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  • El cheapo filter mod (my version)

    I got my hands on a set of the K&N knock off filters. I have seen posts about the rubber insert closing off the jet ports. I also found the filters fell off the rubber piece too easily when installed.

    Here is what I came up with. I bet you are all jealous of my stupendous phortagrafical skillz.

    Too a spare airbox and removed the tubes:



    I cut the tubes just aft of the retaining groove:



    Removed the rubber insert from the pod filters:



    Crammed the tube into the pod filter. It is a chore, but it will go. Much more snug than the rubber insert included with the filter.



    Noticable difference in power. Nothing earth shattering, but there is a boost. I also found a breather filter that looks similar to these at Oreilley's, for about $10. Not bad for less than $50
    Ich habe dich nicht gefragt.

  • #2
    That is a really good idea, I went to the garage and pulled out the old air box. I pulled the tubes out and noticed they looked like velocity stacks, I might just install them like that, just kidding! Here is another use for velocity stacks.
    http://www.myspace.com/i_give_you_power

    1980 XS11 Special - chopped, dropped and OCTY is still installed - NOW IT'S FOR SALE! $1,800 OBO


    Famous Myspace quote:

    "Don't mess with TEXAS! It's not nice to pick on retards."

    It's funny because I am from TEXAS!

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    • #3
      Now theres a mod I can handle. Good call Ivan.

      Montreux...you keep practicing. American Idol tryouts should be calling you soon!

      Dan
      Current Rides: '82 XJ w/Jardine 4-1's, GIVI flyscreen, '97 Triumph Trophy 1200
      Former Rides: '71 CB350, '78 400 Hawk, '75 CB550/4;
      while in Japan: '86 KLR250, '86 VT250Z, '86 XL600R, '82 CB450(Hawk II), '96 750 Nighthawk, '96 BMW F650

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      • #4
        Here is another use for velocity stacks.
        I was thinking of making some breast pumps out of them. SWMBO reminded me she is fixed and we won't have no more babies. I guess she doesn't get the point of experimental mods.
        Ich habe dich nicht gefragt.

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        • #5
          I'm done! I was going to get the XS K&N look-a-like, but that can wait now.
          http://www.myspace.com/i_give_you_power

          1980 XS11 Special - chopped, dropped and OCTY is still installed - NOW IT'S FOR SALE! $1,800 OBO


          Famous Myspace quote:

          "Don't mess with TEXAS! It's not nice to pick on retards."

          It's funny because I am from TEXAS!

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          • #6
            I had to adjust the idle down some to make up for the air increase.
            http://www.myspace.com/i_give_you_power

            1980 XS11 Special - chopped, dropped and OCTY is still installed - NOW IT'S FOR SALE! $1,800 OBO


            Famous Myspace quote:

            "Don't mess with TEXAS! It's not nice to pick on retards."

            It's funny because I am from TEXAS!

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            • #7
              filters

              i had just uni pods then i took the stacks out an old air box mounted the pods to the ends of the stacks much better than just the pods i also tried xs chops 1 oz
              of acetone to 5 gallons of gas works real good
              bill
              bill hane

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              • #8
                I just used your idea to do the same thing to my new cheap-o pods, and it worked like a charm.

                Thanks for the great idea!
                -Ryan

                Are you a dreamer?

                '81 XS1100H w/ Pods

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                • #9
                  Been getting some time on it. Top end leaned out. Had 110 jets, the local shop only had two 112.5s and two 117.5s. I put the bigger ones in the center cylinders, until I get some full sets. Bike is running better than ever before. Feels like it'll pull stumps in fifth gear.
                  Ich habe dich nicht gefragt.

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                  • #10
                    jetting

                    most tuners jet the middle 1 or2 steps richer

                    bill
                    bill hane

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