:49 - 15 Feb 2012 14:56
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IMO, there can be no greater waste of time & money that f'kn around with pod filters on a KZ with a stock motor that originally had CV carburetors. That would be every J motor bike that ever rolled off the production line...save the fuel injected models.

Either that or you break down a buy a good jet kit. Without that, the performance gains you get will not be worth the time and effort involved.

You want a fuss free, smooth running, good accelerating stock CSR.... leave the carburetors alone. Put a new air filter in the stock box. Leave the OEM CDI alone. Spend your money on good tires, suspension improvements, chain & sprockets. Go through your wiring harness and clean all the connectors. Change the ancient brake fluid. Check and replace if needed, the brake pads, battery, etc.

In short...focus on the things that make the bike trouble free, comfortable and safe to ride.
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Re: thinking about pods

15 Feb 2012 15:16
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What he said. Times 10



LarryC wrote: IMO, there can be no greater waste of time & money that f'kn around with pod filters on a KZ with a stock motor that originally had CV carburetors. That would be every J motor bike that ever rolled off the production line...save the fuel injected models.

Either that or you break down a buy a good jet kit. Without that, the performance gains you get will not be worth the time and effort involved.

You want a fuss free, smooth running, good accelerating stock CSR.... leave the carburetors alone. Put a new air filter in the stock box. Leave the OEM CDI alone. Spend your money on good tires, suspension improvements, chain & sprockets. Go through your wiring harness and clean all the connectors. Change the ancient brake fluid. Check and replace if needed, the brake pads, battery, etc.

In short...focus on the things that make the bike trouble free, comfortable and safe to ride.
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Re: thinking about pods

15 Feb 2012 16:57
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agreendrop wrote: Thank you to all you took the time to respond to my under-researched question. Looks like I'll probably put the pods on hold until I have done enough research that I understand the entire process.

Just for kicks, I might stick a set on and see how it runs as is. It can't hurt to try, right? :)
Depends. It's going to run leaner. Depending how much leaner you could get blue pipes or a hole in a piston.
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Re: thinking about pods

15 Feb 2012 17:01
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WoW


UM :( I have no where near the experience these cats do and I have been here a while they know their $hit.


Leave the OEM CDI alone. Spend your money on good tires, suspension improvements, chain & sprockets. Go through your wiring harness and clean all the connectors. Change the ancient brake fluid. Check and replace if needed, the brake pads, battery, etc.

In short...focus on the things that make the bike trouble free.
Good words ...
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Re: thinking about pods

15 Feb 2012 21:31
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650ed wrote: no

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Re: thinking about pods

15 Feb 2012 21:38
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LarryC wrote: IMO, there can be no greater waste of time & money that f'kn around with pod filters on a KZ with a stock motor that originally had CV carburetors. That would be every J motor bike that ever rolled off the production line...save the fuel injected models.

Either that or you break down a buy a good jet kit. Without that, the performance gains you get will not be worth the time and effort involved.

You want a fuss free, smooth running, good accelerating stock CSR.... leave the carburetors alone. Put a new air filter in the stock box. Leave the OEM CDI alone. Spend your money on good tires, suspension improvements, chain & sprockets. Go through your wiring harness and clean all the connectors. Change the ancient brake fluid. Check and replace if needed, the brake pads, battery, etc.

In short...focus on the things that make the bike trouble free, comfortable and safe to ride.

Absolutely, precisely, bang-on! :laugh:

I had Pods on my 79 with slides, 81 CSR is airbox all the way!

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Re: thinking about pods

15 Feb 2012 23:35
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It's good to hear all of your thoughts on the topic.

Great advice LarryC! It's easy to get carried away with fun things you want to do to make it look or sound cool, but in the end it's all about being able to ride it.
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Re: thinking about pods

21 Feb 2012 12:49
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Good answer to someone that knows nothing about how carburetors operate.
FWIW, I run pods on several Kawis with CVs and they run flawless with the proper jet kit installed. Unless I'm missing something special about the CVs on J models, it has to be the fact that the owners aren't installing the proper jet kits to run pods on their bikes.
LarryC wrote: IMO, there can be no greater waste of time & money that f'kn around with pod filters on a KZ with a stock motor that originally had CV carburetors. That would be every J motor bike that ever rolled off the production line...save the fuel injected models.

Either that or you break down a buy a good jet kit. Without that, the performance gains you get will not be worth the time and effort involved.

You want a fuss free, smooth running, good accelerating stock CSR.... leave the carburetors alone. Put a new air filter in the stock box. Leave the OEM CDI alone. Spend your money on good tires, suspension improvements, chain & sprockets. Go through your wiring harness and clean all the connectors. Change the ancient brake fluid. Check and replace if needed, the brake pads, battery, etc.

In short...focus on the things that make the bike trouble free, comfortable and safe to ride.
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