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im new to the kz. i just got my 1980 650 and am tryin to find some pod filters. the problem is that noone in my lovely LITTLE town can tell what size i need. can anyone provide me with alittle info?

Basically, you want to measure the outside diameter (OD) of the intake side of the carb and get a set that will fit over it.

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You'll find people will either be for or against pod filters. You can add me to the against side.

I found in everyday riding, I would have problems if it rained, as the outer two pods will get soaked. Then you'll be lucky if your bike will start. I ended up carrying a plastic bag with me to cover them up if rain was forecast.
Strong side winds would suck the life out of the engine. You'd get this blast of air, and the engine would bog down.

Most of the time my bike ran great, but after many years I switched back to the stock air bix with a K&N filter in it and have had no worries.

If your bike is going to be used just for an ocassional blast around town on nice days, pods may be ok for you.
If you plan on using her everyday, and you live in wet/windy conditions, I'd think twice.

I think you need 39mm's, check out Z1Enterprises, or ebay

I have a set of K&N filters off a 1980 KZ650 in the garage somewhere, but the chances of finding them right now are pretty much zero.

I figure two or three more weeks and I'll be able to work in there again